Comparison

Ishtari vs Afilago

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

Head to head
About

Ishtari

This app provides a streamlined mobile shopping experience for a wide range of products, from home appliances to apparel. Users can discover items, receive notifications on exclusive offers, and enjoy secure, convenient access with facial or fingerprint recognition. It also offers product scanning and dedicated customer support.

Highlights
  • Streamlined browsing and purchasing
  • Exclusive offer notifications
  • Secure facial/fingerprint sign-in
  • WhatsApp customer support
  • Product scanning feature
  • Nationwide delivery in Lebanon
Features
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Ishtari App on App Store Product Features Ishtari, Lebanon's pioneering e-commerce platform, brings convenience and quality to your fingertips with its dedicated mobile application. Streamlined Shopping Experience Enjoy a seamless browsing and purchasing journey with our intuitive interface, specifically optimized for mobile devices. Be Notified of Exclusive Offers Never miss out on a deal again. Simply mark your favorite items with the heart icon, and we'll notify you of any price drops or special promotions. Secure and Convenient Access Save time with our secure sign-in feature, offering facial or fingerprint recognition for hassle-free access to your account. Customer Support during working hours Connect with our dedicated support team anytime, anywhere, via WhatsApp chat support, available during working hours to assist you with any inquiries or issues. Effortless Product Discovery Not sure about a product's details? Utilize our scan feature to snap a picture, and we'll help you find the item you're looking for. Product Description Discover, browse, and purchase from our extensive selection of products, ranging from home appliances to electronics, health and beauty essentials, apparel, and more. With delivery available all over Lebanon, enjoy swift shipping in as little as 3-5 days. Whether you're shopping for gifts, reading reviews, or tracking orders, Ishtari's mobile app ensures a superior shopping experience tailored to your needs. Permissions Notice Please note that the Ishtari app may require access to certain services to function optimally: Camera: Enables the app to utilize your device's camera for product scanning, capturing images, or scanning barcodes. Location: Allows access to your location for discovering local offers and expedited address selection. Storage: Grants permission to store preferences for faster loading times and enhanced user experience. Wi-Fi: Utilized during setup of features such as Dash Button or Dash Wand for convenient shopping. Download the Ishtari App on the App Store today to elevate your online shopping experience.

About

Afilago

Features
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Afilago is the marketplace for shopping in Ghana. Browse thousands of products from trusted local sellers, pay securely, and follow your delivery on a live map until it reaches your door. SHOP EVERYTHING Fashion, electronics, groceries, beauty, home essentials and more, organised into categories you can actually navigate. Browse curated collections, see what is selling, and come back to anything you viewed recently. FIND IT FAST Search the full catalogue by name or brand, or use voice search and just say what you are looking for. Filter and sort until you find the right item at the right price. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE Read customer reviews with real photos before you commit. Ask the seller a question directly from the product page. Every product shows its price in cedis with no surprises at checkout. SECURE CHECKOUT Pay by card or mobile money through Paystack, Ghana's trusted payment provider. Afilago never sees or stores your card details. TRACK EVERY DELIVERY Watch your rider approach on a live map, with an updating arrival estimate. Save delivery addresses, add directions for the rider, and record a short voice note if your address is easier to explain than to type. STAY IN TOUCH Get notified when your order is confirmed, dispatched and delivered. Reach a seller by phone or WhatsApp straight from their store page. YOUR ACCOUNT, YOUR CONTROL Save favourites to your wishlist, keep multiple delivery addresses, review your full order history, and delete your account from inside the app at any time. Afilago delivers across Ghana. Prices are in Ghana Cedis (GHS).

Screenshots

Ishtari4 screens
Afilago4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ishtari and Afilago are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Ishtari versus Afilago: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIshtariAfilago
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (762 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings762 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerelena online tradingAfila Inc

Bugs and requests

Ishtari

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App freezes during browsing
  • Inaccurate inventory tracking

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve search functionality
  • Offer cash on delivery option
  • Expand product categories

Afilago

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ishtari

No in-app purchases

None

Afilago

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ishtari free?
Ishtari is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Afilago free?
Afilago is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ishtari or Afilago have ads?
Neither Ishtari nor Afilago shows ads.

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