Comparison

Mad Kicks vs BORDERS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mad Kicks

Explore a curated selection of 100% authentic sneakers from top brands like Nike, Yeezy, and New Balance. This platform allows users to buy, sell, and discover exclusive footwear.

Highlights
  • Discover authentic sneakers
  • Buy and sell footwear
  • Wide range of brands
  • Exclusive collection
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Discover Mad Kicks, Middle East's premier sneaker store for 100% authentic Nikes, Yeezys, New Balance, Asics and Air Jordans.

About

BORDERS

Features
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The Best Shopping App In Uae For Books, Smiggle, Lego, Toys, and Vibe

Screenshots

Mad Kicks4 screens
BORDERS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BORDERS at none against Mad Kicks's shown. Mad Kicks's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mad Kicks ships an update every 3 weeks, BORDERS every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Mad Kicks versus BORDERS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMad KicksBORDERS
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB99 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMad Kicks LLCBorders UAE

In-app purchases

None

Mad Kicks

No in-app purchases

None

BORDERS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mad Kicks free?
Mad Kicks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BORDERS free?
BORDERS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mad Kicks or BORDERS have ads?
Mad Kicks shows ads; BORDERS does not.
Which is updated more often, Mad Kicks or BORDERS?
Mad Kicks ships an update every 3 weeks, and BORDERS every 6 weeks. Most recently, Mad Kicks was updated on October 30, 2026 and BORDERS on October 30, 2026.

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