Comparison

Ganj Store vs Afghan Mall

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

Head to head
About

Ganj Store

Features
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Ganj is a modern marketplace designed to make buying and selling simple, fast, and reliable. It connects people who want to sell items they no longer need with others looking for great deals nearby, with a special focus on serving communities in Afghanistan. With Ganj, users can create listings in seconds by adding photos, descriptions, and prices. Items are organized into clear categories such as electronics, vehicles, clothing, home goods, and more, making browsing easy and intuitive. Powerful search and filtering tools help users quickly find exactly what they are looking for. Built-in messaging allows buyers and sellers to communicate directly, ask questions, negotiate, and arrange transactions smoothly. Ganj focuses on providing a structured and secure environment where listings are monitored and the experience remains organized and trustworthy. Whether you want to sell unused items, grow a small business presence, or discover affordable products in your area, Ganj provides a convenient digital space to connect with real people and trade efficiently — bringing modern mobile commerce to local markets in Afghanistan. Ganj brings the traditional local marketplace experience into a clean, easy-to-use mobile app — helping communities trade smarter, faster, and with confidence.

About

Afghan Mall

Features
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Afghan Mall is a local marketplace built to make shopping from businesses across Afghanistan simple and accessible. Discover local shops, explore their products, connect with sellers, and find what you need from the convenience of your phone. Whether you're looking for fashion, electronics, cosmetics, or other products, Afghan Mall helps you discover shops and products in your city and connect directly with sellers. Key Features • Discover local shops and products • Browse products by category • Search for products and shops • Personalize your shopping experience • Save your favorite shops for easy access • Add products to your cart • Chat directly with shop owners • Find shops and select locations using the map • Share shops and products with others • Create and manage your own shop • Add products with photos, descriptions, prices, colors, and sizes • Connect directly with customers and grow your reach Designed with the Afghan community in mind, Afghan Mall gives local businesses a simple way to establish their presence online while helping customers discover more shops and products around them. Whether you're looking for something to buy or want to bring your own shop online, Afghan Mall makes local shopping simple. Local. Simple. Fast.

Screenshots

Ganj Store4 screens
Afghan Mall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Afghan Mall at none against Ganj Store's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ganj Store ships an update every 5 weeks, Afghan Mall every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Ganj Store versus Afghan Mall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGanj StoreAfghan Mall
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHussain Ali AndehmandBurhanullah Seddiqi

In-app purchases

None

Ganj Store

No in-app purchases

None

Afghan Mall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ganj Store free?
Ganj Store is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Afghan Mall free?
Afghan Mall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ganj Store or Afghan Mall have ads?
Ganj Store shows ads; Afghan Mall does not.
Which is updated more often, Ganj Store or Afghan Mall?
Ganj Store ships an update every 5 weeks, and Afghan Mall every 2 months. Most recently, Ganj Store was updated on October 5, 2026 and Afghan Mall on October 31, 2026.

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