# Historic Scotland vs Refill Return

The clearest difference is rating: Historic Scotland at 4.1 against Refill Return's 2.7. Historic Scotland also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Historic Scotland holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Historic Scotland's written reviews are positive against 17% of Refill Return's.

Historic Scotland ships an update every 2 months, Refill Return every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Historic Scotland | Refill Return |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/historic-scotland/id878966660/reviews)** | [2.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refill-return/id1137588733/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | **28.1% of reviews** | 16.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 86 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ping Creates](https://appshunter.io/developer/474491332) | [City to Sea CIC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137588731) |

## What reviewers say

### Historic Scotland

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/historic-scotland/id878966660)

Discover Scotland's historic attractions with this comprehensive guide. Find essential details like admission prices, opening times, and facilities for over 300 sites. Plan your next adventure with interactive maps, event listings, and curated itineraries.

**Highlights:** Interactive map of Scotland, Search by region or category, Create custom itineraries, Find nearby attractions, Event information, Pricing and opening times

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Refill Return

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refill-return/id1137588733)

Discover and manage refill stations for reusable containers, coffee cups, and water bottles. This app promotes a circular economy by making reuse convenient and accessible, with a vast network of over 300,000 locations worldwide.

**Highlights:** Find refill stations, Add new stations, Edit station information, Supports reusable cups, Supports refillable bottles, Supports returnable grocery containers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Historic Scotland free?

Historic Scotland is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Refill Return free?

Refill Return is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Historic Scotland or Refill Return?

Historic Scotland is rated higher. Historic Scotland averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Refill Return averages 2.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do Historic Scotland or Refill Return have ads?

Refill Return shows ads; Historic Scotland does not.

### Which is updated more often, Historic Scotland or Refill Return?

Historic Scotland ships an update every 2 months, and Refill Return every 4 weeks. Most recently, Historic Scotland was updated on October 24, 2026 and Refill Return on October 24, 2026.

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