Comparison

DubaiNow vs Mareye

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DubaiNow

This app serves as a unified digital platform for all individual services in Dubai, connecting users to over 320 essential services from more than 50 entities. It simplifies managing bills, driving, housing, health, education, and more, offering convenient and secure access to government and private sector services.

Highlights
  • Effortless bill payments
  • Smart driving services
  • Seamless housing management
  • Simplified residency applications
  • Comprehensive health services
  • Empowered education resources
  • Secure police and legal access
Features
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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.

About

Mareye

Plan your time on the water with real-time weather, sea conditions, and community insights. Discover coastal locations, record your voyages with photos and videos, and stay connected with fellow boaters.

Highlights
  • Weather and sea condition forecasts
  • Boat-motion observations
  • Discover marinas and anchorages
  • Record voyages with media
  • Share voyages privately or publicly
  • Connect with friends on the map
  • Report hazards and wildlife
Features
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Mareye brings weather, sea conditions, coastal places, and your boating community together—helping you plan your time on the water and share the moments that make every voyage memorable. Whether you’re choosing an anchorage, checking conditions, or catching up with friends, Mareye keeps the experience simple. • Check the conditions Explore wind and wave forecasts and view recent boat-motion observations shared by participating Mareye users. • Find your next stop Discover marinas, anchorages, and mooring locations on the map. Ask the Mareye Assistant for help exploring places and planning voyages. • Keep your voyages together Record your routes and attach photos and videos to new or past voyages. Add locations to your media so your memories stay connected to the places you visited. • Share your way Share voyages, photos, and videos with all friends or selected friends—or keep them private. Choose whether to include your recorded route. • Stay connected See what friends are sharing, exchange messages, and find their shared positions on the map, according to their privacy settings. • Contribute to the community Report hazards and wildlife sightings, and explore observations from others on the water. With layouts designed for phones and tablets, Mareye brings your boating life into one place. Your life on the water.

Screenshots

DubaiNow4 screens
Mareye3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DubaiNow at 1.5K against Mareye's 1. Mareye's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mareye holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DubaiNow has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DubaiNow ships an update every 9 days, Mareye every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DubaiNow versus Mareye: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDubaiNowMareye
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size192 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDubai eGovernment DepartmentBrand Gear, LLC

Customer experience

DubaiNow

All ratings1,500 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews217 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral9.7%
Negative27.6%

Mareye

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Mareye

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DubaiNow

No in-app purchases

None

Mareye

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DubaiNow free?
DubaiNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mareye free?
Mareye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DubaiNow or Mareye?
Mareye is rated higher. DubaiNow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Mareye averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do DubaiNow or Mareye have ads?
Neither DubaiNow nor Mareye shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DubaiNow or Mareye?
DubaiNow ships an update every 9 days, and Mareye every 5 days. Most recently, DubaiNow was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mareye on November 5, 2026.

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