Comparison

Tri vs Simonson

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

Head to head
About

Tri

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Our mobile app provides a faster way to access our unique deals and view location information on where to redeem these discounts! In addition, you will also be able to join our vigorous loyalty program right from your phone. It's the easiest and most beneficial way to take full advantage of all of your special offerings!

About

Simonson

Access unique deals and join a loyalty program directly from your phone. This app offers a convenient and rewarding way to take advantage of special offerings.

Highlights
  • Access unique deals
  • Join loyalty program
  • Mobile access
  • Special offerings
Read full description

Our mobile app provides a faster way to access our unique deals. In addition, you will also be able to join our vigorous loyalty program right from your phone. It's the easiest and most beneficial way to take full advantage of all of your special offerings!

Screenshots

Tri4 screens
Simonson4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tri at none against Simonson's shown. Simonson's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, 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

Tri ships an update every 4 months, Simonson every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tri versus Simonson: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTriSimonson
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.8 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size304 MB304 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTri-Energy CooperativeSimonson Station Stores, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Tri

No in-app purchases

None

Simonson

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tri free?
Tri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simonson free?
Simonson is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tri or Simonson have ads?
Simonson shows ads; Tri does not.
Which is updated more often, Tri or Simonson?
Tri ships an update every 4 months, and Simonson every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tri was updated on October 27, 2026 and Simonson on November 4, 2026.

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