ShadeLog vs Nail Vault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShadeLog
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Ever stood in a store unable to remember the exact shade you bought last time? ShadeLog is your personal makeup shade library — so you always know what you have and what works. Scan a product's barcode to log it in seconds, add the shade, and file it into a collection. ShadeLog approximates the shade color so your library is easy to scan at a glance, and you can fine-tune or set the exact color yourself. WHY SHADELOG • Never buy the wrong duplicate again • Remember the exact shade name across every brand • See your whole makeup collection in one place FEATURES • Barcode scanner — log a product instantly (with manual entry as a fallback) • Shade color for every entry — auto-approximated, or pick/customize it yourself (skin-tone swatches, a full color wheel, and a lighten/darken control) • Collections — organize into Everyday, Occasional, Influenced, and Archive • Ratings — rate your shades 1–5 stars • Insights — see your collection at a glance: top brands, repurchase rate, average price by category, and more • Your library, everywhere — securely synced to your account PRIVACY FIRST • No ads. No third-party tracking. • Export your data anytime, and delete your account and personal data permanently from Settings. ShadeLog is built for anyone who loves trying new makeup and is tired of forgetting which shade was the one.
Nail Vault
Organize your nail polish collection with photos and descriptions. Quickly find shades, plan manicures, and avoid buying duplicates. Manage your stash or professional collection visually.
- Catalog nail polish with photos
- Search and filter collection
- Create curated boards for looks
- Mark favorite shades
- Maintain a wishlist
- Plan manicures visually
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Nail Vault is the beautiful way to keep your entire nail polish collection in your pocket. Snap a photo of every shade you own, find what you're looking for in seconds, and never buy a duplicate again. Whether you're a polish lover with a growing stash or a nail tech managing a full color wall, Nail Vault turns a messy drawer of bottles into a gorgeous, searchable collection you'll actually enjoy using. SNAP IT, SAVE IT • Add any polish with just a photo and a quick caption — no fussy forms • Every card picks up the true color from your photo, so your vault looks like your real collection • Mark the shades you love so your go-to colors are always one tap away • Keep a Wishlist of polishes you're still hunting for BROWSE A COLLECTION THAT FEELS ALIVE • Flip through your vault in a clean, visual grid • Swipe through full-screen looks, one shade at a time • Search your captions to find any polish in an instant • Filter by Loved, Has Photo, or Wishlist — or explore by season BUILD BOARDS FOR EVERY LOOK • Group polishes into curated boards — seasonal palettes, wedding looks, everyday neutrals, bold classics • Plan your next manicure before you ever open a bottle SHOW YOUR NAIL TECH EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT • Open any look full-screen to show the salon precisely the shade you mean FREE TO START Save up to 50 polishes and 3 boards completely free. UPGRADE TO PRO • Unlimited polishes and unlimited boards • Share a Look — export any shade or board as a beautiful card • Appointment Mode — present a swipeable deck of looks to your nail tech • Find Similar — surface the closest shades already in your vault, so you'll know if you have a dupe • Custom board covers and pinned boards • Multi-select to bulk-organize in one tap Download Nail Vault and give your polish the home it deserves. Privacy Policy: https://www.viltrumapps.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.viltrumapps.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShadeLog at none against Nail Vault's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Nail Vault sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. ShadeLog asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ShadeLog | Nail Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | peter getchius | Viltrum Apps LLC |
In-app purchases
ShadeLog
No in-app purchases
Nail Vault
- Nail Vault Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month









