Caraten vs PalStore.PS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Caraten
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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]
PalStore.PS
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Caraten ships an update fortnightly, PalStore.PS every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.
| Parameter | Caraten | PalStore.PS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tareeq Al-Tanmiya | Mutaz Karameh |
In-app purchases
Caraten
No in-app purchases
PalStore.PS
No in-app purchases









