Comparison

Auto & General vs Pineapple

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

Head to head
About

Auto & General

Manage your insurance policies and access emergency assistance 24/7. Features include biometric login, an automatic crash detector that alerts emergency services, and easy access to policy documents and details.

Highlights
  • Biometric login (face/fingerprint)
  • In-app crash detector (AutoSOS)
  • Emergency medical and roadside assistance
  • Policy document viewing and downloading
  • 24/7 availability
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Decades of our A&G Difference is now in the palm of your hand. From efficient emergency assistance to general policy management, our app is wherever you are, 24/7/365. Your info is safe with us Our security features are as unique as you are. That’s why we’ve enabled biometric technology that uses your face or fingerprint to open the app. Your in-app crash detector We can’t predict when you’ll have a vehicle accident, but we’ll be there to help you through it. Our intuitive in-app crash detector, AutoSOS, detects severe accidents and sends immediate emergency help to you wherever you are. Help is always a tap away We’re never not there whenever you need reliable emergency medical or roadside assistance. We’ll send help to your exact location when you need it most. Your policy documents and details We’ve made viewing your policy details and downloading important documents easy. All the info you need, conveniently at your fingertips.

About

Pineapple

Insure your car, electronics, jewelry, and more with instant, fair, and rewarding coverage. Features include free crash detection, roadside assistance, and rewards for completing challenges. Earn money back based on claims made by the community.

Highlights
  • Instant insurance for vehicles and personal items
  • Free automatic crash detection
  • 24H emergency roadside assistance
  • Rewards program with vouchers
  • Community-driven claims payout
  • Video car self-inspection
Features
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AIM. SNAP. INSURE. You name it, we insure it and FAST - Whether it’s your 4x4, 2x4, Bakkie or Hatch, we’ve got you! Oh, and... phones, laptops, cameras, drones, headphones, gaming consoles, bicycles, jewellery and MORE! Pineapple is instant, fair and rewarding. Our app is powered by tech, driven by the community and backed by OMART Insure Limited, a member of the Old Mutual Group, one of the most established and trusted financial services companies in the game. *NEW* - Free automatic crash-detection feature in-app for all SA app users, whether you insure with us or not. _______________ PINEAPPLE ON YOUR CAR 100% covered for theft, hail, fire, accidental damage, damage to others and fire Free 24H Emergency roadside assistance at the tap of a button Free 24H Dead-battery and No-Fuel assistance Trauma Counseling Video car self-inspection, in-app Get your policy schedule and confirmation of cover in seconds 30% of your premium back for driving under 300kms P/M Premiums starting from R380.00 P/M _______________ PINEAPPLE ON YOUR STUFF 100% covered for theft, fire, water, impact, accidental loss and power surges Phones, Laptops & Tablets from R20.00 P/M Camera & Gaming Gear from R11.00 P/M Bicycles & Sporting Equipment from R14.00 P/M Drones & Smart Wearables from R20.00 P/M Jewellery & Watches from R5.00 P/M Music Instruments & Equipment from R10.00 P/M Home Electronics & Furniture from R11.00 P/M _______________ REWARDS Uber, Netflix, Takealot, Superbalist and MORE Complete in-app challenges for points! Points redeemable for vouchers _______________ 12-MONTH-BONUS-PAYOUT How it works: All premium paid goes into a communal pot The money in the pot is used to pay claims Little to no claims = leftover money Leftover money = CHA-CHING money BACK, in points Bonus Payout tracking in-app COMING SOON! _______________ LIVE COMMUNITY FEED FEATURE See how many people your premium has helped See what the community is insuring See what the community has claimed for Engage and interact with fun community facts & stats _______________ AUTO CRASH DETECT FEATURE SA’s first FREE, in-app car crash detection feature for policyholders AND non-policyholders No car installations needed, just the Pineapple app: Sign-up in-app Select your emergency contacts In an accident? Your emergency contacts WILL be alerted _______________ CHECK US OUT HERE facebook.com/pineapple instagram.com/pineapple_sa twitter.com/Pineapple_SA https://www.pineapple.co.za/ Pineapple (FSP 48650) is underwritten by Old Mutual Alternative Risk Transfer Insure Limited, a licensed Non-Life Insurer and authorised FSP. Premium is risk profile dependent. T&C’s apply.

Screenshots

Auto & General4 screens
Pineapple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Auto & General at none against Pineapple's shown. Auto & General also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Pineapple's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Auto & General against 5.0 for Pineapple. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Auto & General's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pineapple's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auto & General ships an update every 6 weeks, Pineapple every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Auto & General versus Pineapple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuto & GeneralPineapple
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAuto & GeneralPineapple Tech (PTY) Ltd

Customer experience

Auto & General

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%

Pineapple

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Auto & General

No in-app purchases

None

Pineapple

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Auto & General free?
Auto & General is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pineapple free?
Pineapple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Auto & General or Pineapple?
Pineapple is rated higher. Auto & General averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Pineapple averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Auto & General or Pineapple have ads?
Pineapple shows ads; Auto & General does not.
Which is updated more often, Auto & General or Pineapple?
Auto & General ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pineapple every 2 weeks. Most recently, Auto & General was updated on September 20, 2026 and Pineapple on September 19, 2026.

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