BinSina vs SAMAWA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BinSina
This app provides access to a wide range of health, beauty, and wellness products from a leading pharmacy chain in the UAE and GCC. It offers a convenient way to shop for vitamins, supplements, skincare, cosmetics, and personal care items.
- Extensive product range
- Health and wellness focus
- Beauty and skincare selection
- Vitamins and supplements
- Personal care items
- Online shopping across GCC
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BinSina is one of the leading pharmacies in the UAE with a growing network of more than 120+ stores and now online across the GCC. Established in 1965, as part of Al Khayyat Investments, we are the UAE’s oldest pharmacy chain bringing to you more than 55 years of expertise in the worlds of Beauty, Health, Wellness and Nutrition. We think differently, always putting the customer first, breaking the conventional role of a traditional pharmacy. We take pride in our sourcing, selecting only the best brands across the globe to cater to ever changing customer needs. We focus on our community's ever-growing needs, work with our brands and partners, to offer quality products aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle. Our extensive range covers all categories available from the best in Pharmacy and beyond. Healthcare, Beauty, Skincare, Cosmetics, Vitamins, Supplements, Personal care, and so much more. “Health and Beauty should always live together, side by side , friends forever . Because when you feel great on the inside, you look great on the outside.”
SAMAWA
Discover and shop for over 10,000 authentic fragrances from international, Arabian, niche, and designer brands. Enjoy competitive prices, free UAE delivery on orders over AED 200, and worldwide shipping for a seamless luxury scent experience.
- 10K+ authentic fragrances
- International, Arabian, niche, designer brands
- Omnichannel e-commerce platform
- Best prices on the market
- Free UAE delivery over AED 200
- Worldwide shipping
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Samawa Perfumes Dubai stands as a trailblazer in the UAE, revolutionizing the perfume industry with our online-first omnichannel e-commerce platform. We are dedicated to providing an unparalleled shopping experience, offering a diverse range of authentic fragrances that cater to every preference. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Samawa Perfumes has established itself as a trusted name in the world of luxury scents. Our app offers a seamless and enriching shopping journey. Explore over 10K+ authentic fragrances from international, Arabian, niche, and designer brands all in one place. Enjoy the convenience of shopping all brands under one roof. Benefit from the best prices on the market, and take advantage of our free and fast UAE delivery on orders over AED 200. Plus, we offer worldwide shipping, ensuring you can enjoy our exquisite scents no matter where you are. Download now and elevate your fragrance experience with Samawa Perfumes!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SAMAWA at 4.9 against BinSina's 1.0. SAMAWA also leads on ratings volume (62 vs 3). BinSina's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SAMAWA holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SAMAWA has 62 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BinSina ships an update every 10 days, SAMAWA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BinSina | SAMAWA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (3 ratings) | 4.9 (62 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 62 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Al Khayyat Investments LLC | Samawa Trading Co. LLC |
Customer experience
BinSina
SAMAWA
In-app purchases
BinSina
No in-app purchases
SAMAWA
No in-app purchases









