Dubai Calendar vs Platinumlist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dubai Calendar
Discover all events in Dubai, from live entertainment to sports and art. Customize your calendar with events tailored to your interests and plan your city experiences. Find new activities weekly and book tickets seamlessly.
- Discover Dubai events
- Customizable event calendar
- Event recommendations
- Find events near you
- Seamless ticket booking
- Save favorite events
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Discover all the events happening in Dubai with the Dubai Calendar app. Customise your calendar and experience the city in the best possible way, with events tailored to your interests. From live entertainment and family-friendly shows to sports contests and art exhibitions – Dubai Calendar has something for everyone. Find something new to do every week and plan ahead for the best time in Dubai. With the official Dubai Calendar app, you can: - Find events near you - View event details including the location - Buy tickets quickly with our seamless booking system - Explore events, save them as favourites and easily access them in the future All of Dubai is just a few clicks away. We’ll see you there!
Platinumlist
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Platinumlist Access Control App is the most convenient way to scan and manage your customers' tickets at the door. The app shows you live entry statistics and syncs all data to Platinumlist's server. You can also easily search customers by email address, mobile number or order number. With online and offline modes, the app allows you to scan tickets with and without an internet connection. The app is built for bulletproof protection against fraud and ticket duplication.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Platinumlist at none against Dubai Calendar's shown. On price, update cadence, 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dubai Calendar | Platinumlist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing | PLP Events |
In-app purchases
Dubai Calendar
No in-app purchases
Platinumlist
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Dubai Calendar free?
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Do Dubai Calendar or Platinumlist have ads?
Which is updated more often, Dubai Calendar or Platinumlist?
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