Comparison

Imagined Earth vs ResiFind

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

Head to head
About

Imagined Earth

Turn your recycling into rewards! Earn money, coupons, and loyalty points by recycling at partner machines. Track your transactions, discover nearby recycling locations, and learn about product packaging.

Highlights
  • Earn money and rewards for recycling
  • Transfer earnings to loyalty partners
  • Find nearby recycling locations
  • Scan barcodes to learn about packaging
  • Track recycling transaction history
  • Digital rewards for a paperless experience
Features
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YOUR PERSONAL RECYCLING COMPANION Register a new Imagined Earth Profile and start recycling! Enter your cell phone number at your nearest Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) when you recycle and start your journey toward a better world. Download the app and create your Imagined Earth profile. Your profile allows you to earn money, coupons, link to selected loyalty partners and get rewarded. Access a full history of your transactions and track your recycling. You can also transfer money earned from your recycling to selected loyalty partners. Use the app to identify and learn about product packaging and share in community successes with partner visibility. LOYALTY PARTNERS Recycle and earn. Transfer your money earned from recycling to our selected loyalty partners. Purchase shares on the JSE, New York Stock Exchange and more through EasyEquities, transfer your funds into you Shell V+ loyalty card and enjoy the additional benefits of being a member or transfer your funds into your Spar’s Loyalty Card to use on your next shop. COUPONS Our Circular Coupon drives sustainability and rewards you with a future purchase with selected brands and retailers. DISCOVER YOUR CLOSEST LOCATION Use the map feature to find your nearest recycling point. Check opening hours, RVM type, accepted materials for recycling and location specific information and notices.   EDUCATE YOURSELF AROUND PACKAGING Scan the barcode on a product to see what material the product is made of, whether it is recyclable, where you can recycle it, who the product was manufactured by and its recent recovery stats GO PAPERLESS WITH YOUR RECYCLING Rewards are administered digitally for a truly paperless recycling experience.    GET FULL CONTROL OF YOUR TRANSACTIONS Check your recycling history and view the status of all your transactions.  WHERE IS OUR APP AVAILABLE Imagined Earth is located and offers its services in South Africa. We required you to operate off a South African cell phone number to complete the sign up process.

About

ResiFind

Features
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ResiFind is the student accommodation app built for South African university students. Search, apply, and manage your student housing — all in one place. FIND ACCOMMODATION NEAR YOUR CAMPUS Browse verified student properties close to any South African university or college. Filter by price, property type, distance to campus, gender preference, and amenities like WiFi, laundry, backup power, and security. View results as a list or on an interactive map to see exactly what's near you. APPLY IN MINUTES Found the right place? Submit your rental application directly through ResiFind. Upload supporting documents, track your application status in real time, and get notified the moment a decision is made — no printing, no emails, no back-and-forth. SIGN YOUR LEASE DIGITALLY When your application is approved, review and sign your lease agreement inside the app. Your lease documents are stored securely and accessible anytime from your profile. CHAT WITH LANDLORDS DIRECTLY Message property managers and landlords through ResiFind's built-in chat. All conversations are in one place with push notifications so you never miss an important update. PERSONAL SAFETY — SOS ALERTS Students with an active lease have access to ResiFind's SOS safety feature. In an emergency, hold the SOS button for 3 seconds to instantly send your live GPS location to your emergency contacts. Quick-dial buttons for SA Police (10111) and Ambulance (10177) are always one tap away. STAY ORGANISED • Track all your applications and lease status in one tab • Save and compare properties with bookmarks • Build a student profile with your university and housing preferences • Get real-time push notifications for messages, applications, and lease activity BUILT FOR SOUTH AFRICA ResiFind is designed specifically for the South African student accommodation market — from Cape Town and Johannesburg to Pretoria, Durban, and beyond. Whether you need a private room, shared apartment, house, or formal residence, ResiFind has options near your campus. Download ResiFind and find your next home.

Screenshots

Imagined Earth4 screens
ResiFind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ResiFind at every 4 days against Imagined Earth's every 3 months. Imagined Earth's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Imagined Earth ships an update every 3 months, ResiFind every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Imagined Earth versus ResiFind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImagined EarthResiFind
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB58 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperImagined Earth (Pty) LtdAdvannoSmart Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Imagined Earth

No in-app purchases

None

ResiFind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Imagined Earth free?
Imagined Earth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ResiFind free?
ResiFind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Imagined Earth or ResiFind have ads?
Neither Imagined Earth nor ResiFind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Imagined Earth or ResiFind?
Imagined Earth ships an update every 3 months, and ResiFind every 4 days. Most recently, Imagined Earth was updated on November 3, 2026 and ResiFind on November 9, 2026.

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