Comparison

Zimbo Menu vs Magnet E

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

Head to head
About

Zimbo Menu

Features
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Zimbo Menu – Buy, Sell, Rent, and Trade in Zimbabwe Zimbo Menu is Zimbabwe’s all-in-one classifieds-style super app, designed to help you buy, sell, rent, trade, or promote your products and services β€” from food to furniture, services to rentals, and more! Whether you’re a farmer, caterer, restaurant, delivery driver, landlord, vendor, service provider, or shopper β€” Zimbo Menu makes it easy to connect with customers or sellers directly via WhatsApp or in-app messaging. Sell home-cooked meals, groceries, fresh produce List your taxi or ride-hailing services Advertise rentals, accommodation, or Airbnb-style stays Offer delivery, courier, or runner services Sell cakes, snacks, or offer catering Promote tailoring, uniforms, and handmade items Chat with buyers or sellers instantly Designed for Zimbabweans at home and abroad No commissions. No middleman. Just post, connect, and do business. Built by Zimbabweans, for Zimbabweans.

About

Magnet E

Features
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Magnet E-Store is the smart way to buy electronics in Zimbabwe. Phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, gaming, TVs and more, brand new or renewed, delivered nationwide, with walk-in offices in Harare and Bulawayo. WHY SHOP IN THE APP β€’ Red Hot Deals on your home screen. Add the widget and see the best prices and how long they last. β€’ Back in stock? You'll know. Tap "Notify me" on anything that's sold out. β€’ Price drop alerts on big buys from $1,000 up. β€’ Notifications with the product photo, plus Buy now and Ask on WhatsApp buttons. β€’ Personal offers that apply themselves at checkout. β€’ Long-press the app icon to track an order or jump to deals, your cart or WhatsApp. PAY YOUR WAY β€’ Pay online in a few taps. β€’ Or put it on layby from a $5 deposit and pay the rest at your own pace. It ships once 90% is paid. SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE β€’ A registered Zimbabwean company with offices at Club Chambers Building, Harare, and Zimdef Building, Bulawayo. β€’ Original products only. Renewed phones are tested, restored to full working condition and come boxed and sealed. β€’ Questions? Chat with us on WhatsApp.

Screenshots

Zimbo Menu4 screens
Magnet E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magnet E at none against Zimbo Menu's 5. Zimbo Menu's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Zimbo Menu sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Magnet E asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zimbo Menu ships an update monthly, Magnet E every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Zimbo Menu versus Magnet E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZimbo MenuMagnet E
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly β€” betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size93 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZimbo Menu ConsumerTakunda Mugaradziko

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Zimbo Menu

One-time5
  • Evening Announcement Boost$5.99
  • 6am Announcement$5.99
  • 12noon announcement$5.99
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  • Midnight announcement$5.99
  • Zimbo Menu Boost$7.99
None

Magnet E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zimbo Menu free?
Zimbo Menu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magnet E free?
Magnet E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zimbo Menu or Magnet E have ads?
Neither Zimbo Menu nor Magnet E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zimbo Menu or Magnet E?
Zimbo Menu ships an update monthly, and Magnet E every 8 months. Most recently, Zimbo Menu was updated on October 28, 2026 and Magnet E on October 28, 2026.

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