Caraten vs Larsa Store
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]
Larsa Store
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Larsa is an Iraqi online marketplace that brings your neighbourhood's shops together in one app. Browse products from real sellers near you, compare prices, add what you like to your cart, and place your order in just a few steps. Then follow your order moment by moment until it reaches your door. • Shop across many stores Electronics, phones, accessories, and new sections added all the time. Search by name, or scan a barcode straight from your phone's camera. • Live order tracking See exactly where your order is at every stage, and follow the driver on the map once he sets out. • Saved addresses Add your addresses once — home, work — and pick between them with every order. • Wallet and reward points Keep track of your balance and rewards inside the app. • Activation codes Buy game top-up codes and service activation codes; the code arrives directly inside the app. • Direct support Our support team is available inside the app to answer your questions. • Three languages Arabic, English and Kurdish. Larsa brings the shop closer to you, and saves you the time and cost of getting there.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Larsa Store at daily against Caraten's fortnightly. Caraten's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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, Larsa Store daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Caraten | Larsa Store |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tareeq Al-Tanmiya | Mesopotamia Digital Limited Liability Company |
In-app purchases
Caraten
No in-app purchases
Larsa Store
No in-app purchases









