Arbela Store vs Shabangex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Arbela Store
Discover a vast selection of products from local and international sellers in one convenient marketplace. Easily shop, compare prices, and make secure payments directly within the app.
- Integrated marketplace
- Local and international sellers
- Product comparison
- Seamless payment options
- Wide product range
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We enable customers to shop for a wide range of products from our integrated marketplace, bringing together multiple sellers from both within Iraq and around the world. Whether you're looking for unique local items or international brands, Arbela Store offers it all in one convenient platform. Shop, compare, and pay seamlessly—all in one app.
Shabangex
Discover and purchase a diverse range of products and clothing from international markets, including the US and Turkey. Enjoy fast, secure delivery directly to your home with a quality guarantee.
- International product selection
- Clothing from US and Turkey
- Fast and secure delivery
- Quality guarantee
- Doorstep delivery
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Welcome to Shabang, your premier destination for international shopping! At Shabang, you can explore a wide selection of products and clothing from various countries, including the US and Turkey, all delivered straight to your doorstep.Our delivery service is fast, secure, and backed by our guarantee of quality. Discover the convenience and reliability of shopping with Shabang today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shabangex at weekly against Arbela Store's every 2 months. Shabangex also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Arbela Store against 5.0 for Shabangex. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively.
Arbela Store ships an update every 2 months, Shabangex weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Arbela Store | Shabangex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | RIGT | salahaddin muhammed |
Customer experience
Arbela Store
Shabangex
In-app purchases
Arbela Store
No in-app purchases
Shabangex
No in-app purchases
