Meselal vs Zikwala
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Meselal
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Zikwala
A user-friendly marketplace app for buying and selling items locally. Discover nearby listings, connect directly with sellers, and manage your own posts with ease. Enjoy a fast, safe, and hassle-free shopping experience.
- Browse local listings
- Direct seller contact
- Smart search and filters
- Manage your listings
- Secure and reliable transactions
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Welcome to Zikwala — a simple, powerful marketplace app that helps you buy, sell, and explore with ease. Discover listings from people nearby and connect directly with sellers in just a few taps. Zikwala makes buying and selling fast, safe, and hassle-free, whether you’re browsing everyday items or unique finds. Key Features: - Browse listings – Explore items with rich images and detailed descriptions. - Instant seller contact – Call, message, or SMS sellers directly from the app. - Smart search & filters – Find what you need by category, type, or location. - Seller dashboard – Post, edit, and manage your listings effortlessly. - Secure & reliable – Simple, direct communication between buyers and sellers. Start exploring and selling with Zikwala today — your modern, hassle-free marketplace.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Zikwala at none against Meselal's shown. Zikwala also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Meselal's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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.
Meselal ships an update every 3 days, Zikwala every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meselal | Zikwala |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Borkena Media and Meselal Classified Advertising Inc | KENATRIX, LLC |
In-app purchases
Meselal
No in-app purchases
Zikwala
No in-app purchases
