# Halden. vs Papilo

The clearest difference is update cadence: Papilo at every 2 days against Halden.'s every 3 weeks. Papilo also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Halden. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Papilo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Halden. ships an update every 3 weeks, Papilo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halden. | Papilo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halden/id6799817420/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 16 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SELWYN SLUIMER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799817422) | [origami Unlimited Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801442991) |

## What reviewers say

### Halden.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halden/id6799817420)

This private, offline application helps users transition to a zero-waste lifestyle. It provides a practical plan with gradual swaps, tracks savings, and offers local resources, all without requiring an account.

**Highlights:** Private and offline functionality, Gradual waste reduction swaps, Savings tracking, Local resource directory, No account required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halden Special Cost 01 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halden Special Cost 02 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Halden Special Cost 03 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Halden Special Cost 04 | $11.95 | one-time |
| Halden Standard Cost 06 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Halden Standard Cost 07 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Halden Special Cost 05 | $35.99 | one-time |
| Halden Standard Cost 09 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Halden Special Cost 06 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Halden Standard Cost 10 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Papilo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papilo/id6801442989)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Papilo Quick Value 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Papilo Quick Value 02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Papilo Quick Value 03 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Papilo Quick Value 04 | $4.95 | one-time |
| Papilo Quick Value 05 | $11.95 | one-time |
| Papilo Quick Value 06 | $35.99 | one-time |
| Papilo Main Value 09 | $44.99 | one-time |
| Papilo Main Value 10 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Papilo Quick Value 07 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Papilo Main Value 11 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Halden. free?

Halden. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Papilo free?

Papilo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Halden. or Papilo have ads?

Neither Halden. nor Papilo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Halden. or Papilo?

Halden. ships an update every 3 weeks, and Papilo every 2 days. Most recently, Halden. was updated on October 15, 2026 and Papilo on September 29, 2026.

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