A magnetic fly screen door is a mesh curtain that sticks or pins to the door frame. The magnetic listings here describe automatic closure and keeping insects out. We compared seven screens on what each listing states: the screen size, the doorway it fits, how it closes, the mesh material and the fitting method. Diker is the starting point, but doorway fit decides the purchase. Six of the seven are magnetic curtains. The Magzo hanging screen has no magnets and is here for anyone who does not want a magnetic close.
Top pick: Diker Magnetic Door Screen
Top pick: the Diker Magnetic Door Screen, because it closes automatically and includes adhesive strips for fitting without drilling.
The listing names a black 120 by 210 cm curtain with an enlarged magnetic buckle design. Adhesive strips are included, with nails supplied for wooden doors. It holds 4.5 stars from 13,796 ratings, the largest count here.
It suits a balcony or patio doorway within its sizing allowance. The honest catch: Diker requires the curtain to be at least 8 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the inner door frame. The curtain dimensions are not the doorway dimensions.
Best for single doors: Mdavo Magnetic Mesh Screen
Best for single doors: the Mdavo Magnetic Mesh Screen, because its middle seam uses 34 magnets and it attaches with self adhesive hook tape.
The listing gives both screen size and maximum doorway size as about 96.5 by 208.3 cm, excluding the frame from the doorway measurement. It describes automatic closure, passage with full hands and fitting without screws, nails or tools. It holds 4.5 stars from 13,521 ratings.
It suits a single front or sliding doorway. The honest catch: the listing does not give a separate extra fabric allowance, so check its fitting diagram against your frame before choosing this size.
Best for tall doors: the Berssen Magnetic Fly Screen, because the listed screen measures 95 by 220 cm and includes a 3.8 cm wide Velcro strap.
The listing describes 19 pairs of magnets, automatic closure and finely stitched edges. It includes thumbtacks for wooden frames and describes installation without drilling. It holds 4.7 stars from 5,641 ratings, the highest average here.
It suits someone comparing screens for a taller doorway. The honest catch: 95 by 220 cm describes the screen, not a confirmed clear opening limit. The listing directs buyers to its size chart.
Best for double and sliding doors: Chiyuns Double Door Mesh Screen
Best for double and sliding doors: the Chiyuns Double Door Mesh Screen, because its listing specifies a doorway up to about 162.6 by 203.2 cm.
The fibreglass screen measures about 167.6 by 207.3 cm. The listing describes long magnetic strips combined with small magnets, buckles to hold both sides open, and a top Velcro strip about 4.1 cm wide. It holds 4.6 stars from 1,561 ratings.
It suits a wide opening used throughout the day. The honest catch: its greater width does not add height, and the stated doorway height stops at about 203.2 cm.
Best heavy duty mesh with side opening: Okayavo Magnetic Screen Door
Best heavy duty mesh with side opening: the Okayavo Magnetic Screen Door, because the listing describes reinforced 255 g/m² fibreglass and a reversible left or right opening.
The screen measures about 88.9 by 205.7 cm and fits a doorway about 81.3 by 203.2 cm. The listing describes plush edging, 36 magnets, four bottom gravity sticks, adhesive strips and extra push pins. It holds 4.5 stars from 2,302 ratings.
It suits someone who wants the opening beside the door handle. The honest catch: its doorway limit is about 15 cm narrower than Mdavo's, so check the width before you buy it for the side opening.
Best value: Iduontis Magnetic Screen Door
Best value: the Iduontis Magnetic Screen Door, because it is the lowest priced pick here and still has polyester mesh and 36 magnets.
The listing describes a centre split, automatic magnetic closure and hook and loop frame attachment. The full screen measures about 96.5 by 210.8 cm. Front, patio and sliding doors are named applications. It holds 4.5 stars from 7,224 ratings.
It suits a standard single door on a budget, once you have checked which of its two doorway figures applies to yours. The honest catch: the title's doorway figures convert to about 91.4 by 208.3 cm, but a metric bullet says 82 by 208 cm. Confirm the intended fit before ordering.
Best hanging screen with a tension rod: Magzo Hanging Screen Door
Best hanging screen with a tension rod: the Magzo Hanging Screen Door, because it offers a tension rod or hook and loop attachment and can be pushed to one side.
The title names fibreglass, and the listing gives a screen about 96.5 by 210.8 cm for a doorway about 91.4 by 208.3 cm. It holds 4.1 stars from 722 ratings.
It suits someone who prefers a hanging screen without magnetic closure. The honest catch: it has no magnets, so it does not close itself magnetically, and its rating and count are the lowest here.
How to choose a magnetic fly screen door
Compare screen size with doorway size
Dimensions below are width by height. Converted measurements are approximate, and a screen dimension is not automatically a doorway limit. None of these seven listings offers made to measure sizing. Chiyuns has the widest stated doorway limit, about 162.6 by 203.2 cm. Choose a screen whose doorway limits match your opening.
Listing specifications compared| Screen | Full screen, cm | Doorway, cm | Closure | Mesh material |
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| Diker | 120 by 210 | Apply allowance below | Magnetic buckles | The listing does not say |
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| Mdavo | About 96.5 by 208.3 | Up to about 96.5 by 208.3 | 34 magnets | The listing does not say |
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| Berssen | 95 by 220 | The listing does not say | 19 magnet pairs | The listing does not say |
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| Chiyuns | About 167.6 by 207.3 | Up to about 162.6 by 203.2 | Long strips and small magnets | Fibreglass |
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| Okayavo | About 88.9 by 205.7 | About 81.3 by 203.2 | 36 magnets | 255 g/m² fibreglass |
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| Iduontis | About 96.5 by 210.8 | Conflicting figures, see above | 36 magnets | Polyester |
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| Magzo | About 96.5 by 210.8 | About 91.4 by 208.3 | No magnets | Fibreglass in title |
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Diker asks for at least 8 cm extra width and 6 cm extra height beyond the inner frame. Applying that rule to its 120 by 210 cm curtain gives an inner frame no larger than 112 by 204 cm. That is a calculation from Diker's instructions, not a universal allowance for other brands.
Choose the fitting method
Mdavo specifies self adhesive hook tape without nails or screws. Diker and Berssen describe fitting without drilling but also include fasteners for wooden frames. Magzo adds a tension rod option. No listing says what the adhesive tape does to paint when it comes off. The Magzo tension rod is the one fitting its listing describes as not damaging walls.
Compare mesh and closure details
Okayavo states a mesh weight of 255 g/m² and a reversible side opening. Iduontis specifies polyester and a centre split. Chiyuns adds buckles for holding the screen open. These are useful differences, but magnet counts alone do not establish closure strength, and the listings give no common wind speed test for comparison.
Match the opening to everyday traffic
Diker and Mdavo describe pets passing through. Chiyuns describes a screen that closes behind you and suits dogs and kids coming and going. Magzo specifically qualifies its suitability for bigger dogs. For a dedicated pet opening, compare our dog door guide. For the mosquitoes that still get in on a hot night, our mosquito zapper guide compares eight zappers.
Magnetic curtains and fitted retractable screens
Fitted retractable screens are a different product, installed by a tradesperson. The magnetic curtains here attach as their listings describe. Magzo's title calls its tension rod retractable, but the screen hangs and can be pushed aside. It is not a fitted retractable screen system.
Use reviews after checking the fit
Start with doorway dimensions, mounting and opening style when comparing shops or forum recommendations. Diker's larger rating count cannot resolve a size mismatch, and Iduontis needs its conflicting dimensions checked. If you are also comparing ways to catch flies, our fly trap guide covers that separate purchase.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best magnetic fly screen door in Australia?
Diker is our top pick for its automatic magnetic closure and included adhesive strips, provided its sizing rule fits your doorway. Its curtain measures 120 by 210 cm, with extra fabric required around the opening. For a wide double or sliding doorway, compare the Chiyuns dimensions instead.
Do magnetic fly screen doors actually keep flies out?
No listing gives a test result, but three describe a gap free close: Diker says its magnetic buckles close without a gap, Chiyuns says its long strips and small magnets leave no gaps, and Okayavo says its 36 magnets never break gaps. Whether that holds on your door depends on fit, so measure the opening before ordering.
Which magnetic fly screen suits a sliding door?
Chiyuns is our pick for a wide sliding opening: its listing gives a doorway limit of about 162.6 by 203.2 cm. Mdavo also names sliding doors, but its stated limit is about 96.5 by 208.3 cm. Choose by the opening you need screened, rather than the door style alone.
Can I use a magnetic door fly screen on a window?
The picks here are listed for doorways, so this comparison does not establish window compatibility. Diker describes balcony and patio door use, while Chiyuns is a double door screen. If you need a magnetic window fly screen, choose a listing that explicitly gives window dimensions and a window fitting method.
What is a good budget magnetic fly screen door?
Iduontis is our value pick, with polyester mesh, a centre opening and 36 magnets described in its listing. Check its size wording before choosing: the imperial doorway dimensions convert to about 91.4 by 208.3 cm, while a separate metric bullet says 82 by 208 cm. Those figures conflict.
Can I fit a magnetic fly screen without drilling?
Diker describes adhesive strips and fitting without drilling, while Mdavo specifies self adhesive hook tape without screws or nails. Magzo offers a tension rod alternative but has no magnets. Only Magzo's listing says its rod fits without damaging walls, and no listing says what the adhesive does to paint.
Can dogs and cats walk through magnetic fly screens?
Diker and Mdavo describe pets passing through. Chiyuns describes a pet friendly screen that closes behind you, with no need to keep opening the door for dogs and kids. Magzo mentions cats and small dogs but says it is less suitable for bigger dogs. These listing descriptions are not a pet containment guarantee.
Do magnetic fly screens work in wind?
Berssen says its 19 pairs of magnets withstand strong winds, and Okayavo describes four bottom gravity sticks intended to resist being blown open. Neither listing gives a wind speed rating. Those features are useful comparisons, but they do not establish that either screen will remain closed in every breeze.
What size magnetic screen door should I buy?
Compare the doorway limit with the full screen dimensions. Diker requires a curtain at least 8 cm wider and 6 cm taller than the inner frame. Okayavo separately states its screen and doorway measurements. Use each product's own sizing instructions, because one brand's extra fabric allowance does not apply to every screen.
