Aena vs Rotabus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aena
Access real-time flight information, book parking, and reserve VIP services for 43 Spanish airports. Navigate terminals with detailed maps and receive personalized flight updates. Enjoy exclusive discounts and assistance services.
- Real-time flight tracking
- Airport terminal maps
- Official parking booking
- VIP lounge access
- Personalized flight alerts
- Barrier-free 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
Rotabus
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Con Rotabus, la app de los autobuses urbanos de Rota, podrás: — Ver toda la información detallada de las rutas y las paradas más cercanas a tu posición en el mapa. — Consultar los tiempos de paso de los autobuses y avisos por cualquier parada del servicio. — Acceder rápidamente a tus paradas a través de la sección de favoritos. — Configurar alertas de aviso para la llegada del bus.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Aena at every 9 days against Rotabus's every 4 weeks. Rotabus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Aena ships an update every 9 days, Rotabus every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aena | Rotabus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (223 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 223 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 237 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aena Aeropuertos S.A. | INGENIA SISTEMAS AVANZADOS PARA EL TRANSPORTE SOCIEDAD LIMITADA |
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)
Rotabus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Aena
No in-app purchases
Rotabus
No in-app purchases
