Zimbo Menu vs Magnet E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Zimbo Menu
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Zimbo Menu β Buy, Sell, Rent, and Trade in Zimbabwe Zimbo Menu is Zimbabweβs 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 youβre 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.
Magnet E
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Zimbo Menu sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Magnet E asks for nothing beyond the download.
Zimbo Menu ships an update monthly, Magnet E every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Zimbo Menu | Magnet E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly β better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zimbo Menu Consumer | Takunda Mugaradziko |
In-app purchases
Zimbo Menu
- 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
Magnet E
No in-app purchases








