TheMercury vs BusinessTech
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TheMercury
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The Mercury newspaper South Africa -- get a head start. TheMercury allows you to subscribe to four auto-renewable subscriptions: • 1 month ZAR 15.99 • 3 month ZAR 39.99 • 6 month ZAR 39.99 • 1 year ZAR 169.99 •Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase •Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24- hours before the end of the current period •Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of renewal is •You may manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the your Account Settings after purchase •No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period •Any unused portion of a free trial period, will be forfeited when you purchase an in-app subscription or if you decide to migrate to an authorized subscription from in-app. •Terms of Use: http://themercury.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/iphone/homepage.aspx#_terms •Privacy Policy: http://themercury.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/iphone/homepage.aspx#_privacy
BusinessTech
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BusinessTech: Your Gateway to Business Insight BusinessTech is the leading source for business and finance news in South Africa, with extensive coverage on a broad range of topics pertinent to the local audience. From the latest technology, business, health and science developments to wealth and lifestyle trends, we provide thorough and relevant content tailored for the informed South African. Supported by a passionate team of journalists and marketing professionals, BusinessTech is dedicated to serving the interests of the South African business community with accuracy and depth. Key Features: Comprehensive News: Access all the latest news, detailed features, and expert opinions from BusinessTech. In-Depth Coverage: Delve into articles that cover essential business, health, science, and lifestyle topics, enriching your understanding of current affairs and industry trends. Equip yourself with knowledge. Download BusinessTech today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BusinessTech at none against TheMercury's 4. BusinessTech also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. TheMercury sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BusinessTech asks for nothing beyond the download.
TheMercury ships an update every 17 months, BusinessTech every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TheMercury | BusinessTech |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months — better | Every 29 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PressReader Inc | MyBroadband Online (Pty) Ltd |
In-app purchases
TheMercury
- The Mercury$1.991 Month
- The Mercury$4.993 Months
- The Mercury$9.996 Months
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- The Mercury$20.991 Year
BusinessTech
No in-app purchases









