Comparison

The Refuge Mobile App vs SowEasy

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

Head to head
About

The Refuge Mobile App

This app connects a community focused on spiritual growth and demonstrating faith. It emphasizes personal transformation, community connection, and impactful outreach through Christ's teachings and love. The platform supports team-based church activities and creative Gospel presentation.

Highlights
  • Spiritual growth resources
  • Community connection features
  • Discipleship tools
  • Outreach and evangelism support
  • Team-based church activities
  • Creative Gospel presentation
Features
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This is the official app for The Refuge which is a healthy, growing community of people who don’t just “do” church but who seek to "be" the church. We see people being changed, empowering them to continuously walk in the freedom and character of Christ. We see people being connected, enabling them to collectively accomplish the purpose for which they were made. We see people being challenged, equipping them to effectively demonstrate the power and the love of Christ to all they encounter. CORE VALUES We value every human being. (Mt. 18:14 & 25:45, 2 Peter 3:9) We do church as a team, and mutually commit to excellence at every level. (Eph 4:11-16, Ps.78:72, Col. 3:17) We are committed to creatively presenting the Gospel and to redeeming the arts. (1 Cor. 9: 22-23, Acts 17:22-34) We believe spiritual growth and accountability happens in small groups. (Mk. 12: 29-31, Acts 2:44-47, Prov. 27:17) We believe people were created to serve and are most fulfilled when doing so. (Mk. 10:45, Eph 2:10, Romans 12, 1 Cor. 12:14-20) We courageously deal with conflict in a biblical manner, fiercely protect unity, and place high value on relationships. (James 1:2-3, 1 Peter 3:8-9, I Cor. 13:8, Rom. 16:17, Eph. 4:3) We practice lifestyle evangelism and are passionate about seeing lives changed. (Pro. 11:30, John 1:43 – 45, John 4:28-30) We are serious about identifying and training next-generation leaders. (2 Tim. 2:2, 1 Tim. 3:1, Titus 1:5-9, Ps. 78:6-7) For more information about The Refuge, please visit us at http://www.therefuge.net/ The Refuge mobile application was developed with the Subsplash App Platform.

About

SowEasy

Features
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Grow your first successful garden without guesswork. SowEasy is a personalized planting app that tells you exactly when to sow and harvest based on your local frost dates and growing zone. Whether you’re starting your first garden or trying again after failed crops, SowEasy removes the confusion so you can plant at the right time and avoid costly mistakes. WHY GARDENERS USE SOWEASY Know Exactly When to Plant Get precise indoor and outdoor planting windows based on your zip code, no more guessing or relying on generic charts. Stop Losing Plants to Frost Your schedule is built around your local last and first frost dates so you can plant with confidence. Plan Your Garden the Easy Way Add your plants and get a clear, personalized timeline for your growing season. Never Miss the Right Moment Receive simple reminders for planting, harvesting, and key garden tasks. All Your Plants in One Place Browse 600+ vegetables, herbs, flowers, and more with beginner-friendly guidance. Built for Beginners (and Busy Gardeners) No experience needed, just follow your plan and grow. SAVE MONEY. GROW SMARTER. Most beginner gardeners waste money planting at the wrong time. SowEasy helps you avoid that so every seed you plant has the best chance to thrive. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION SowEasy offers a 7-day free trial. After the trial period ends, a subscription is required to continue using the app. Subscriptions are available on a monthly or annual basis and provide full access to all features within SowEasy. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

The Refuge Mobile App4 screens
SowEasy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Refuge Mobile App at none against SowEasy's 2. The Refuge Mobile App also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). SowEasy's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price and ads 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. SowEasy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Refuge Mobile App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Refuge Mobile App ships an update every 3 months, SowEasy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Refuge Mobile App versus SowEasy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Refuge Mobile AppSowEasy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB68 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperThe Refuge, INCSowEasy, LLC

In-app purchases

None

The Refuge Mobile App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SowEasy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is The Refuge Mobile App free?
The Refuge Mobile App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SowEasy free?
SowEasy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Refuge Mobile App or SowEasy have ads?
Neither The Refuge Mobile App nor SowEasy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Refuge Mobile App or SowEasy?
The Refuge Mobile App ships an update every 3 months, and SowEasy every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Refuge Mobile App was updated on October 26, 2026 and SowEasy on October 6, 2026.

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