Comparison

Live Aldar vs Bloom

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

Head to head
About

Live Aldar

This app simplifies life in Abu Dhabi by consolidating shopping, dining, leisure, and education services. Earn rewards while managing property and discovering local attractions, all in one place.

Highlights
  • Shop and earn points
  • Reserve restaurants and earn rewards
  • Book hotels and spa experiences
  • Purchase attraction tickets
  • Pay school fees
  • Manage property payments and documents
Features
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Life in Abu Dhabi just got a whole lot smoother. Live Aldar now connects all the best parts of living, shopping, dining, and discovering the city — all in one smart, seamless app. Think of it as your new everyday sidekick (the kind that never forgets your points). Here’s what you can do now: Shop & Earn Groceries? Fashion? Random midnight retail therapy? Earn points effortlessly every time you shop. Dine & Delight Reserve restaurants with a tap — then earn points just for enjoying your meal. Yes, it’s that easy. Leisure, Elevated Book hotels and spa experiences directly. Your next escape is officially one tap away. Attractions & Adventure Grab tickets, plan outings, and explore Abu Dhabi’s must-dos without the hassle. Education Made Simple Pay school fees and stay in the loop with Aldar Academies. Family life = streamlined. Smarter Property Management Everything for your property — payments, documents, progress. Whether you’re living, learning, relaxing, or just getting things done, Live Aldar brings your world together. More convenience, more rewards, more “how did I ever live without this?”

About

Bloom

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Born out of regularly wanting to buy flowers for my wife but forgetting, Bloom allows you to set a frequency and receive periodic reminders to purchase your loved one flowers. In addition, you can create an aesthetic and local gallery of your flowers over time.

Screenshots

Live Aldar4 screens
Bloom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bloom at daily against Live Aldar's every 2 days. Live Aldar's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Aldar ships an update every 2 days, Bloom daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Live Aldar versus Bloom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive AldarBloom
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAldar Properties PJSCRuairidh Flint

In-app purchases

None

Live Aldar

No in-app purchases

None

Bloom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Live Aldar free?
Live Aldar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bloom free?
Bloom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Live Aldar or Bloom have ads?
Neither Live Aldar nor Bloom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Live Aldar or Bloom?
Live Aldar ships an update every 2 days, and Bloom daily. Most recently, Live Aldar was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bloom on October 31, 2026.

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