Etihad vs Emirates Palace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Etihad
This travel app simplifies your journey by allowing you to book flights, manage bookings, and check in easily. Access mobile boarding passes, receive real-time flight updates, and discover exclusive travel deals. Enhance your trip with options for seat selection, extra baggage, and lounge access.
- Flight booking and management
- Mobile check-in and boarding passes
- Real-time flight status updates
- Seat selection and extras
- Exclusive travel deals
- Etihad Guest program management
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A brand-new travel companion for your trips. Book flights, check in, and manage your bookings seamlessly with the Etihad Airways app. Whether you're flying Economy, Business, or First, enjoy a hassle-free journey with mobile boarding passes at your fingertips, real-time flight status, and exclusive travel deals. Why Download the Etihad Airways App? - Flight Booking & Management – Easily search, book, and manage flights - Fast & Easy Check-in – Check in, select your seat, and download your mobile boarding pass. - Live Flight Status & Updates – Get real-time alerts on flight delays, gate changes, and departure times. - Upgrade & Add Extras – Choose your favorite seat, add lounge access, extra baggage, and Priority Boarding. - Exclusive Travel Deals – Find offers on flights in Economy, Business, and First. - Etihad Guest program – Manage your miles, check status, select and enjoy exclusive benefits. - Fly to Abu Dhabi & Beyond – Discover Abu Dhabi Stopover package, trending destinations, and top travel experiences. Download the Etihad Airways app now for effortless booking, easy check-in, and exclusive travel deals!
Emirates Palace
Book a luxurious stay, explore diverse palatial experiences, and enhance your holiday. Discover dining, spa treatments, hotel services, and exclusive offers. Request special services and stay updated on the latest news and promotions.
- Book rooms at best rates
- View and reserve dining options
- Access and book spa treatments
- Discover hotel services and facilities
- Avail special offers and promotions
- Request special services via app/WhatsApp
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Book your royal stay, choose from a variety of palatial experiences and enhance your holiday at Emirates Palace. The official Emirates Palace App allows you to: - Book rooms at the best available rates. - View all the dining options available in the hotel and make reservations. - Access to Emirates Palace Spa treatments and make bookings. - Know more on the services and facilities of the hotel. - Avail special offers and promotions across the hotel experiences. - Request special services via the app or the dedicated WhatsApp number. - Follow our latest news and promotions on our social media channels.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Emirates Palace at 5.0 against Etihad's 4.4. Emirates Palace also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Etihad's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (18K vs 1). On price, 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.
Emirates Palace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Etihad has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Etihad ships an update every 5 days, Emirates Palace monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Etihad | Emirates Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (18K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 192 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Etihad Airways | Mankara Software Services Private Limited |
Customer experience
Etihad
Emirates Palace
Bugs and requests
Etihad
Reported bugs
13 issues- Unable to log in
- Cancelled all booking details
- Issues with paying for seat changes
- Booked flights disappearing from app
- Incorrect flight information displayed
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- Inability to check in through the app
- Redirecting issues and 404 errors
- Visa system not working
- Refund and customer service issues
- Inability to upload documents for check-in
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Frequent log-outs and re-logins required
- Inability to manage bookings through the app
Requested features
9 requests- Allow copying and pasting of passwords
- Enable saving boarding passes to Apple Wallet
- Improve seat selection and management
- Add ability to book flights using miles
- Integrate loyalty program details
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- Improve app performance and stability
- Enhance user experience and navigation
- Add more features to the app
- Improve customer support and communication
Emirates Palace
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Etihad
No in-app purchases
Emirates Palace
No in-app purchases
