Saudia vs Mzar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Saudia
This travel app allows users to book flights, manage trips, and check in for flights seamlessly. It also provides access to loyalty program information and allows for the purchase of ancillaries like extra baggage and seat upgrades.
- Book flights and purchase ancillaries
- Online check-in and digital boarding passes
- Manage bookings and change seats
- ALFURSAN member dashboard
- Store passenger details and bookings offline
- Book hotels and rent cars
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The Saudia mobile app offers travelers a sleek and superior experience to Book, Manage Trips, Check-In and more. ALFURSAN members have access to a dashboard with key account information at their fingertips – making the app the ultimate traveler companion. FEATURES BOOKING FLIGHTS & PURCHASING ANCILLARIES - Book your flights quickly and seamlessly. - All of your passengers' details are stored on your phone. - Purchase extras such as Extra Legroom Seats, WiFi, Fast Track and Extra Baggage. - Pay with Visa, Master Card, American Express, MADA or SADAD. CHECK-IN - Check-in online and obtain your boarding pass. You have the option to view the digital boarding pass directly in the App or receive it via SMS or email as a digital copy. - Check-in all your passengers while on the move up to 60-minutes before departure time. - Boarding passes are stored on your phone offline. - Enhance your trip with ease, now you can book a hotel, rent a car, and more - all in one convenient place! ALFURSAN Dashboard - ALFURSAN fast enrollment after completing passengers' details during flight booking. - Retrieve and update your own ALFURSAN profile. - Retrieve your miles and rewards. - Retrieve your flight history. MY BOOKINGS & MORE - Retrieve your bookings made outside the app easily and store them on your phone offline. - From changing seats to adding baggage, you can now manage everything in one place! - Streamline your journey using simplified rebooking flow and easily purchase add-ons. - Make an offer to upgrade your cabin through booking management.
Mzar
Discover the sacred and historical sites of Mecca with this comprehensive guide. Navigate easily with interactive maps, book trips and transportation, and receive timely notifications. Enjoy a personalized experience with multi-language support and reliable, updated content.
- Detailed site information
- Interactive navigation maps
- Trip and transportation booking
- Event notifications
- Multi-language support
- 24/7 customer support
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Explore the sacred and historical sites of Mecca with Mzar, the ultimate guide for religious, historical, and cultural tours. Designed to enhance your pilgrimage and visits, Mzar offers a seamless experience for discovering Mecca’s rich heritage. Key Features: Comprehensive Guide: Access detailed information about religious and historical sites in Mecca. Interactive Maps: Navigate easily with our interactive maps to find and reach various destinations. Booking Services: Book trips and transportation to your desired locations effortlessly. Notifications: Stay updated with continuous notifications about events, updates, and special occasions. Multi-language Support: Enjoy the app in multiple languages for a more personalized experience. Why Choose Mzar? User-friendly Interface: Intuitive and easy to use, making your experience hassle-free. Accurate Information: Reliable and regularly updated content to ensure you have the latest details. 24/7 Customer Support: We’re here to help you at any time, providing support whenever you need it. Download Mzar now and embark on an enlightening journey through the historical and sacred sites of Mecca.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mzar at 100% against Saudia's 39%. Mzar also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Saudia's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (59K vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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.
Mzar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Saudia has 59K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Saudia's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mzar's.
Saudia ships an update every 3 weeks, Mzar every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Saudia | Mzar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (59K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 59K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 459 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SAUDI AIRLINES AIR TRANSPORT COMPANY OF A SINGLE-PERSON COMPANY | I-ESNAAD COMPANY LTD |
Customer experience
Saudia
Mzar
Bugs and requests
Saudia
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to log in to Alfursan account
- Boarding pass not working with Apple Wallet
- Seat selection not working properly
- Booking process getting stuck or not completing
Requested features
4 requests- Add multi-destination booking option
- Integrate Apple Pay and other digital wallets
- Improve Alfursan loyalty program integration
- Enhance mobile app functionality to match website
Mzar
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Saudia
No in-app purchases
Mzar
No in-app purchases
