Comparison

Caraten vs PalStore.PS

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

Head to head
About

Caraten

Features
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Caraten is Iraq’s first B2B wholesale marketplace, designed to connect wholesalers directly with shop owners and retailers across the country. With thousands of products available — from home appliances and electronics to clothing, footwear, health & beauty, and sweets — Caraten makes it simple and cost-effective to buy in bulk. Instead of traveling to distant markets, retailers can now browse, compare prices, and place wholesale orders directly through the app. Caraten also integrates with trusted delivery companies and offers multiple payment options, ensuring a smooth and reliable experience. Whether you own a small shop or manage a chain of stores, Caraten helps you save time, reduce costs, and access trusted suppliers in one place. [:mav: 1.2.2]

About

PalStore.PS

Features
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PalStore – Discover & Manage Local Stores PalStore is your go-to platform for browsing local stores, viewing their profiles, and exploring available products — all from your phone. You can start as a guest or create a free account for a more personalized experience. Key Features: - Browse stores by location and category - Register or continue as a guest - Manage your profile and favorite stores - Apply to open your own store and manage it with our free desktop companion app Please note: Some features like store management require account approval and may not be available immediately to all users. We value your privacy. You can access our full Privacy Policy anytime from the login or signup screens inside the app.

Screenshots

Caraten4 screens
PalStore.PS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PalStore.PS at none against Caraten's shown. Caraten's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Caraten ships an update fortnightly, PalStore.PS every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Caraten versus PalStore.PS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaratenPalStore.PS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB23 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTareeq Al-TanmiyaMutaz Karameh

In-app purchases

None

Caraten

No in-app purchases

None

PalStore.PS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Caraten free?
Caraten is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PalStore.PS free?
PalStore.PS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Caraten or PalStore.PS have ads?
Caraten shows ads; PalStore.PS does not.
Which is updated more often, Caraten or PalStore.PS?
Caraten ships an update fortnightly, and PalStore.PS every 2 months. Most recently, Caraten was updated on November 12, 2026 and PalStore.PS on November 12, 2026.

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