UAE MOFA vs Pinzo.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UAE MOFA
Access essential government services related to passports, business attestation, and diplomatic affairs. Get updates on travel advisories and find contact information for UAE missions abroad.
- Individual passport services
- Business attestation
- Diplomatic services
- Visa exemption information
- Travel advisories
- UAE diplomatic mission details
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MoFA is a smartphone application that gives individuals, companies and diplomats to easily access services offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates. It offers access to three main service sectors for smartphone users: 1. Individual Services (Damaged Passport, expired passport, lost or stolen passport, newborn and children passport, emergency passport, and more). 2. Business Services (Attestation). 3. Diplomatic services. The application features important information on visa exemptions and travel advisories for UAE nationals as well as official news and statements issued by the Ministry. It also provides information on the UAE’s diplomatic missions abroad, from location maps to contact details and more.
Pinzo.
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Pinzo. – Discover Hidden Local Places Pinzo. helps you discover and share real local places that often don’t appear on traditional maps. Find hidden gems nearby, explore what’s trending, and navigate instantly — powered by community confirmations and trusted reviews. Whether you’re exploring a new city or rediscovering your own, Pinzo makes it easy to uncover places locals actually recommend. Key Features: - Discover nearby places: Explore local gems around your location using a map built for discovery. - Trending places near you: See what people are visiting right now and find popular spots faster. - Add new places: Pin a place you discovered and share it with the Pinzo community. - Confirm places: Help keep the map accurate by confirming places still exist. - Reviews and tags: Read trusted feedback, share your experience, and add useful tags. - One-tap navigation: Open directions directly in Maps and reach the place quickly. - Report fake or incorrect places: Help maintain quality by reporting spam or misleading entries. - Built for real-world discovery Pinzo is designed for places that maps often miss, such as: - Street food stalls and local cafés - Pop-ups and temporary spots - Hidden viewpoints, trails, and adventure entry points - Local shops and services - Places locals know but aren’t listed online - Community-powered and always fresh: Pinzo stays up to date through on-location contributions, confirmations, and reviews — keeping discovery real, trusted, and current.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pinzo. at every 4 days against UAE MOFA's every 11 days. 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.
UAE MOFA ships an update every 11 days, Pinzo. every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UAE MOFA | Pinzo. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, United Arab Emirates | Shubham Nanda |
In-app purchases
UAE MOFA
No in-app purchases
Pinzo.
No in-app purchases
