Thrifta vs The Fresh Co
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thrifta
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Thrifta is Zimbabwe’s clean, secure, and easy-to-use marketplace app designed to help you buy and sell new or used items — fast. Whether you're decluttering, starting a side hustle, or searching for a great deal, Thrifta makes it simple. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
The Fresh Co
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Order fresh produce, bakery items, butchery meats, snacks, beverages, and daily essentials from The Fresh Co. Fast, reliable delivery straight to your doorstep.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Fresh Co at none against Thrifta's 3. The Fresh Co also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Thrifta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. The Fresh Co asks for nothing beyond the download.
Thrifta ships an update every 3 weeks, The Fresh Co every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Thrifta | The Fresh Co |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Bryce Billing | Munashe Fambisai |
In-app purchases
Thrifta
- Thrifta Plus$1.991 Month
- Thrifta Pro$3.991 Month
- Thrifta Premium$17.991 Month
The Fresh Co
No in-app purchases
