Ithra vs Experience AlUla
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ithra
Discover and organize upcoming cultural programs, exhibitions, and workshops. Stay updated on the latest news and events happening in Dhahran and across Saudi Arabia. Plan your visits smoothly by saving your favorite events.
- Explore up-to-date programs
- Create a favorites list
- Organize event dates and times
- Stay updated on news and announcements
- Discover design-focused events, exhibitions, talks, and workshops
- Information on events in Dhahran and Saudi Arabia
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The Ithra mobile app will assist you in your journey of enrichment. Explore the most up-to-date programs offered at Ithra, and create a list of your favorites. We will help you to organize the date and time of your favorites to ensure your next visit is smooth and pleasant. Keep up-to-date with the latest news and happenings at Ithra, as well as announcements from Ithra’s exciting upcoming programs, consisting of design-focused events, exhibitions, installations, talks and workshops that will be take place in Dhahran city or around the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In support of cultural exchange and education, this app is published by Aramco Associated Services Company at the request of its parent company, Saudi Aramco. Additional information is on file with the DOJ in Washington, D.C.
Experience AlUla
Plan your trip to AlUla with this official guide. Discover landmarks, dining, events, and book experiences directly within the app. Manage bookings, view tickets, and stay informed about what's happening.
- Explore points of interest
- Book experiences and events
- Manage bookings and tickets
- View live availability
- Discover dining and accommodation
- Filter by location and event type
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The official destination app for AlUla with the latest information to help plan your visit. Explore points of interest, including landmarks and must-visit locations, dining & cafes, festivals, events, concerts, experiences, and more. My AlUla: • Register an account and sign in to view your bookings and save your preferences • Browse the app and make bookings as a user or as a guest • Stay connected with our newsletter subscription Booking and Payments: • Try our new and enhanced native in-app booking and payment journeys for your favourite experiences and events • Live availability, shopping cart, and secure Credit Card or Apple Pay • View your bookings and open your tickets in-app • Cancel a booking Explore: • Discover places to visit, restaurants, accommodation, festivals and what’s on in AlUla • Use our new map to filter by Experiences, Accommodation, Concerts and more Experience Improvements: • Brand new look and feel to enhance your experience on the app
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Verdict
Ithra and Experience AlUla both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Ithra's written reviews are positive against 35% of Experience AlUla's. Ithra also leads on iOS requirement (12.3 vs 15.0). Experience AlUla's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (259 vs 20). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Ithra against 4.7 for Experience AlUla. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Experience AlUla has 259 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Ithra's written reviews are positive against 35% of Experience AlUla's.
Ithra ships an update every 3 months, Experience AlUla monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ithra | Experience AlUla |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (20 ratings) | 4.7 (259 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 35.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 259 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.3 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 151 MB | 303 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aramco Services Company | Royal Commission for AlUla |
Customer experience
Ithra
Experience AlUla
In-app purchases
Ithra
No in-app purchases
Experience AlUla
No in-app purchases
