MyNetstar vs Pi.za
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyNetstar
This app provides real-time telematics and stolen vehicle recovery solutions. It allows users to track vehicles, review trip history, generate reports, and set up custom alerts for safety and driver behavior. Users can also manage accounts, vehicle details, and share access securely.
- Real-time vehicle tracking on interactive map
- Trip categorization and replay with export
- SARS-compliant logbook generation
- Customizable safety and driver behavior alerts
- Secure vehicle access sharing
- Account and vehicle details management
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Netstar provides industry-leading telematics and Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) solutions, which come in various price points. MyNetstar is the digital engagement platform that connects you to those solutions in real-time and empowers you to manage your accounts and your fleet, and access important documents on demand. And provides a mechanism to contact Netstar should you require assistance. Features: 1) Vehicle Tracking - Easily track your vehicles on an interactive map. - See vehicle status information such as location, battery voltage, dynamic events, and so much more. 2) Trip Replay - Categorize your trips as Business or Personal. - Powerful trip filters to quickly find the trips you are looking for. - Generate trip replays on an interactive where you can see events and alerts. - Export trip reports. 3) SARS Logbook - Generate a SARS-compliant logbook. 4) Alerts - Set up a variety of alerts which include Safety (impacts and ignition on) and Driver Behavior (speeding, harsh braking, acceleration, cornering, and rapid lane change). - Get real-time push notifications that detail date and time, alert type, location, and vehicle. - Set up geo-zones around areas of interest and get alerts when entering or exiting those areas. 5) Share Vehicle - Securely and easily share access to selected vehicles without needing to share your login credentials. - If you are a Consumer, you can share vehicles with loved ones. - If you are a Business Owner, you can share access with drivers. 6) Manage account - Ability to manage and update personal and financial details. - Able to download your latest statement and invoice. 7) Manage Vehicle - Update odometer. - Update vehicle and driver details. - Download your fitment certificate and latest test certificate.
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
MyNetstar and Pi.za are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
MyNetstar ships an update fortnightly, Pi.za every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyNetstar | Pi.za |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (68 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 68 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NETSTAR (PTY) LTD | MTN South Africa (Pty) LTD |
In-app purchases
MyNetstar
No in-app purchases
Pi.za
No in-app purchases









