xpressionsstyle vs SAMAWA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
xpressionsstyle
Shop for a wide range of perfumes, makeup, fashion accessories, and skincare from a trusted retailer with over 25 years of experience. Discover premium brands, exclusive deals, and personalized recommendations with convenient online payment and delivery across the UAE.
- Extensive collection of perfumes, makeup, and fashion
- Shop skincare and accessories
- Browse 40+ retail store offerings
- Exclusive deals and personalized recommendations
- Secure online payment
- Swift delivery across the UAE
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Experience the ultimate shopping extravaganza with the Xpressions mobile app! For over 25 years, we've been your trusted destination for the finest collection of perfumes, makeup, fashion accessories, watches, bags, skincare products, and more. Now, we're thrilled to bring our exceptional range directly to your fingertips. Discover a world of elegance and style as you browse through our 40+ retail stores spread across the UAE. Whether you're looking for the perfect fragrance to captivate your senses, the trendiest makeup products to enhance your beauty, or exquisite fashion accessories to complete your look, Xpressions has it all. With our new mobile app, shopping becomes more convenient than ever. Explore an extensive selection of premium brands, exclusive deals, and personalized recommendations tailored just for you. Enjoy the ease of secure online payment and swift delivery to any corner of the UAE.
SAMAWA
Discover and shop for over 10,000 authentic fragrances from international, Arabian, niche, and designer brands. Enjoy competitive prices, free UAE delivery on orders over AED 200, and worldwide shipping for a seamless luxury scent experience.
- 10K+ authentic fragrances
- International, Arabian, niche, designer brands
- Omnichannel e-commerce platform
- Best prices on the market
- Free UAE delivery over AED 200
- Worldwide shipping
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Samawa Perfumes Dubai stands as a trailblazer in the UAE, revolutionizing the perfume industry with our online-first omnichannel e-commerce platform. We are dedicated to providing an unparalleled shopping experience, offering a diverse range of authentic fragrances that cater to every preference. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Samawa Perfumes has established itself as a trusted name in the world of luxury scents. Our app offers a seamless and enriching shopping journey. Explore over 10K+ authentic fragrances from international, Arabian, niche, and designer brands all in one place. Enjoy the convenience of shopping all brands under one roof. Benefit from the best prices on the market, and take advantage of our free and fast UAE delivery on orders over AED 200. Plus, we offer worldwide shipping, ensuring you can enjoy our exquisite scents no matter where you are. Download now and elevate your fragrance experience with Samawa Perfumes!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SAMAWA at 4.9 against xpressionsstyle's 4.1. SAMAWA also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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.
SAMAWA holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SAMAWA has 71 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.
xpressionsstyle ships an update every 3 months, SAMAWA every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | xpressionsstyle | SAMAWA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (7 ratings) | 4.9 (71 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 71 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xpressions Style | Samawa Trading Co. LLC |
Customer experience
xpressionsstyle
SAMAWA
In-app purchases
xpressionsstyle
No in-app purchases
SAMAWA
No in-app purchases
