Comparison

Tuis vs Home SA

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

Head to head
About

Tuis

Features
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Tuis is ’n praktiese, inspirerende gids vir die huis en tuin wat lesers in staat stel om hulle blyplekke mooi te maak, en die waarde daarvan te laat toeneem – binne Γ©n buite. Die tydskrif maak die lewe makliker vir mense wat ’n huis wil koop, bou of opknap, of lus is vir tuinmaak, kosmaak of mooimaak. Tuis wys nie net mooi goed nie – ons verduidelik ook wat waarde sal toevoeg tot jou eiendom, en hoekom. Die tydskrif bied bekostigbare en toeganklike keuses aan lesers, hulp met selfdoenprojekte, en raad vir opknapwerk. Dis vir gewone mense – mans Γ©n vroue – met gewone lewens, gewone loopbane en gewone huise; mense wat graag hulle eiendomme wil verbeter, en dit moet doen op ’n begroting. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. One year subscription - $16.49 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.

About

Home SA

Features
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Home is a practical, inspiring guide for the home and garden that enables people to make their home prettier and increase the value – inside and outside. The magazine makes life easier for people wanting to buy a home, build, or make alterations, or even try their hand at gardening, cooking and decorating. Home doesn't just demonstrate what looks good – it explains what adds value, and why. The magazine offers readers affordable and accessible choices, help with do-it-yourself projects, and provide advice for renovations. It’s for men and women with ordinary lives, ordinary careers and ordinary homes; people who want to add value to their home with a limited budget. β€’ Single issue = 49.99 ZAR β€’ 6 months subscription = 269.99 ZAR, automatically renewed until cancelled β€’ 1 year subscription = 429.99 ZAR, automatically renewed until cancelled When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://www.media24.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use URL: https://www.24.com/Static/TermsAndConditions.htm

Screenshots

Tuis4 screens
Home SA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tuis at 11.0 against Home SA's 13.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Tuis sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $23.99 per year and Home SA sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tuis ships an update every 6 months, Home SA every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Tuis versus Home SA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTuisHome SA
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 months β€” betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.Zinio Pro

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Tuis

Subscriptions1
  • Tuis$23.991 Year
One-time9
  • Tuis August 2013$2.99
  • Tuis September 2013$2.99
  • Tuis December 2013$2.99
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  • Tuis May 2015$2.99
  • Tuis February 2016$2.99
  • Tuis March 2016$2.99
  • Tuis April 2016$2.99
  • Tuis May 2016$2.99
  • Tuis June 2016$2.99
19 purchases

Home SA

Subscriptions1
  • 6 Months$13.996 Months
One-time18
  • Feb/Mar 24$2.99
  • May/Jun 23$2.99
  • Home Renovations 23$2.99
Show 15 more
  • Home Yard 23$2.99
  • 2023 August$2.99
  • Oct/Nov2023$2.99
  • Dec/Jan 2023 2024$2.99
  • Home Paint it 2023$2.99
  • Home Quick Food$2.99
  • Feb-27$2.99
  • May-26$2.99
  • Dec 2025 / Jan 2026$2.99
  • Jun/Jul 2026$2.99
  • Nov-26$2.99
  • Sept/Oct 2026$2.99
  • Aug-26$2.99
  • Home Renovations 2025/2026$2.99
  • Feb-26$2.99

Questions

Is Tuis free?
Tuis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Home SA free?
Home SA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tuis or Home SA have ads?
Neither Tuis nor Home SA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tuis or Home SA?
Tuis ships an update every 6 months, and Home SA every 7 months. Most recently, Tuis was updated on May 16, 2026 and Home SA on September 9, 2026.

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