The Refinery vs Pi.za
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Refinery
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The quickest way to check availability and request an appointment. See which appointments are free, receive availability alerts and ping off a quick request wherever you are. Key features: - See real-time last-minute availability - Receive alerts for new appointments - Instantly request appointments for all our services - Stay up to date with the latest special offers - Leave a testimonial - Share the app with friends via email, SMS or social media
Pi.za
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The new formula for connected living. With Pi, you’re always in control, whether it’s mobile or home, all in one place. Build mobile plans with up to 80GB of anytime data and up to 12-month expiry. Add voice, SMS, and even share extra data with friends. Use an airtime wallet for when you need more, and save up to 20% when you add more mobile or home lines. Connecting your home is just as easy. Plug and play with 5G speeds, enjoy flexible home internet plans, and even take your connection with you when life moves. No contracts, no credit checks. Just join in minutes, all online. Plus, Pi protects you with biometric security and lets you manage everything from the Pi app or website. Ts&Cs apply.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pi.za at every 9 days against The Refinery's every 19 months. The Refinery's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Refinery ships an update every 19 months, Pi.za every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Refinery | Pi.za |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | gappt. | MTN South Africa (Pty) LTD |
In-app purchases
The Refinery
No in-app purchases
Pi.za
No in-app purchases
