PriceCheck MTN vs REFINERY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PriceCheck MTN
Compare prices for millions of products across thousands of categories from hundreds of stores. Scan barcodes to find cheaper deals and discover MTN specials. This app focuses on South African products and stores.
- Price comparison across stores
- Barcode scanner for in-store deals
- Discover MTN specials
- Compare cellphones, electronics, fashion, and more
- Access expert reviews and store information
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PriceCheck is South Africa’s leading price comparison app. Now, together with Africa’s largest mobile network, we bring you the PriceCheck MTN app. Compare millions of products, across thousands of categories, from hundreds of stores. Discover cellphones, tablets, electronics, jewellery & fashion, flights, insurance… pretty much anything you need! Found a product you like in store and want to know where you can find it cheaper? Use the in-app barcode scanner and snap away - prices, expert reviews, store and location information, right at your fingertips. What’s more, you can find MTN specials directly on the home page. Why pay more? Download the PriceCheck MTN app today. Take note: To ensure accurate results this app features South African products and stores, with pricing in South African Rand (ZAR). Do not download if you want other currencies, or results in other countries.
REFINERY
Discover the latest fashion trends and styles tailored to your preferences. This app offers a seamless shopping experience with secure transactions and curated collections. Elevate your wardrobe with ease and join a community of fashion enthusiasts.
- Personalized trend discovery
- Seamless shopping interface
- Secure Shopify Payments
- Curated fashion collections
- Community of fashion enthusiasts
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Welcome to Refinery, where your shopping experience is elevated to new heights! Discover the latest trends and styles tailored just for you. With our seamless interface, finding the perfect outfit has never been easier. Enjoy secure transactions powered by Shopify Payments, ensuring your personal information is safe while you shop. Browse our curated collections and indulge in a world of fashion that's just a click away. Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or looking for everyday essentials, Refinery has you covered. Join our community of fashion enthusiasts and transform your wardrobe today. You've never looked better!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: REFINERY at 3 against PriceCheck MTN's 1. PriceCheck MTN's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PriceCheck MTN against 5.0 for REFINERY. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PriceCheck MTN | REFINERY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PriceCheck (Pty) Ltd | Minh Nguyen Hoang |
Customer experience
PriceCheck MTN
REFINERY
In-app purchases
PriceCheck MTN
No in-app purchases
REFINERY
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PriceCheck MTN free?
Is REFINERY free?
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