HIA Qatar vs QAIA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HIA Qatar
Navigate Hamad International Airport with an interactive map and access live flight updates. Discover airport services, shops, and restaurants to enhance your travel experience.
- Interactive airport map
- Live flight information
- Flight notifications
- Services and facilities directory
- Shops and restaurants directory
- Promotion notifications
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Hamad International Airport (HIA) is pleased to announce our new HIA Qatar mobile app, your travel companion for a unique experience through our airport. Find your way around the airport with its state of the art map; access live information about your flight; learn about our services and facilities; and find your favourite shops and restaurants. Key features · Airport navigation and interactive map · Live flight information and notifications · Airport services and facilities directory · Shops, cafés, restaurants directory, with promotion notificationsxNote: Continued use of GPS (Location services) running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. HIA Qatar app will automatically shut down its location services if you are not in Hamad International Airport region.
QAIA
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Make your journey through Queen Alia International Airport easier with QAIA. Access flight information, explore airport facilities, and find useful services in one place. • Flight Information: View arrival and departure schedules and save flights for easy access. • Airport Maps: Explore the terminal and locate airport facilities. • Shop & Dine: Discover shops, restaurants, and cafés. • Boarding Passes: Scan your boarding pass to view its details. • Transportation: Find information about transport options to and from the airport. • Lost & Found: Access information to help you enquire about lost belongings. • Airport Announcements: Read airport news and updates. • Contact & Feedback: Contact the airport team and share feedback about your airport experience. Available in English and Arabic. Some features require an internet connection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: QAIA at 3 against HIA Qatar's 1. QAIA also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
HIA Qatar ships an update every 3 months, QAIA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HIA Qatar | QAIA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hamad International Airport | AIRPORT INTERNATIONAL GROUP |
In-app purchases
HIA Qatar
No in-app purchases
QAIA
No in-app purchases
