Comparison

Heroo vs PlanDXB

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

Head to head
About

Heroo

Features
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Discover. Book. Done. Heroo is the new way to find and book local services near you and your city. Swipe through short videos from the best salons, spas, gyms, and restaurants near you β€” and book instantly, without leaving the app. No more scrolling through Google reviews or DMing businesses on Instagram. Heroo brings everything together in one place: beautiful video showcases, real pricing, and instant booking with secure payment. Why Heroo? β€’ Swipe through a personalized feed of local service videos β€’ See exactly what you're booking β€” real videos, real results β€’ Book and pay in seconds, directly in the app β€’ Get instant confirmation and reminders β€’ Discover new businesses curated just for you Services on Heroo: Hair salons β€’ Barbershops β€’ Spas & wellness β€’ Gyms & fitness β€’ Restaurants & cafΓ©s β€’ Beauty & nails β€’ And much more Heroo learns what you love. The more you use it, the better your feed gets β€” showing you services you'll actually want to book, at prices that match your style. Available now. Expanding globally.

About

PlanDXB

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PlanDXB, Dubai's Sports & Social Community Stop digging through endless group chats to find your next game. PlanDXB brings Dubai's activity community into one place β€” discover events, reserve your spot, and show up ready to play. Whether it's volleyball, football, padel, running, or a community meetup, PlanDXB makes it effortless to find activities, join in, and meet people who love the same things you do. DISCOVER ACTIVITIES Browse upcoming games and events near you, sorted by date and filtered by format and skill level. See exactly how many spots are left, who's already in, and where it's happening β€” with one-tap directions to the venue. JOIN IN ONE TAP Found something you like? Reserve your spot instantly. If it's full, hop on the waitlist and see your exact position in line. When a seat opens up, you'll get notified and can claim it before it's gone. NEVER MISS OUT Get reminders before every session so you always show up on time. Track your upcoming plans and look back on everything you've joined β€” all in one place. FAIR & ORGANIZED No more no-shows ruining the plan. PlanDXB handles attendance, cancellation windows, and waitlists automatically, so events stay full and everyone gets a fair shot at a spot. BUILT FOR THE COMMUNITY See community rules, follow on Instagram, and stay connected with everyone taking part. Open to all skill levels β€” from first-timers to seasoned regulars. WHY PLANDXB β€’ Find and join activities in seconds β€’ Real-time spots and waitlist positions β€’ Smart reminders so you never miss out β€’ Track your history and reliability β€’ Available in English and Arabic with full right-to-left support Download PlanDXB and get in the game. Your next plan is one tap away.

Screenshots

Heroo4 screens
PlanDXB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PlanDXB at every 4 days against Heroo's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heroo ships an update every 10 days, PlanDXB every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Heroo versus PlanDXB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHerooPlanDXB
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size62 MB43 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBORODACH BARBERSHOP GENTS SALON LLCFaris Kamal

In-app purchases

None

Heroo

No in-app purchases

None

PlanDXB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heroo free?
Heroo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PlanDXB free?
PlanDXB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Heroo or PlanDXB have ads?
Both Heroo and PlanDXB show ads.
Which is updated more often, Heroo or PlanDXB?
Heroo ships an update every 10 days, and PlanDXB every 4 days. Most recently, Heroo was updated on September 20, 2026 and PlanDXB on July 21, 2026.

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