Comparison

MILKRUN vs Mean Pies

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

Head to head
About

MILKRUN

Get groceries and drinks delivered to your door in minutes. Shop a wide range of products, including fresh produce, household essentials, and beverages. Enjoy fast delivery and special offers.

Highlights
  • Groceries delivered in minutes
  • Shop 10,000+ groceries
  • Shop 2,000+ drinks (AU only)
  • Thousands of weekly specials
  • No service fees
  • Collect Everyday Rewards points
Features
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Get Woolies to your door in minutes with MILKRUN! Plus, FREE delivery on your first 3 orders. MILKRUN delivers groceries, and so much more to your door faster than you can say “where are my car keys? I swear I left them by the door.” And for all of you Aussies who haven’t yet heard the news… MILKRUN is now the new home of Jimmy Brings! That means you can shop over 2,000 drinks and 10,000+ grocery items on the one (very blue) app; delivered in minutes. Mind. Blown. So, why MILKRUN? • Get Woolies delivered super fast • Shop 10,000+ groceries and 2,000 drinks all on one app • Thousands of weekly specials • No service fees • First 3 deliveries are free • Average delivery time of a cool 39.59913 minutes • All your Woolworths faves, plus the fresher fruit and veg • Collect Everyday Rewards points on every order We’re now delivering MILKRUN magic in Australia and New Zealand to more suburbs than ever before. We’re talking 3,000+ of them across Australia including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Newcastle (to just name a few). Plus, we’re in more New Zealand areas than ever, delivering to suburbs in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, and Queenstown with wayyy more to come. Our app is ridiculously easy to use. It’s actually almost too easy. Browse weekly specials, shop your favourite drinks, discover new items, and add them to your cart with a few quick taps. Then, our awesome pickers and packers, pick and pack it, before handing it off to our delivery partner who’ll deliver it in minutes. When we say ‘a 10,000 strong range of grocery items’, what do we mean? It means that you can get everything from bananas to nappies to birthday candles to cleaning products. We also deliver flowers, sushi, roast chicken, and alcohol. Basically you’ll find everything you need and a bunch of stuff you probably don’t MILKRUN makes convenience more convenient. To get started, just install the app, add your deets and you’re ready to start your new I’ve-got-all-the-time-in-the-world-because-MILKRUN- delivers-my-groceries-in-minutes life. *Select locations only. Min. Spend and charges apply. A small order fee may apply. Delivery may be delayed due to traffic or other unforeseen circumstances. Visit milkrun.com for T&Cs and to check availability in your area.

About

Mean Pies

Discover and share reviews of pies from local establishments. Find highly-rated pies near you with location-based discovery and rich media sharing. Engage with a community of pie enthusiasts and build your reputation as a pie critic.

Highlights
  • Real-time pie reviews
  • Location-based discovery
  • Rich media sharing
  • Interactive community
  • Push notifications
  • User profiles
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Mean Pies - Your Ultimate Pie Review Community Discover and share the best (and worst) pies in your area with Mean Pies, the dedicated social platform for pie enthusiasts! Whether you're a casual pie eater or a serious connoisseur, Mean Pies helps you make informed decisions about your next pie purchase. KEY FEATURES: • Real-time Pie Reviews: Share your honest opinions about pies from local bakeries, cafes, and shops • Location-Based Discovery: Find pie reviews near you with our integrated location services • Rich Media Sharing: Upload photos or videos of your pie experiences • Interactive Community: Comment on reviews, engage with other pie lovers • Push Notifications: Stay updated with instant notifications about new reviews and comments • User Profiles: Build your reputation as a trusted pie critic • Moderation System: Ensures high-quality, reliable content WHAT MAKES MEAN PIES SPECIAL: • New Zealand made, owned and operated. • Proper pies that Kiwi's know and love. • Focused solely on pie reviews - no other food noise • Real-time location-based recommendations • Active community of pie enthusiasts • Clean, modern dark-mode interface • Smooth user experience • Regular updates and new features Whether you're hunting for the perfect pie for lunch, or want to warn others about a disappointing pastry experience, Mean Pies is your go-to app for all things pie-related. Join our growing community of pie lovers today and never eat a disappointing pie again! Download Mean Pies now because life is too short to eat a bad pie. Terms of Use (EULA): https://meanpies.co.nz/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://meanpies.co.nz/privacy/

Screenshots

MILKRUN4 screens
Mean Pies4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MILKRUN at none against Mean Pies's 4. Mean Pies's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price 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. Mean Pies sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MILKRUN asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MILKRUN ships an update every 3 weeks, Mean Pies every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MILKRUN versus Mean Pies: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMILKRUNMean Pies
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB57 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWoolworths Group LimitedMatthew Carkeek

Customer experience

MILKRUN

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews573 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative29.7%

Mean Pies

Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%

Bugs and requests

MILKRUN

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Delivery address issues
  • Rewards points not credited

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to choose substitutions
  • Expand product selection
  • Improve delivery tracking
  • Add more customer support channels

Mean Pies

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MILKRUN

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Mean Pies

Subscriptions2
  • Pieness Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pieness Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • 2,000 Pastry Points$5.99
  • 10,000 Pastry Points$9.99

Questions

Is MILKRUN free?
MILKRUN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mean Pies free?
Mean Pies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MILKRUN or Mean Pies have ads?
MILKRUN shows ads; Mean Pies does not.
Which is updated more often, MILKRUN or Mean Pies?
MILKRUN ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mean Pies every 6 days. Most recently, MILKRUN was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mean Pies on October 19, 2026.

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