Dis vs Thrifta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dis
This app offers on-demand 60-minute delivery for medications and health products. Manage prescriptions, set medication reminders, create personalized shopping lists, and access a virtual benefits card to earn and redeem rewards. It also provides access to health products and special bonus card offers.
- On-demand 60-minute delivery
- Submit prescription requests
- Medication reminders
- Personalized shopping lists
- Virtual benefits card
- Earn and redeem rewards
- Message center for alerts
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Here are some of the features you can enjoy while using the new Dis-Chem app: Dis-Chem DeliverD Introducing Dis-Chem DeliverD, Dis-Chem’s trial On Demand 60 minute delivery service only available on the Dis-Chem app! Message Centre All your push notifications and accouncements are shown in the new message centre, giving you access to alerts whenever you need them. Submit a Script It’s now even easier to get your medication and repeat prescriptions with the all new delivery option. Set Reminders You can set reminders for yourself or your family members within the app to ensure that you (and your family members) never miss a dose of your medication. Create shopping lists Keep all your Dis-Chem to-buys listed conveniently in the Dis-Chem app to make shopping even easier. Create shopping lists you can personalise, save and share. Dis-Chem Health We’ve partnered with Kaelo and Centriq Insurance to deliver health products that meet the needs of many South Africans, giving them peace of mind knowing their day-to-day health is in good hands. Virtual Dis-Chem Benefits Card We’ve digitized your Dis-Chem Benefits Card for you so that you always have it when you need it. With your virtual card you can earn points every time you purchase in-store, view points (and their rand value) and even give back to the community by donating your Dis-Chem points to the Dis-Chem Foundation. Bonus Cards An added benefit is our virtual bonus card which lets you earn rewards for purchasing the products you love. Our app features a sticker book that will be virtually stamped every time you purchase a promotional product from one of our Dis-Chem stores. Once you’ve earned enough stickers you can choose your FREE gift from the list of our bonus products in-store. The Dis-Chem app is free and available for anyone to use. Whether you’ve been a customer for a short while or a lifetime, you can enjoy the convenience of having your favourite pharmacy at your fingertips.
Thrifta
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Thrifta is Zimbabwe’s clean, secure, and easy-to-use marketplace app designed to help you buy and sell new or used items — fast. Whether you're decluttering, starting a side hustle, or searching for a great deal, Thrifta makes it simple. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dis at none against Thrifta's 3. Dis also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.6). Thrifta's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Thrifta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Dis asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dis ships an update every 2 weeks, Thrifta every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dis | Thrifta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 2.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dis-Chem Pharmacies | Bryce Billing |
In-app purchases
Dis
No in-app purchases
Thrifta
- Thrifta Plus$1.991 Month
- Thrifta Pro$3.991 Month
- Thrifta Premium$17.991 Month









