Upcoming AE vs YABI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Upcoming AE
A marketplace for buying and selling authentic, verified sneakers in the UAE and GCC. Sellers set prices and payouts, while buyers can place live bids. All items are authenticated before shipping to ensure quality and authenticity.
- Sneaker marketplace
- Seller asks and payouts
- Live buyer bids
- Automatic bid charging
- Authentic verified sneakers
- Warehouse authentication
- Online apparel shopping
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UPCOMING is a sneakers marketplace for United arab emirates sellers , and Gulf Cooperation Council buyers How it works : stock availability depends on sellers availability of sizes / pairs , sellers will have their options to set their asks and payouts / buyers can offer ( bid ) the sellers with live bids that can be accepted by the sellers in anytime when the seller accepted the buyer bids , he will be charged automatically for his bid amount and his order will be confirmed Upcoming is authentic verified sneakers so when the seller sell his item he will has to ship his item to our werehouse where we can authenticate his item before we ship it to the buyer Upcoming is a live marketplace for sneakers and online shopping for apparels items you can sell : all limited sneakers that not available anymore in retailers / only new 100% unworn authentic sneakers
YABI
Easily buy and sell pre-owned items to give them a second life. Discover second-hand treasures or declutter your space while contributing to a more sustainable future. The platform offers intuitive listing, direct chat, and transaction management.
- Post listings easily
- Direct chat with buyers/sellers
- Manage transactions
- Find items nearby
- Promotes sustainable consumption
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Discover a new way to buy and sell with ease. Our app allows you to give a second life to your items while making great deals and contributing to a more sustainable future. Whether you want to sell items you no longer use or find second-hand treasures, our intuitive platform guides you every step of the way: • Post your listings in just a few clicks • Chat directly with sellers/buyers • Easily manage your transactions • Find items near you By choosing second-hand, you help reduce waste and preserve resources. Every transaction is a step towards more responsible consumption. Join our growing community of conscious buyers and sellers!
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Verdict
Upcoming AE and YABI are too close to call on the numbers: across 7 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.
Upcoming AE ships an update every 9 days, YABI every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Upcoming AE | YABI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brain Click | ZOUHIR BERRICHI |
Customer experience
Upcoming AE
YABI
In-app purchases
Upcoming AE
No in-app purchases
YABI
No in-app purchases









