Sino Soft Classifieds App Is Live: Buy and Sell Anything in Kenya From Your Phone

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The Sino Soft Classifieds app is now live on Google Play. Kenyans can now buy and sell phones, cars, property, electronics, fashion, services and more, and find or post jobs, straight from their phones. You can post an ad in minutes, chat with buyers instantly, show your item off in a short video. The app is free to download, and your first ad is free. More than 9,900 people have already signed up on our website, and now the marketplace fits in your pocket.

Download Sino Soft Classifieds free on Google Play

What Is Sino Soft Classifieds?

Sino Soft Classifieds is a Kenyan online marketplace where anyone can buy and sell new and used items, offer services and advertise jobs. It is built and run by Sino Soft Limited, a Nairobi-based software company. Until now, most people used the platform through the website at sinosoft.co.ke. The new Android app puts the whole marketplace in your pocket, with features designed for how Kenyans actually buy and sell: on the phone and on the move.

Whether you are a student selling a used phone in Nairobi, a farmer selling produce in Nakuru, a car dealer in Mombasa or a small business in Kisumu looking for new customers, the app helps you reach buyers across Kenya without paying for expensive advertising.

Why a Mobile App?

Most Kenyans go online through their phones. Buyers browse during matatu rides and lunch breaks, and sellers take photos of their items on their phones. We built the app so that every step happens in one place, from snapping a photo to closing the deal:

• Faster posting: take photos with your camera and publish an ad in a few taps.
• Instant alerts: push notifications tell you the moment a buyer messages you or makes an offer.
• Easy contact: chat in the app or call the seller directly with one tap.
• Built for Kenya: prices in Kenya shillings, local locations, and M-Pesa for subscriptions.

Key Features of the Sino Soft Classifieds App

1. Post an Ad in Minutes

Tap the orange + button, choose a category, add photos, a price and a description, and publish. You can sell almost anything: a smartphone, a second-hand sofa, a plot of land, a car, or your plumbing, design or tutoring services.

2. Video Ads That Make Items Stand Out

Photos are good, but video sells. The app has a dedicated Video Ad feed, with "For You" and "Following" tabs, where sellers can show a product working, walk buyers around a property or present their business. Buyers scroll short videos, like them, share them and jump straight into a chat with the seller. Video ads are available on the Platinum, Business and Lifetime packages.

3. In-App Chat, Voice Notes and Calls

Buyers and sellers can talk without sharing personal numbers until they choose to. The chat supports text, voice notes and file attachments, and you can still call the seller with one tap when you prefer to talk. You can also block anyone who behaves badly.

4. Make an Offer

Negotiation is part of buying and selling in Kenya. With Make an Offer, a buyer can propose a price directly from the ad. The seller is notified straight away, and the conversation continues in chat.

5. Jobs: Post Vacancies and Apply in the App

Employers can advertise vacancies, and job seekers can tap Apply Now, fill in their details and attach a CV in PDF or Word format. Recruiters see every application in one list and can update each applicant's status. Job seekers can track their own applications under Job Applications in their profile.

6. Find Deals Near You

Set your location to see ads close to you, filter by county, town or area, and view an item's location on the map. Buying from someone nearby saves time and transport costs.

7. Verified Sellers, Ratings and Reviews

Trust matters online. Sellers can apply for a Verification Badge to show buyers that their identity has been checked. Buyers can rate and review sellers after a deal, and anyone can report a suspicious ad. Together these help keep the marketplace safe.

8. Follow Sellers and Save Favourites

Follow the shops and sellers you like so their new ads and videos appear in your feed. Tap the heart on any ad to save it to Favorites and come back to it later.

9. Flexible Subscriptions, Paid Your Way

Sellers who need more ads, longer listings or video ads can pick a subscription package and pay with M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Pesapal, debit or credit card, or PayPal. Every subscription payment is recorded under Transaction History with a downloadable receipt.

Please note: Sino Soft Classifieds is a platform that connects buyers and sellers. We do not handle payments for items. Buyers and sellers agree on the price and payment method between themselves, in chat or when they meet.

10. Featured Ads for More Visibility

Want more people to see your ad? Make it a Featured Ad so it appears in prominent spots on the app and the website, ahead of ordinary listings.

11. Dark Mode, Notifications and Helpful Guides

Switch to dark theme for comfortable night-time browsing, control your notifications, and read practical guides on business, technology and online safety in the built-in Blogs section.

What Can You Buy and Sell?

Sino Soft Classifieds covers the categories Kenyans search for most:

• Mobile Phones & Tablets: smartphones, feature phones, tablets and accessories
• Electronics: laptops, TVs, sound systems, cameras and home appliances
• Cars & Vehicles: cars, motorbikes, trucks, boats, outboard engines and spare parts
• Jobs: full-time, part-time and casual vacancies across Kenya
• Property: houses and apartments for rent or sale, land and plots, commercial space
• Services: web design, repairs, cleaning, events, transport, tutoring and more
• Health, Fitness & Beauty: salon products, fitness equipment and wellness services
• Fashion: clothes, shoes, bags, jewellery and watches
• Agriculture & Food: produce, livestock, farm inputs and food businesses
• Equipment & Machinery: construction, manufacturing and industrial machines

How Much Does It Cost to Post an Ad?

Downloading the app is free, and every account can start with a free ad. Sellers who want more ads, longer listings or video ads can choose a package:

All packages cover every category. Prices may change. The app's Subscription page always shows the current packages.

How to Get Started in 5 Steps

1. Download the app from Google Play. It is free.
2. Sign up with your phone number, email or Google account.
3. Set your location so you see ads near you.
4. Browse or post: search for what you need, or tap + to post your first free ad.
5. Chat and close the deal: message, call or make an offer, agree on the price, then meet safely and pay the seller directly.

Safety Tips for Buying and Selling Online in Kenya

• Meet in a safe, public place such as a busy mall or shopping centre, and bring someone along for high-value items.
• Inspect before you pay. Check that the phone, car or item works as described.
• Payment is between you and the seller. Sino Soft Classifieds never collects payment for items, so ignore anyone who asks you to pay "the platform" for a product.
• Never send money in advance to a seller you have not met, and be careful with deals that seem too good to be true.
• Prefer verified sellers and read their ratings and reviews.
• Keep the conversation in the app so you have a record of what was agreed.
• Report suspicious ads with the "Report this ad" button so our team can review them.

Grow Your Business with Sino Soft Classifieds

For shops, dealers, agents and service providers, the app is a low-cost sales channel that works around the clock. The Business package gives you 30 ads per month. Video ads let you present products the way you would in your shop. Followers get your new listings automatically, and a Verification Badge builds trust with first-time buyers. Your ads also appear on sinosoft.co.ke, so you reach both app users and people searching on Google.

App or Website: Which Should You Use?

Both. More than 9,900 people already use Sino Soft Classifieds on the web, and your account, ads, chats and favourites stay in sync between the app and sinosoft.co.ke. Use the website on a computer when you want a bigger screen, and the app when you are on the move and want instant notifications. An iPhone (iOS) version is planned. Until then, iPhone users can use the full marketplace in their phone's browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Sino Soft Classifieds app free?

Yes. The app is free to download from Google Play, and every account can post a free ad that stays live for 15 days. Paid packages from KES 149 give you more ads, longer listings and video ads.

Can I pay with M-Pesa?

Yes, for subscription packages. You can pay with M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Pesapal, debit or credit card, or PayPal. Payment for the items themselves is agreed directly between the buyer and the seller. Sino Soft only provides the platform.

Is the app available on iPhone?

Not yet. The app is currently available for Android on Google Play, and an iOS version is planned. iPhone users can buy and sell on sinosoft.co.ke in the meantime.

Can I apply for jobs in the app?

Yes. Open any job ad, tap Apply Now, fill in your name, phone number and email, and attach your CV as a PDF or Word file. You can track your applications under Job Applications in your profile.

How do I know a seller is genuine?

Look for the Verification Badge on the seller's profile, check their ratings and reviews, and always inspect an item before paying. Report any suspicious ad with the "Report this ad" button.

What can I sell on Sino Soft Classifieds?

You can sell phones, electronics, cars and vehicles, property, fashion, beauty products, farm produce and machinery. You can also advertise services and jobs. Illegal and prohibited items are not allowed.

Do my ads also show on the website?

Yes. Ads posted in the app appear on sinosoft.co.ke too, and ads posted on the website appear in the app.

Download the App and Start Selling Today

Turn the things you no longer need into cash, find a great deal near you, or get your business in front of buyers across Kenya. It takes less than five minutes to post your first ad, and it is free.

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