DubaiNow vs VOOOM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DubaiNow
This app is the official government platform for managing over 320 essential services from more than 50 entities in Dubai. It allows users to conveniently handle bills, driving, housing, health, education, and more, simplifying daily life with secure access to government and private sector services.
- Bill payments and top-ups
- Vehicle registration and fines
- Housing and DEWA management
- Visa sponsorship and renewal
- Health appointment management
- Education directory access
- Police clearance certificates
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The Unified Platform For All Individual Services In the City DubaiNow is the only official Dubai government app connecting you to over 320 essential services from 50+ entities. Seamlessly manage everything from bills and driving to housing, health, education, and more – all at your fingertips. Simplify your life in Dubai with convenient and secure access to government and private sector services. New features are constantly being added to make your daily tasks easier. Do it all with DubaiNow: · Effortless Payments: Settle DEWA, Etisalat, Du, FEWA, Empower, Dubai Municipality bills, and top up Salik, NOL, and Dubai Customs. · Smart Driving: Pay fines, renew your vehicle registration and driving license, manage your plates and Salik account, pay for parking and fuel, handle parking permits, and view accident locations. · Seamless Housing: Pay your DEWA bills, view invoices and consumption details, activate your account, access RERA rent calculator, verify title deeds, and explore property listings, Dubai citizens can also apply for land grants. · Simplified Residency: Sponsor/renew/cancel visas, view dependent permits, · Comprehensive Health: Manage appointments, view results & prescriptions, track vaccinations, find doctors, clinics, and hospitals (DHA), · Empowered Education: Explore KHDA school & Dubai university directories, sign parent-school contracts, get academic history, and find training institutes. · Secure Police & Legal: Easily apply for Police Clearance Certificates, find the nearest police station, inquire about court case status, connect with a lawyer, and quickly access emergency contacts. · Easy Travel: Track Dubai Airport flights and report lost items. · Islamic Services: View prayer times, find mosques, manage Zakat/Iftar during Ramadan, and pay different types of expiations, · Meaningful Donations: Support numerous local charities. · And More: Explore Dubai landmarks, stay updated on city events, access digital business cards, view Dubai Sports and Calendar updates, locate nearby ATMs, and use Madinati to report infrastructure concerns.
VOOOM
Scan product barcodes to get detailed information, including origin and parent company. Discover local alternatives, engage with a community, and stay informed about boycotts. Support local economies and make ethical purchasing decisions.
- Barcode scanning for product details
- Product origin and parent company information
- Local product alternative recommendations
- Community product database contributions
- Boycott list and reasons
- Like, dislike, and comment on products
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ابليكيشين لخدمات التوصيل باكبر قاعده بيانات عن كل المنتجات اللي ممكن تحتاجها... اللي عليك تعمله هوKey Features and Offerings: Barcode Scanning: Users can effortlessly scan product barcodes to access detailed information, including the product's country of origin. Product Insights: Discover the parent company of a product and explore its affiliated brands. Users can express their preferences by liking, disliking, commenting, or even boycotting products. Local Alternatives: VOOOM recommends local alternatives to products, encouraging users to support their local economy. Community Engagement: Users can contribute by adding new products to the database and recommending alternatives, fostering a collaborative information-sharing community. Boycott Awareness: Access a list of boycotted brands and understand the reasons behind each boycott, empowering consumers to make ethical purchasing decisions. مسح الباركود: يمكن للمستخدمين مسح باركود المنتج بكل سهولة للوصول إلى معلومات مفصلة، بما في ذلك بلد مصنعية المنتج. معلومات المنتج: اكتشف شركة الأم التي تمتلك المنتج واستكشف علاماتها التجارية المرتبطة. يمكن للمستخدمين التعبير عن تفضيلاتهم من خلال الإعجاب أو عدم الإعجاب أو التعليق أو حتى مقاطعة المنتجات. بدائل محلية: يُوصي VOOOM ببدائل محلية للمنتجات، مشجعًا المستخدمين على دعم اقتصاداتهم المحلية. مشاركة المجتمع: يمكن للمستخدمين المساهمة من خلال إضافة منتجات جديدة إلى قاعدة البيانات وتوصية ببدائل، مما يشجع على تشجيع مجتمع لتبادل المعلومات. التوعية بالمقاطعة: الوصول إلى قائمة بالعلامات التجارية المقاطعة وفهم أسباب كل مقاطعة، مما يمكِّن المستهلكين من اتخاذ قرارات شراء أخلاقية.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DubaiNow at 4.8 against VOOOM's 3.4. DubaiNow also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 9). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
DubaiNow holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DubaiNow has 1.5K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of DubaiNow's written reviews are positive against 50% of VOOOM's.
DubaiNow ships an update every 10 days, VOOOM every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DubaiNow | VOOOM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.5K ratings) — better | 3.4 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 188 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dubai eGovernment Department | VOOM FOR SOFTWARE |
Customer experience
DubaiNow
VOOOM
Bugs and requests
DubaiNow
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to log in or access accounts
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Incorrect or outdated information displayed
- Payment failures and processing errors
Requested features
4 requests- Improved app stability and reliability
- Seamless integration with other apps and services
- Enhanced user interface and experience
- Expanded payment options and support
VOOOM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DubaiNow
No in-app purchases
VOOOM
No in-app purchases









