MBR vs UAE Stories
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MBR
Access the official website of the Vice President and Prime Minister of Dubai. Stay updated on political, economic, social, and humanitarian activities in Dubai and the UAE. Follow personal interests like horse riding and poetry.
- Official website access
- News updates for Dubai and UAE
- Political activity tracking
- Economic and social updates
- Humanitarian initiatives
- Personal interests coverage
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This application allows quick access to the official website of the Vice President and Prime Minster and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. It also allows one to browse recent important events in the emirate of Dubai and the UAE in general. Through this application, viewers can follow His Highness’ recent political, economic and social activities as well as those related to the humanitarian fields, in addition to other personal activities such as horse riding and poetry. يتيح هذا التطبيق الوصول السريع لمحتوى الموقع الالكتروني الرسمي لصاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم، نائب رئيس دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة رئيس مجلس الوزراء حاكم دبي، والاطلاع على أهم المستجدات في إمارة دبي ودولة الإمارات عموماً. ويمكن من خلال هذا التطبيق متابعة أنشطة سموه السياسيّة والاقتصاديّة والاجتماعيّة والإنسانيّة، إضافة إلى اهتماماته الشخصية كالفروسيّة والشِّعر، وغيرها.
UAE Stories
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"Welcome to UAE Stories, the first people-centric digital magazine in the UAE! Explore inspiring stories of achievers, stay updated with trending news, and dive into innovative insights from across the region. Key Features: ○ Exclusive stories of successful individuals. ○ Trending news and updates from the UAE. ○ Seamless user experience with listening mode for articles. ○ Personalized content tailored to your interests. UAE Stories aims to become the TEDx of the UAE, celebrating journeys that inspire, empower, and drive success. Download now and discover your daily dose of inspiration!"
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Verdict
MBR and UAE Stories are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 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.
MBR ships an update every 3 months, UAE Stories every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MBR | UAE Stories |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Government of Dubai Media Office | Navjot Gurudutta |
In-app purchases
MBR
No in-app purchases
UAE Stories
No in-app purchases
