Carkomo vs Kose
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Carkomo
This app simplifies car rentals in Zimbabwe, connecting users with various trusted providers. It offers a wide selection of vehicles for business, leisure, or daily use, ensuring a smooth booking process and competitive pricing.
- Extensive vehicle selection
- Multiple trusted rental providers
- Seamless booking experience
- Competitive rates
- Ideal for business and leisure
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Carkomo is your go-to platform for car rentals in Zimbabwe, offering an extensive selection of vehicles from multiple trusted rental providers. Whether you're planning a business trip, a family vacation, or simply need a reliable car for daily commutes, Carkomo provides you with a seamless booking experience and competitive rates.
Kose
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Kose is Zimbabwe's ride-hailing and delivery app. Request a ride or send a package — all from one app. Get picked up in minutes or have anything delivered across town. Kose connects you with nearby drivers for safe, affordable trips and fast package delivery. Ride with Kose: Open the app, enter your destination, choose your vehicle, and confirm. Track your driver in real time from pickup to dropoff. Send with Kose: Need to send a parcel? Enter the pickup and dropoff, add receiver details, and a driver will collect and deliver it for you. Why Kose: - Fast pickups from drivers nearby - Upfront pricing — see the fare before you book - Real-time driver tracking on every trip - Package delivery built in - Cash payments accepted Kose is currently available in Harare, Zimbabwe, with more cities coming soon. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Carkomo at none against Kose's 1. Carkomo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price 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. Kose sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Carkomo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Carkomo ships an update every 3 days, Kose every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Carkomo | Kose |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mamuri Software Services (Pty) Ltd | TBGA |
In-app purchases
Carkomo
No in-app purchases
Kose
- Driver Pro1 Month trial$19.997 Days
