Comparison

SARIE Kos 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

SARIE Kos

Discover delicious, authentic South African recipes and culinary inspiration. This app offers a collection of mouth-watering dishes perfect for anyone who loves to cook and entertain.

Highlights
  • Mouth-watering South African recipes
  • Culinary inspiration for home cooks
  • Dishes for entertaining loved ones
  • Healthy and honest food ideas
  • Explore the world of food
Features
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SARIE Kos gaan oor kos wat die mond laat water en is trots SA. Die tydskrif is vir enigeen wat geΓ―nspireer word deur smake en geure, wat geliefdes wil bederf met geregte so reg uit die hart. G’n fieterjasies of aansitterigheid nie, net goeie, eerlike kos en gesonde idees vir almal wat die wΓͺreld van kos wil ontdek en die heilsaamheid daarvan wil geniet. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. One year subscription - $6.99 (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. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions

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

SARIE Kos4 screens
Home SA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SARIE Kos 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. SARIE Kos sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 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

SARIE Kos ships an update every 4 months, Home SA every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
SARIE Kos versus Home SA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSARIE KosHome SA
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 months β€” betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.Zinio Pro

In-app purchases

12 purchases

SARIE Kos

Subscriptions1
  • SARIE Kos$15.991 Year
One-time11
  • Sarie Kos April - May 2016$1.99
  • Sarie Kos April - May 2015$2.99
  • Sarie Kos June - July 2015$2.99
Show 8 more
  • Sarie Kos December 2015 - January 2016$2.99
  • Sarie Kos February - March 2016$2.99
  • Issue 59$2.99
  • SARIE Kos - June/July 2013$3.99
  • SARIE Kos - Augustus/september 2013$3.99
  • Sarie Kos magazine Dec-jan 2013$3.99
  • Sarie Kos Aug-Sept 2014$3.99
  • Sarie Kos December January 2015$3.99
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 SARIE Kos free?
SARIE Kos 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 SARIE Kos or Home SA have ads?
Neither SARIE Kos nor Home SA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SARIE Kos or Home SA?
SARIE Kos ships an update every 4 months, and Home SA every 7 months. Most recently, SARIE Kos was updated on October 11, 2026 and Home SA on October 26, 2026.

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