Comparison

Refoss vs SOS Mallorca

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

Head to head
About

Refoss

Control and manage your home automation devices remotely. Schedule device operations, monitor their status, and integrate with voice assistants for hands-free control. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your electronics are managed efficiently.

Highlights
  • Remote on/off control
  • Automated work plans
  • Voice assistant integration
  • Device status monitoring
  • Manage smart plugs
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Refoss mainly focuses on home automation gadgets. Currently, there are products such as smart plug on the market. Customers can plug the device on it and easily manage the following functions through the Refoss app: 1. Turn on/off electronic devices anytime, anywhere through the Refoss app. 2. Create an on/off work plan to let the equipment work automatically according to the plan. 3. Link your Refoss smart devices to voice assistant, you can easily control the device with your voice. 4. View the on/off status of connected devices from anywhere for peace of mind.

About

SOS Mallorca

Features
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Broken pipe on a Sunday? Locked out at midnight? AC dead in August? SOS Mallorca connects you with vetted local professionals for everything your house in Mallorca needs — fast, reliable and in your language. Just open the app, describe the problem in English or German, pay a transparent travel fee, and we send the right pro. WHAT WE FIX - Water & Plumbing — leaks, burst pipes, blocked drains, water heaters, pumps - Electrical — outages, sockets, breakers, fixtures - Climate & HVAC — AC repair, heating, ventilation - Locksmith & Security — lockouts, lock changes, safes, alarms - Pest Control — processionary caterpillars, termites, rodents, wasps - Pool & Garden — pumps, filters, cleaning, maintenance - Cleaning — regular and post-construction - Painting & Walls - Construction & Renovation - Handyman — small repairs and assemblies - Carpentry & Metalwork - Moving & Transport 12 service categories. Emergency categories are available 24/7. HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a category — Emergency or Project 2. Describe your problem to our AI assistant, add photos 3. Confirm your address and a time slot 4. Pay the travel fee — secure card, Apple Pay or Google Pay 5. Our team coordinates the job. The pro contacts you directly. You only pay the travel fee through the app. The price of the actual work is agreed directly with the professional and the travel fee is later deducted from the total. WHY SOS MALLORCA - English & German throughout — app, chat, professionals - Vetted pros across the whole island, from Pollença to Cala d'Or - 24/7 emergency service — leaks, blackouts, lockouts, pests - Transparent flat-rate travel fee, no surprises - Secure payments by Stripe (cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay) - Photo and location sharing built in — the pro knows what to bring - Push notifications when your pro is assigned and on the way TRAVEL FEE (flat, island-wide) - Mon–Fri: €75 - Saturday: €97.50 - Sunday: €112.50 - Public holiday: €135 The travel fee covers the trip out to you and is then deducted from the total cost of the service. WHO IT'S FOR Built for foreign homeowners with property in Mallorca who want a reliable single point of contact for home services — without language barriers, opaque pricing or endless WhatsApp groups. Whether you live here year-round or fly in for the summer, SOS Mallorca is the fastest way to get your house back in order. SUPPORT Email: info@sosmallorca.com Web: https://sosmallorca.com We answer in English or German.

Screenshots

Refoss4 screens
SOS Mallorca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SOS Mallorca at every 3 weeks against Refoss's every 5 weeks. Refoss'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

Refoss ships an update every 5 weeks, SOS Mallorca every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Refoss versus SOS Mallorca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefossSOS Mallorca
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (142 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings142 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLEXBEE HK LIMITEDMartin Acuna Lledo

Bugs and requests

Refoss

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App frequently loses login credentials
  • Incorrect door status reporting
  • Failure to connect and control devices
  • Outdated app version not allowing new features

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to set different electricity rates based on time of day and day of week
  • More detailed energy consumption data (hourly/minute-level)
  • Apple Watch app
  • CarPlay integration
  • Ability to pause/stop door operation mid-cycle

SOS Mallorca

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Refoss

No in-app purchases

None

SOS Mallorca

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Refoss free?
Refoss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SOS Mallorca free?
SOS Mallorca is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Refoss or SOS Mallorca have ads?
Neither Refoss nor SOS Mallorca shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Refoss or SOS Mallorca?
Refoss ships an update every 5 weeks, and SOS Mallorca every 3 weeks. Most recently, Refoss was updated on November 3, 2026 and SOS Mallorca on November 5, 2026.

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