Aena vs La vida es bella®
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aena
Navigate Spanish airports with real-time flight information, detailed maps, and booking for parking and VIP services. Get personalized alerts and assistance for a smoother travel experience.
- Real-time flight tracking
- Airport terminal maps
- Parking booking
- VIP lounge access
- Personalized alerts
- Chatbot assistance
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Aena: Your official app for airports and flights in Spain Use the official Aena app to check flights in real-time, book official parking places, access VIP Lounges and other airport services at the 43 Spanish airports managed by Aena, including Madrid-Barajas (MAD), Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), Palma de Mallorca (PMI), and many more. Download it for free and enhance your airport experience with these features: Flight Planning and Tracking • Check departures and arrivals in real time up to two weeks in advance. • Scan your boarding pass to access the most important information about your flight, terminal, boarding gate, schedules and updates. Airport maps and Services • Navigate the airport with detailed maps of terminals, gates, security checkpoints, restaurants, shops, car rentals, and more. • Book and manage your official parking space and VIP services: Find your parking space, and access VIP Lounges, Fast Lane / Fast Track, and the Meet & Assist service. Benefits, Assistance and Offers • Aena Club: Exclusive discounts for members. • Real-time alerts and personalised notifications based on your location and flight. • Barrier-free service to assist people with reduced mobility or disabilities. • Chatbot to answer your questions instantly. Available in Spanish, English, Catalan, Basque, and Galician. Download the app and improve your airport experience! More information at www.aena.es/es/app-oficial.html
La vida es bella®
Easily manage your gift box experiences. Scan your voucher, explore included plans, and book your chosen activity directly through the app. You can even change your gift box if your preferences change.
- Scan and register gift vouchers
- Discover included gift box plans
- Book experiences directly
- Check availability for stays
- Easily change gift boxes
- Redeem vouchers from smartphone
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Descarga la aplicación de La vida es bella. ¡Disfrutar al máximo de tu experiencia es muy fácil! Escaneo mi bono regalo para registrarlo y llevarlo siempre conmigo. Descubro todos los planes incluidos en mi caja regalo y elijo el que más me gusta. Llamo desde la aplicación para reservar, y para las estancias, compruebo la disponibilidad directamente desde la App. Si he cambiado de opinión y opto por otro plan, cambio mi caja regalo de forma fácil, rápida y gratuitamente desde la App. El día en que viva la experiencia, enseño el bono regalo directamente desde mi Smartphone para canjearlo.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aena at 18% against La vida es bella®'s 0%. Aena also leads on device support (3 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Aena ships an update every 2 weeks, La vida es bella® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aena | La vida es bella® |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (226 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 226 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 233 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aena Aeropuertos S.A. | Smartbox Experience Ltd. |
Customer experience
Aena
La vida es bella®
Bugs and requests
Aena
Reported bugs
18 issues- App freezes on loading screen with Aena logo
- Login credentials work on website but not in app
- Cannot add flights with January 2026 dates
- PRM assistance form submission errors at certain airports
- WiFi password loss and connection failures
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- Service errors during account creation
- Parking booking form broken for single-terminal airports
- Screen freezing during transaction processing
- Keyboard not visible during login
- App crashes when accessing VIP lounge purchase
- Booking information disappears after app exit
- Unable to find booked parking without confirmation code
- Fast Lane QR codes showing as invalid
- Payment amount field non-functional
- Password character limit restrictions (max 10 characters)
- Text paste disabled in multiple form fields
- Payment method not saved properly (Via T)
- Email validation timing issues
Requested features
10 requests- Add Apple Pay payment option
- Support for all official Spanish languages
- Ability to manage and extend existing bookings
- Better WiFi connection reliability
- Improved error messages and user guidance
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- Faster email confirmation delivery
- Password paste functionality
- Terminal selection field for single-terminal airports
- Persistent booking display without requiring 'manage' action
- Comprehensive airport information (airside facilities, amenities)
La vida es bella®
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Aena
No in-app purchases
La vida es bella®
No in-app purchases
