Magnet E vs PaMarket
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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 ⢠Red Hot Deals on your home screen. Add the widget and see the best prices and how long they last. ⢠Back in stock? You'll know. Tap "Notify me" on anything that's sold out. ⢠Price drop alerts on big buys from $1,000 up. ⢠Notifications with the product photo, plus Buy now and Ask on WhatsApp buttons. ⢠Personal offers that apply themselves at checkout. ⢠Long-press the app icon to track an order or jump to deals, your cart or WhatsApp. PAY YOUR WAY ⢠Pay online in a few taps. ⢠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 ⢠A registered Zimbabwean company with offices at Club Chambers Building, Harare, and Zimdef Building, Bulawayo. ⢠Original products only. Renewed phones are tested, restored to full working condition and come boxed and sealed. ⢠Questions? Chat with us on WhatsApp.
PaMarket
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PaMarket is a marketplace built for Zimbabwe. Buy, sell, discover, and connect with people and businesses across the country. Explore a wide range of categories, including vehicles, electronics, property, rooms, jobs, services, fashion, furniture, agriculture, pets, and more. With PaMarket, you can: ⢠Browse listings across Zimbabwe ⢠Search and filter listings by category ⢠Buy and sell products and services ⢠Discover job opportunities ⢠Find property and rooms ⢠Explore vehicles and electronics ⢠Contact sellers and businesses ⢠Create and manage your own listings ⢠Follow businesses and discover new opportunities Whether you are looking for something to buy, selling an item, searching for a job, or promoting your business, PaMarket helps you discover opportunities in one place. PaMarket. Zimbabwe's marketplace for buying, selling, discovering, and connecting. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magnet E at none against PaMarket's 10. PaMarket's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. PaMarket sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Magnet E asks for nothing beyond the download.
Magnet E ships an update every 8 months, PaMarket fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magnet E | PaMarket |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Fortnightly ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 16.4 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Takunda Mugaradziko | Prince Chakusa |
In-app purchases
Magnet E
No in-app purchases
PaMarket
- Recruiter Plan$12.991 Month
- Premium Plan$29.991 Month
- 1 Job Post Credit$2.99
- +1 Featured Slot$4.99
- 7-Day Rental Featured Slot$5.99
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- 7-Day Job Boost$7.99
- +3 Featured Slots$12.99
- 5 Job Post Credits$12.99
- 30-Day Rental Featured Slot$17.99
- 30-Day Job Boost$19.99








