Buying or selling something in Laos usually starts on your phone. The UL.la app, free for iPhone and Android, puts the whole classifieds site in your pocket, and version 1.1.0 is now available on both the App Store and Google Play. Here is what it does and how to get the most from it.
Browse every ad
The app shows the same ads as the website: vehicles and bikes, real estate and rentals, jobs, electronics, home and garden, fashion, services, pets and more, across all 18 provinces. Open a category, scroll the latest ads, and tap one to see its photos, description, price and details.
Each ad page keeps what you need in one place: the photo gallery, the specifications the seller entered, the price with its currency, and a way to contact the seller. Check the currency every time. An ad can be priced in kip, baht or US dollars, and the app shows the one the seller chose.
Find the right vehicle
Vehicles are the busiest part of UL.la. In the app you can open the cars, motorbikes and trucks pages, scroll through ads with photos and prices, and open any one for the full details. Before you pay for a used vehicle, always see it in person.
Post an ad in a minute
Selling is as simple as buying. Take photos with your phone, add a title, a description and a price, and publish. Clear photos taken in daylight and a precise description of the condition make it easier for buyers to decide, so take a few extra shots before you post.
Chat with buyers and sellers
Talk to the other person inside the app. Every new message sends you a notification, so you do not have to keep reopening the page to see whether someone answered. Since version 1.1.0, a notification opens the right page straight away and can show a picture. The number of unread messages also appears on the app icon.
Choose the news and deals you receive
Version 1.1.0 adds a "News and deals" option. You choose whether to receive new listings and good deals, and you can change your choice at any time on your account page.
Share an ad with friends
Found something a friend or relative would like? Share the ad through WhatsApp, Messenger and the other apps on your phone.
Keep your favorites
Tap the heart on an ad to save it, then find it again later on any device where you are signed in. This helps when you are comparing several cars, or waiting to decide on an apartment.
Small details that save time
- Pull down to refresh. Drag the list down to load the newest ads.
- Sign in your way. Use your email, your phone number or your Google account.
- Blog and guides. The app also carries the UL.la blog, with practical advice for buying, selling and renting in Laos.
Get the app
The UL.la app is free to download, and free to update if you already have it. Search for UL.la in the App Store on iPhone or in Google Play on Android, or open www.ul.la/app on your phone to find the right store.
To see what is for sale right now, browse the vehicles category on UL.la.