Comparison

Refill Return vs Local Compass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Refill Return

Discover and manage refill stations for reusable containers, coffee cups, and water bottles. This app promotes a circular economy by making reuse convenient and accessible, with a vast network of over 300,000 locations worldwide.

Highlights
  • Find refill stations
  • Add new stations
  • Edit station information
  • Supports reusable cups
  • Supports refillable bottles
  • Supports returnable grocery containers
Features
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The Refill Return app puts the power in your hands to help create a world that refills and returns, where reuse is second nature. Whether it's borrowing a coffee cup, refilling your water bottle or getting your groceries in returnable containers, the Refill Return app has you covered. Add, edit and find Refill Return Stations - there are already over 300,000 to choose from.

About

Local Compass

Navigate the Cotswolds with app-guided audio tours. Experience the region's charm, history, and hidden gems through automatic narration as you drive. Explore at your own pace with offline maps and insider tips.

Highlights
  • GPS-powered audio narration
  • Automatic audio playback
  • Offline maps
  • Curated tour itineraries
  • Insider travel tips
  • Local history and stories
  • Explore at your own pace
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Good day fellow explorers and welcome to Local Compass: Your Cotswolds GPS Audio Tour Guide! With a selection of tours covering this picturesque region of the UK, each of our GPS-powered tours has been curated to give you the quintessential Cotswolds experience. Say hello to your personal tour guide, who will communicate with you in the distinctive regional accent via audio narration delivered automatically at set points along the route. Let Local Compass take you on a journey beyond the ordinary, as your local guide helps you navigate through the charming villages, rolling hills and breath-taking landscapes that the Cotswolds is famous for. HOW A GPS AUDIO TOUR WORKS Simply let Local Compass do the work! Our innovative app uses GPS technology to seamlessly play audio narration as you drive. Our audio tours not only provide directions to must-see stops but also share captivating stories about the places you’re exploring, insider travel tips, and local history. It's like having a knowledgeable friend taking you on an adventure! TOUR ON YOUR TERMS Simplify your travel plans and maximise your road trip experience with a Local Compass GPS audio tour! With our innovative mobile app, you'll enjoy the expertise of a seasoned Cotswolds tour guide while retaining the freedom to explore the region at your own pace. We've planned the itinerary, handpicked the must-see stops, and curated plenty of engaging stories. However, with Local Compass, what you see and do is entirely up to you; simply stop and enjoy the places that interest you and skip the ones that don’t. AUDIO TOUR GUIDE + OFFLINE MAP So, what exactly is a GPS audio tour? Imagine combining an expert local tour guide, a directory of the best local vendors and powerful GPS technology tool into one intelligent, innovative and intuitive mobile app - that's Local Compass! Our app will provide directions to the best locations while sharing intriguing stories, local insights and essential travel tips along the way. Plus, with built-in offline mapping, Local Compass remains fully functional even when you're completely off the grid with no data connection. THE NEWEST AND BEST WAY TO TOUR THE COTSWOLDS Experience the all-new Cotswolds GPS audio Tour. Whether you're spending a day or more exploring the Cotswolds region, Local Compass GPS audio tours will have your itinerary covered. With starting points in various locations across the UK, simply purchase a tour and begin exploring. Our local guide will provide you with detailed history lessons as you journey through the Cotswolds. Don't embark on your Cotswolds adventure without Local Compass's Cotswolds GPS audio Tour! COTSWOLDS AUDIO TOUR GUIDE Local Compass offers the top-rated travel app for the Cotswolds region. Stay one step ahead of your Cotswolds adventure with tours covering iconic spots like Bath, Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway, Lower Slaughter, Stow-on-the-Wold, and many more charming towns and villages. EXPLORE THE COTSWOLDS WITH LOCAL COMPASS Discover the beauty of the Cotswolds with confidence using Local Compass, the only audio tour app available in the region. Explore the timeless charm of the Cotswolds with our GPS audio Tours, covering everything from quaint villages to scenic countryside routes. KEY FEATURES - Commentary autoplays as you drive, based on your location and direction - Works offline with GPS, no data connection required whilst touring - Play your own music in the background - Listen to commentary before and after you travel Please note, This app makes use of GPS to show you places of interest close to your current location. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Refill Return4 screens
Local Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Local Compass at 91% against Refill Return's 17%. Local Compass also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and ads (none vs shown). Refill Return's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Local Compass sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Refill Return asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Local Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Refill Return's written reviews are positive against 91% of Local Compass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refill Return ships an update every 4 weeks, Local Compass every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Refill Return versus Local Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefill ReturnLocal Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (15 ratings)4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.5% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB149 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCity to Sea CICLocal Compass Ltd

Customer experience

Refill Return

All ratings15 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive16.5%
Neutral8.7%
Negative74.8%

Local Compass

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

None

Refill Return

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Local Compass

One-time7
  • Bibury Walking Tour$7.99
  • Cotswold Photo Tour$9.99
  • The Cotswolds with Kids$14.99
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  • Date Day in the Cotswolds$14.99
  • Autumn Leaves$14.99
  • The Fairytale Christmas Tour$14.99
  • Quintessential Cotswolds$19.99

Questions

Is Refill Return free?
Refill Return is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Local Compass free?
Local Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Refill Return or Local Compass?
Local Compass is rated higher. Refill Return averages 2.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Local Compass averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.
Do Refill Return or Local Compass have ads?
Refill Return shows ads; Local Compass does not.
Which is updated more often, Refill Return or Local Compass?
Refill Return ships an update every 4 weeks, and Local Compass every 2 months. Most recently, Refill Return was updated on November 2, 2026 and Local Compass on October 30, 2026.

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