# Dubai First vs Xpence

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Xpence at 67% against Dubai First's 21%. Xpence also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Dubai First's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (412 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dubai First holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dubai First has 412 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Dubai First's written reviews are positive against 67% of Xpence's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dubai First ships an update every 3 weeks, Xpence every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dubai First | Xpence |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (412 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dubai-first/id1488312188/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpence/id1499502623/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **412** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 21.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 344 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [First Abu Dhabi Bank](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291753847) | [Xpence](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453647592) |

## What reviewers say

### Dubai First

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dubai-first/id1488312188)

Manage your credit card with ease through a mobile-first digital experience. Track spending, view rewards, access statements, and control your card with instant updates and security features. Apply for a new card in minutes with a seamless, paperless onboarding process.

**Highlights:** Digital onboarding, Transaction tracking, Rewards management, Card bill payment, Instant transaction updates, Card activation and PIN setup, Freeze/unfreeze card

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Immediate balance updates
- 💡 Good cashback facility
- ✨ App has new features and is nice to use
- 👍 Simple to use and shows needed information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is always freezing or very slow
- ❌ Push notifications stopped working
- 🐛 App freezes when trying to open
- ⚠️ Deceptive practices regarding fees
- 🔄 App constantly asks to scan EID and card

**Reported bugs**

- Push notifications not working
- App freezing or very slow
- App freezing when trying to open
- App asks to scan EID and card every time
- App asks for credentials repeatedly

**Requested features**

- Spread update releases
- Test app properly before releasing updates
- Fix constant login bugs and failures
- Increase app timeout duration
- Allow payment of utility bills


### Xpence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpence/id1499502623)

Manage business expenses and finances with a platform that allows for instant corporate card issuance and automated bookkeeping. Upload receipts and ensure compliance with transaction approvals.

**Highlights:** Issue corporate cards instantly, Set customized card controls, Automate bookkeeping, Upload and store receipts, Transaction approvals for compliance

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dubai First free?

Dubai First is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Xpence free?

Xpence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dubai First or Xpence?

Dubai First is rated higher. Dubai First averages 4.6 out of 5 from 412 ratings, while Xpence averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Dubai First or Xpence have ads?

Dubai First shows ads; Xpence does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dubai First or Xpence?

Dubai First ships an update every 3 weeks, and Xpence every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dubai First was updated on October 22, 2026 and Xpence on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*