DubaiNow vs IM
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.
IM
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Investor Media Connect App Powered by the Investor Media Technologies Engagement Suite The IM Connect App is a dynamic platform developed to enhance engagement with attendees of Investor Media's international events, as well as its global media partners. • Schedules & Smart Notifications Designed for a global audience, the app delivers timely prompts and curated content, including editorials and event schedules, to ensure attendees are well-prepared and up to date. • Real-Time Updates Stay informed as the agenda evolves. Whether it's last-minute speaker additions, roundtable changes, or impromptu networking sessions, updates are shared instantly with all relevant participants. • Seamless MPIN Login For a secure and frictionless experience, the app uses device-level MPIN authentication—keeping access smooth, fast, and secure. • Private Access by Design No personal data is stored on external servers. Each user is identified solely through a unique, anonymous ID—prioritising privacy at every level. • CO₂ Emission Calculator Attendees can easily calculate the environmental impact of their travel and, if needed, register their emissions for official certification. • CO₂ Certificate Management Users can manage multiple profiles, each capable of storing annual CO₂ certificates, supporting sustainability tracking across various roles or entities.
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Verdict
DubaiNow and IM are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | DubaiNow | IM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Dubai eGovernment Department | Investor Media Limited |
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
IM
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DubaiNow
No in-app purchases
IM
No in-app purchases









