GDRFA DXB vs Placein
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GDRFA DXB
Access essential Dubai immigration services for citizens and residents. Apply for visit visas, residence entry permits, and renew permits for family members.
- Apply for visit visas
- Apply for residence entry permits
- Apply for new residence
- Renew residence permits
- Manage family immigration
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Smart services of General Directorate of Residency & Foreigners Affairs Dubai This application provides you access to the most frequently required services of Dubai Immigration. As a Dubai citizen or resident sponsor, you can o Apply for a visit visa for your relatives o Apply for a residence entry permit for your family members (Wife and Children) o Apply for new residence for your family members (after they have arrived in the UAE with a residence entry permit) o Renew residence permits for your family members
Placein
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Place-in helps you find your perfect place — faster. Search verified rentals and properties for sale on an interactive map, chat with agents in-app, and book viewings in a few taps. Whether you’re renting or buying, Place-in keeps the whole journey in one app. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse verified listings with clear pricing and details • Search by country, area, budget, and property type • Explore properties on a live map • Save and compare places you like • Message agents directly (text, photos, and voice notes) • Request and schedule property viewings • Manage your profile and preferences easily FOR AGENTS • Publish and manage listings • Respond to leads in-app • Track viewings and stay organized WHY PLACE-IN • Verified agents and owners • Transparent listing details • Map-first discovery • Simple chat and booking flow Download Place-in and find your next place today. Privacy Policy: https://placein.co.uk/privacy.html Terms: https://placein.co.uk/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Placein at every 4 days against GDRFA DXB's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
GDRFA DXB ships an update every 3 weeks, Placein every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GDRFA DXB | Placein |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai | Ahad Ullah Shah |
In-app purchases
GDRFA DXB
No in-app purchases
Placein
No in-app purchases
