GEM Dubai vs Portl.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GEM Dubai
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GEM Dubai is your key to access exclusive events, parties & dinners.
Portl.
Discover trending venues, book reservations instantly, and see who's attending events. Connect with friends, send gifts, and earn social status. Organize your social life and make every outing unforgettable.
- Discover trending venues and events
- Instant table reservations and guestlists
- See who's attending events
- Send gifts to friends at venues
- Earn social leaderboard status
- Share moments and tag locations
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Portl – Your Social Life, Organized Discover where to go, who’s going, and make every night unforgettable. Portl is the ultimate lifestyle app that connects you to the best restaurants, lounges, and experiences in your city — all in one place. What you can do on Portl: Explore Top Venues: Discover trending spots, hidden gems, and exclusive events curated for your taste. Book Instantly: Reserve tables or join guestlists in seconds — no calls, no hassle. See Who’s Going: Know which friends and familiar faces are attending before you decide. Send Gifts: Surprise friends with bottles, experiences, or treats at their favorite venues. Earn Status: The more you go out, the more recognition you get on Portl’s social leaderboard. Create & Share Moments: Post, tag, and show off where you’re headed — make your social life visible. Built for people who live for great nights out, Portl makes discovering and connecting easier than ever. Whether it’s dinner with friends, a night at the club, or the next big event — it all starts here. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GEM Dubai at none against Portl.'s 2. GEM Dubai also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Portl. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. GEM Dubai asks for nothing beyond the download.
GEM Dubai ships an update fortnightly, Portl. every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GEM Dubai | Portl. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 97.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 167 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nader Nashat | Passport HQ LLC FZ |
Bugs and requests
GEM Dubai
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Portl.
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login problems after device reset
- Unreliable event availability information
Requested features
3 requests- Improved search and filtering options
- Integration with other social platforms
- Expanded coverage to more cities
In-app purchases
GEM Dubai
No in-app purchases
Portl.
- Portl Host Weekly3 Days trial$14.997 Days
- Portl Host Monthly7 Days trial$39.991 Month
