PettyAd vs elGARAGE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PettyAd
A local marketplace app that allows users to post unlimited free ads for items like cars, electronics, and furniture. It connects buyers and sellers in their area with location-based search and a focus on a simple, commission-free experience.
- Unlimited free ad postings
- Location-based search
- Zero commissions or fees
- All categories covered
- Ad refreshing for visibility
- Safe and monitored listings
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PettyAd is a simple marketplace connecting buyers and sellers in your area. Post unlimited ads for free, manage your listings easily, and reach real buyers nearby—all without commission or excessive fees charged by others. Why PettyAd: - Unlimited Free Posting – Post as many ads as you want, every day, at no cost - Stay Visible – Refresh your ad to Top for better visibility and to reach more buyers - Zero Commissions, Zero Posting Fees – Posting is always free, and refreshing your ad to Top is optional with no excessive fees - All Categories Covered – Cars, Properties, Mobiles, Electronics, Furniture, Fashion, Animals and more - Location-Based Search – See ads near you first, then browse others - Safe & Monitored – Quality-controlled listings for a trusted experience How It Works: 1- Create your ad in minutes with photos and details 2- Buyers near you see your listing instantly 3- Contact each other to finalize your purchase Built for Everyone: Whether you're selling your car, finding a new apartment, or looking for the perfect deal on electronics, PettyAd makes it simple. No complicated processes, no surprise costs—just straightforward buying and selling. Download PettyAd today and experience the easiest way to buy and sell locally!
elGARAGE
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elGARAGE is a used-car marketplace where every listing is inspected before it goes live. We visit the car, inspect it across 85 points, photograph it to a single standard, and publish the full condition report with the listing. You see what the car actually is before you travel to see it. - Browse every car without an account - Interactive 360° view of each vehicle - Full inspection report on every listing - Professional photography, same standard on every car - Filter by make, model, year, price, and condition - Send an offer or contact us directly from the listing Selling? Book a visit and our team handles the inspection, the photography, and the buyers. Your details stay private. Available in Alexandria and Cairo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: elGARAGE at none against PettyAd's 2. elGARAGE also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. PettyAd sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. elGARAGE asks for nothing beyond the download.
PettyAd ships an update every 10 days, elGARAGE every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PettyAd | elGARAGE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohamed El Nahrawy | Walid Ahmed |
In-app purchases
PettyAd
- Refresh Ad$0.99
- Refresh to Top+$1.99
elGARAGE
No in-app purchases









