Shabaka vs LOBBY5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shabaka
This app connects users with a wide array of home maintenance services, including mechanical and electrical work. Book fully qualified technicians and manage your appointments easily through the platform. Enjoy professional service delivered with the right equipment and trained staff.
- Connects to home maintenance services
- Includes mechanical and electrical services
- Book qualified technicians
- Manage bookings
- Pay for services
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Shabaka is an innovative online marketplace that connects you to our comprehensive range of home maintenance services including mechanical, electrical and others delivered across the region. We provide the right combination of technical and trained staff, supported by the correct equipment and technology. With our app, you can find and book any of our fully qualified and trained cleaners or technicians and manage your bookings at your finger-tips. Steps for an easier day: - Download the Shabaka app on your smartphone - Create an account and personal details - Choose your service and favorite time of day - Pay - Relax and leave the hard work to us
LOBBY5
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Your gateway for finding professional services providers, stores and managing preferences. Create your profile and discover smart features: - User friendly interface - Personalized Profile - Search and view - Cart - Offers - Favorites - Pages - Reminders and notifications - Reviews - Rewards
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Verdict
Shabaka and LOBBY5 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shabaka ships an update every 2 months, LOBBY5 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shabaka | LOBBY5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ejadah Asset Management Group | LOBBY 5 PORTAL |
In-app purchases
Shabaka
No in-app purchases
LOBBY5
No in-app purchases
