Checkers Sixty60 vs REFINERY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Checkers Sixty60
Get groceries and a wide range of other items delivered to your door within 60 minutes. Shop from your favorite stores with ease and enjoy the same in-store prices and deals.
- 60-minute delivery
- Groceries and general items
- Same in-store prices
- Xtra Savings deals
- Shoprite integration
- Unlimited free deliveries (subscription)
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Sixty60 is South Africa’s #1 delivery service with over 5-million app downloads. GROCERIES & SO MUCH MORE! Sixty60’s your one-stop-shop for daily Checkers & Shoprite groceries and bigger stuff from Checkers Hyper – like TVs, braais, camping gear, pool cleaners, prams and more. THE EASIEST WAY TO SHOP! Make everyday shopping effortless with our easy-to-use app that allows you to shop in as little as 60 seconds, whenever you want, from wherever you are. THE FASTEST WAY TO GET IT! Whether it’s your daily groceries delivered in 60 minutes or bigger stuff from Checkers Hyper delivered on the same day within a 60-minute time slot... No one will get it to you faster than us. OUR FAMOUSLY LOW PRICES! With Sixty60 you get the exact same prices and Xtra Savings deals you’d find in-store, delivered. ENJOY UNLIMITED FREE DELIVERIES WITH XTRA SAVINGS PLUS! Sign up for Xtra Savings Plus for just R99 per month for unlimited free deliveries. You’ll also get double the personalised deals plus 10% off one in-store shop per month. SHOPRITE SIXTY60 IS HERE! Use the Checkers Sixty60 app to get Shoprite groceries delivered fast! Available in selected areas of SA. We accept payment via CVV-enabled Visa and Mastercard cards. We now also accept CVV-enabled RCS cards as an added payment method. NEED HELP? Contact our Help Centre on 0800 00 6060. Our team’s available from 8am to 8pm daily. For more info visit www.checkers.co.za.
REFINERY
Discover the latest fashion trends and styles tailored to your preferences. This app offers a seamless shopping experience with secure transactions and curated collections. Elevate your wardrobe with ease and join a community of fashion enthusiasts.
- Personalized trend discovery
- Seamless shopping interface
- Secure Shopify Payments
- Curated fashion collections
- Community of fashion enthusiasts
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Welcome to Refinery, where your shopping experience is elevated to new heights! Discover the latest trends and styles tailored just for you. With our seamless interface, finding the perfect outfit has never been easier. Enjoy secure transactions powered by Shopify Payments, ensuring your personal information is safe while you shop. Browse our curated collections and indulge in a world of fashion that's just a click away. Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or looking for everyday essentials, Refinery has you covered. Join our community of fashion enthusiasts and transform your wardrobe today. You've never looked better!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: REFINERY at 5.0 against Checkers Sixty60's 3.1. REFINERY also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Checkers Sixty60's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (397 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
REFINERY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Checkers Sixty60 has 397 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Checkers Sixty60 ships an update every 2 weeks, REFINERY every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Checkers Sixty60 | REFINERY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (397 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 397 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 144 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shoprite Checkers (PTY) LTD | Minh Nguyen Hoang |
Customer experience
Checkers Sixty60
REFINERY
Bugs and requests
Checkers Sixty60
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes and login issues
- Cart not saving when leaving the app
- Delivery time estimates not accurate
- Inability to contact drivers during delivery
- Payment processing failures
Requested features
5 requests- Allow international phone numbers for registration
- Improve search functionality and product filtering
- Provide more delivery time slot options
- Enable tipping for delivery drivers
- Integrate Xtra Savings card discounts
REFINERY
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Checkers Sixty60
No in-app purchases
REFINERY
No in-app purchases
Questions
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