RAKEZ vs Big 5 Global
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RAKEZ
Manage your business within the UAE's dynamic economic zone. Track requests, make payments, and stay updated on the latest news. Access a client portal for renewals and bookings.
- Company Dashboard
- Service Requests Status Tracker
- E-Wallet for payments
- Licence Renewal
- Appointment Booking
- Important Reminders
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Ras Al-Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) is a powerhouse business and industrial hub in the UAE that uniquely offers customisable solutions to free zone and non-free zone businesses. Our mobile app allows you to track the status of your requests, raise enquires, get support, make payments as well as catch up on the latest news. It also provides direct access to RAKEZ Portal 360, a platform wherein our clients can initiate their renewal requests Download and explore key features like: 1. Company Dashboard 2. Important Reminders 3. E-Wallet 4. Licence Renewal 5. Service Requests Status Tracker 6. Appointment Booking 7. and many more
Big 5 Global
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Big 5 Global is the leading, annual meeting place for everyone in construction and urban development, connecting global expertise with regional opportunity to drive lasting economic impact. Backed by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, Big 5 Global has expanded beyond construction to include supply chain solutions, digital technology, sustainability, urban planning & design, geospatial intelligence and facilities management; reflecting how modern cities are shaped and the industry’s evolving demands. From 24 – 27 November 2025 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, it brings 85,000 attendees and 2,800 exhibitors from 165+ countries to build business, expand networks and learn from industry leaders. The event portfolio includes: Heavy, Totally Concrete, Marble & Stone World, Urban Design & Landscape Expo, Windows, Doors & Facades, HVACR World, LiveableCitiesX, GeoWorld and FutureFM. Featuring 4 leadership summits, CPD talks and The Big 5 Impact Awards, Big 5 Global fosters collaboration and delivers practical solutions to today’s challenges. Organized by DMG Events. Visit www.big5global.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: RAKEZ at 3 against Big 5 Global's 1. RAKEZ also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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.
RAKEZ ships an update every 6 weeks, Big 5 Global monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RAKEZ | Big 5 Global |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone | DMG EVENTS LIMITED |
In-app purchases
RAKEZ
No in-app purchases
Big 5 Global
No in-app purchases
