Comparison

Magnet E vs PaMarket

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

Head to head
About

Magnet E

Features
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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.

About

PaMarket

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Magnet E4 screens
PaMarket4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magnet E ships an update every 8 months, PaMarket fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Magnet E versus PaMarket: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagnet EPaMarket
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB56 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTakunda MugaradzikoPrince Chakusa

In-app purchases

None

Magnet E

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

PaMarket

Subscriptions2
  • Recruiter Plan$12.991 Month
  • Premium Plan$29.991 Month
One-time8
  • 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

Questions

Is Magnet E free?
Magnet E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaMarket free?
PaMarket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magnet E or PaMarket have ads?
Neither Magnet E nor PaMarket shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magnet E or PaMarket?
Magnet E ships an update every 8 months, and PaMarket fortnightly. Most recently, Magnet E was updated on October 28, 2026 and PaMarket on October 31, 2026.

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