Auto Trader UAE vs Licenseplate AE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Auto Trader UAE
This app is a marketplace for buying and selling vehicles, boats, and premium numbers in the UAE. Users can browse listings, filter searches, save favorites, and contact sellers directly. Sellers can manage their ads and inventory.
- Browse vehicle listings
- Filter and search ads
- Save favorite items
- Contact sellers directly
- Post and manage ads
- Manage dealer inventory
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Auto Trader UAE is a marketplace for buying and selling cars, bikes, boats, number plates and premium mobile numbers across the UAE. Browse fresh listings from dealers and private sellers, search and filter quickly, save favourites, and contact sellers directly by phone, WhatsApp or enquiry. Sellers can post and manage their ads, while dealers can manage their inventory and customer enquiries from their account. Auto Trader UAE brings the UAE automotive and classifieds marketplace together in one simple app.`
Licenseplate AE
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VIP License Plate is the UAE's premier marketplace for buying and selling private license plates across all seven emirates — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain. Whether you're a collector hunting for a rare single-digit plate, an investor looking to unlock the value of a prized number, or simply want to personalize your vehicle with a unique combination — our platform connects buyers and sellers in one seamless, secure experience. • Browse thousands of plates from all UAE emirates • Advanced filters by city, digits, price, and rarity • Save favourites to your personal wishlist • List and manage your own plates for sale • Built-in price calculator to estimate plate value • Secure OTP-based login — no passwords needed • Instant contact with sellers via call or WhatsApp • Real-time notifications for your listings and activity • Full Arabic and English language support • Dark mode included In the UAE, a number plate is more than metal — it's a symbol of status, personality, and investment. We built this platform to make plate trading transparent, convenient, and fully compliant with UAE regulations. Join the largest online community for license plate trading in the UAE and drive forward — one plate at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Auto Trader UAE at 13.0 against Licenseplate AE's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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.
Auto Trader UAE ships an update every 5 weeks, Licenseplate AE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Auto Trader UAE | Licenseplate AE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Batol Sebai | Marton Ersek |
In-app purchases
Auto Trader UAE
No in-app purchases
Licenseplate AE
No in-app purchases
Questions
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