globalCOAL vs PM REFINERY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
globalCOAL
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globalCOAL delivers realtime view-only market prices directly your mobile. Access is free and available to all clients with trading or viewing access to the globalCOAL platform. Download now to access coal market prices on the go.
PM REFINERY
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Our Gold Trading App empowers users to engage in seamless gold trading with a robust set of features tailored for both novice and experienced traders. Create and manage buy or sell orders effortlessly, and dive into the dynamic order market to discover trading opportunities. Stay informed with real-time gold prices across multiple categories, including 999, 916 and other purity, displayed in flexible units such as kilograms, grams, and ounces. The app also provides a comprehensive history feature, allowing you to review past orders and transaction details at any time. With an intuitive interface and up-to-date market data, the Gold Trading App is your go-to platform for efficient and informed gold trading.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PM REFINERY at every 3 weeks against globalCOAL's every 5 months. globalCOAL's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
globalCOAL ships an update every 5 months, PM REFINERY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | globalCOAL | PM REFINERY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Trayport | PM REFINERY |
In-app purchases
globalCOAL
No in-app purchases
PM REFINERY
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is globalCOAL free?
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Do globalCOAL or PM REFINERY have ads?
Which is updated more often, globalCOAL or PM REFINERY?
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