Ithra vs SAR North East
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.
SAR North East
Book and manage train tickets with a refreshed user experience. Discover new ticket types and personalize your journey with travel extras like baggage, lounge access, and meals. The app features an intuitive interface, improved navigation, and optimized performance for seamless travel planning.
- New ticket types (Economy Saver, Business, etc.)
- Add travel extras (baggage, lounge, meals)
- Sleek new user interface
- Improved navigation
- Personal account access
- Optimized performance
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Welcome to the new and improved SAR North & East mobile application. Discover a revamped user experience, new ticket types and travel extras with our latest application update. We've refreshed the look to make booking and managing train tickets easier and more user-friendly than ever before. What's New in This Update: · New Ticket Types: Introducing our new ticket types – Economy Saver, Economy, Business, Business Premium, Private Cabin and Private Cabin Premium. Handpick the ticket type that is right for you. · New Travel Extras: Personalise your travel experience with SAR by adding extra baggage, lounge access and on-board meals from within our app. · A Sleek New User Interface: Immerse yourself in a modern and intuitive design that enhances your interaction with our app. · Improved Navigation: Effortlessly move between screens with our enhanced navigation, ensuring a seamless journey through the app. · New Menu Tab: Explore additional menu options with our newly added menu tab, providing an enriched and customizable experience. · Personal Account Access: Registered users now have the convenience of accessing their personal accounts directly from the app. · Optimized Performance: Enjoy a faster and more responsive app experience with our performance optimizations. · General Fixes: We've addressed various issues to ensure a more stable and reliable application. Download the new SAR North & East application today and enjoy a more rewarding travel experience with SAR.
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Verdict
Ithra and SAR North East both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Ithra's written reviews are positive against 21% of SAR North East's. SAR North East's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 20) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 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 4.5 for SAR North East. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SAR North East has 1.7K 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 21% of SAR North East's.
Ithra ships an update every 3 months, SAR North East every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ithra | SAR North East |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (20 ratings) — better | 4.5 (1.7K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 20.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 | 1.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aramco Services Company | SAUDI RAILWAY COMPANY |
Customer experience
Ithra
SAR North East
Bugs and requests
Ithra
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SAR North East
Reported bugs
5 issues- Login issues and account access problems
- Booking process errors and failed transactions
- Inconsistent seat availability information
- Outdated schedule and pricing data
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Implement a loyalty points system
- Improve seat availability visibility
- Enhance app stability and performance
- Offer more flexible ticket cancellation/refund policies
- Provide better customer support
In-app purchases
Ithra
No in-app purchases
SAR North East
No in-app purchases
