SoukAlSham vs Sawa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SoukAlSham
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Souk Al Sham β The Souk in Your Pocket Buy and sell anything around you with ease. Souk Al Sham brings the familiar souk experience into a modern, trusted marketplace designed for everyday use across Syria and the MENA region. Whether youβre looking for electronics, vehicles, real estate, jobs, services, or everyday items, Souk Al Sham helps you connect with local buyers and sellers quickly and safely. Why Souk Al Sham? Browse thousands of local listings Post ads in minutes Discover deals near you Chat directly with buyers and sellers Simple, clear design for all ages Built for local markets and communities From daily essentials to great opportunities, Souk Al Sham keeps the market close β right in your pocket. Download now and start buying and selling today.
Sawa
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Sawa β Just the Two of You Sawa is a private space built for couples. Everything you share, plan, and celebrate β all in one beautifully designed app. Chat Made for Two A fast, smooth chat experience designed for your relationship. Send messages, photos, voice notes, and react to each other's messages β with read receipts and real-time sync. Shared To-Do Lists Plan together. Create shared checklists for groceries, travel, goals, or anything you're working on as a team. Assign tasks, set due dates, and check things off together. Travel Planning Going somewhere? Create a travel checklist with destination and dates, and get a ready-made packing and planning template to make every trip stress-free. Shared Journal Capture your memories and moments together. Write entries, add photos, and build a private diary that belongs to both of you. Movie Nights Keep a shared watch list. Track what you've watched, rate movies together, and always have your next movie night ready. Ramadan Together A dedicated Ramadan experience β track your days, read Azkar, and share the spirit of the season. Private & Secure Sawa is built exclusively for you and your partner. Your conversations and memories stay between the two of you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sawa at none against SoukAlSham's shown. Sawa also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). SoukAlSham's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SoukAlSham ships an update daily, Sawa every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SoukAlSham | Sawa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hatch Techs DMCC | Abdulkareem Aldeek |
In-app purchases
SoukAlSham
No in-app purchases
Sawa
No in-app purchases








