What is the best app for tracking gold prices in Saudi Arabia?

If you type "gold prices" into the App Store you will get dozens of apps, most with names so alike that they are hard to tell apart. We tried the best-known gold price apps available on iPhone in Saudi Arabia, and this direct comparison should help you choose the one that suits how you use it.

For transparency: this article is written by the team behind the Dhahabi app, and Dhahabi is our app, developed by the SKA studio (skabuild.com). So take our recommendation with that in mind. We have tried to be fair: all the figures (rating, number of ratings, date of last update) come from each app's page on the Saudi App Store on 22 October 2026, and for each app we say what sets it apart and when it is the best choice, even if that is not our app.

The quick summary

• Our pick for iPhone (and it is our app): Dhahabi: the price per gram in Saudi riyals or 11 other currencies, instant alerts, a home-screen widget and a zakat calculator, with no ads and no sign-up.
• Best app for Android: Asaar Plus: gold, currencies and bars for several Arab countries in one app.
• If you want the most-rated and oldest app: Gold Prices - Live.
• If you want to negotiate with a shop over a specific piece: Dhahabi or Gold Calculator. Dhahabi works out the raw gold value of the piece and shows estimated shop prices including making charge and VAT, so you know before you walk in whether the price makes sense.

Comparison table

All the apps in the table are free to download. The figures change over time, so check the app's page before downloading.

1. Dhahabi (our app)

Our app, developed by SKA. It is a Saudi app designed for the iPhone from the ground up. It shows the price per gram for 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K along with bar and silver prices, and it updates automatically. The base price is in Saudi riyals, and you can switch the display to any of 12 currencies: the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, all the Gulf currencies (UAE dirham, Kuwaiti dinar, Qatari riyal, Bahraini dinar and Omani rial), the Egyptian pound, and the Indian and Pakistani rupees.

• What sets it apart: an instant alert when the price reaches the figure you set, a daily summary, a portfolio showing the value of your gold, a calculator for buying, selling and zakat, price charts, a widget showing the price on your home screen, and a ready-made price card to share. No ads, no login, and your portfolio data stays on your device.
• Free and paid: prices in all currencies, charts, the calculator, the zakat calculator, the daily notification and the share card are all free. Alerts on a price you set, live portfolio valuation, the widget and the silver page are part of the paid subscription, which is monthly, yearly or a one-time lifetime purchase.
• What it lacks: it is a new app with few ratings so far, and it is available on iPhone only (iOS 17 and later), so it won't suit you if your phone is Android.
• Best for you if: you have an iPhone, you are in Saudi Arabia or the Gulf, and you want to know when to buy or sell without opening the app every hour.

Dhahabi on the App Store

2. Asaar Plus

One of the best-known Arabic apps in this field. It covers gold, silver, bar and currency prices in Saudi Arabia and in Arab and international markets.

• What sets it apart: wide coverage of countries and currencies, a large user base, and it is also available on Android.
• What it lacks: because it covers so many countries, the interface has more options than someone interested only in the Saudi market needs.
• Best for you if: your phone is Android, or you follow currency exchange rates alongside gold.

Asaar Plus on the App Store · Detailed comparison: Dhahabi or Asaar Plus? (Arabic)

3. Gold Prices - Live

The oldest and most-rated app on the list, with more than nine thousand ratings. It shows karat prices with a chart and a calculator, and lets you view the price in any currency.

• What sets it apart: tried by a very large number of users (more than 9,200 ratings), and updated in October 2026 (version 2.1, which needs iOS 16 or later).
• What it lacks: its latest update came after a long period without any, so check its store page to see what is new before relying on it.
• Best for you if: you want a simple, well-known app with a large number of ratings.

Gold Prices - Live on the App Store

4. Gold Prices - Today

An app focused on the world gold price, shown in your local currency and in others, with instant updates.

• What sets it apart: it updates constantly, and it suits checking the world price quickly.
• What it lacks: it is general to all countries, not designed for the Saudi market.
• Best for you if: you care more about the world price than the details of the local market.

Gold Prices - Today on the App Store

5. Gold Fawri

Tracks gold, silver and currency prices, with tools to help with buying and selling decisions.

• What sets it apart: it brings gold, silver and currencies together, and it updates regularly.
• Best for you if: you want a light alternative that combines metals and currencies.

Gold Fawri on the App Store

6. Gold Calculator

This app is different from the rest: its main aim is to help you work out the fair price of a specific piece (a bracelet, ring or necklace) before you buy or sell, alongside daily prices per gram.

• What sets it apart: a detailed buying and selling calculator that is useful when negotiating in a shop.
• Best for you if: you are in the shop now and want to know whether the price you are being offered makes sense.

Gold Calculator on the App Store

7. Gold Today - Live

Shows world gold prices for each karat, with a daily chart of the lowest, highest and current price.

• Best for you if: you want to see the range of the price during the day.

Gold Today - Live on the App Store

8. Gold Pro 911

A new app (released in June 2026) with an Arabic and English interface. Its idea is close to Dhahabi's: gold and silver prices for every karat by the gram, ounce and kilo.

• What sets it apart: alerts when the price reaches a figure you set, a home-screen widget, a gold calculator that includes the making charge, a zakat calculator, a currency converter and a chart with moving averages.
• What it lacks: it displays only three currencies (riyal, dollar and euro), and it has very few ratings because it is new.
• Best for you if: you want an alternative built on the same idea as Dhahabi and three currencies are enough for you.

Gold Pro 911 on the App Store

9. Saudi Arabia Gold Price

An app dedicated to the Saudi market, showing the local gold price in the Kingdom's cities in riyals for 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K and for the tola bar.

• What sets it apart: it focuses on Saudi Arabia alone, with a calculator and a chart of the last 10 days.
• What it lacks: the interface is mainly in English, which will not suit Arabic readers, and it has no ratings on the Saudi App Store so far.
• Best for you if: you want a simple app for the Saudi market and are happy using it in English.

Saudi Arabia Gold Price on the App Store

How do you choose the right gold price app?

• Currency and market: make sure the app shows the price per gram in Saudi riyals directly, not only the price per ounce in dollars.
• Karats: 21K is the most widely traded in Saudi Arabia, so it should be clear on the main screen.
• Alerts: if you are waiting for a particular price, an alert saves you opening the app every day.
• Last update: an app that updates regularly usually has better data and works better with the iPhone's system.
• The app price is not the shop price: any app shows you the raw gold price. The final price in a shop adds the making charge and VAT.

At the moment 21K is about 408.86 SAR per gram, and you can follow it live on the 21K price page (Arabic).

Frequently asked questions

What is the best app for tracking gold prices in Saudi Arabia?

Our pick on iPhone is Dhahabi (it is our app, so keep that in mind), because it combines the price per gram in riyals and 11 other currencies with instant alerts, a widget and a zakat calculator, with no sign-up. On Android: Asaar Plus. If you want the oldest and most-rated app: Gold Prices - Live. If you want an iPhone alternative to Dhahabi with alerts and a widget: Gold Pro 911.

Are gold price apps free?

All the apps mentioned here are free to download from the App Store. Some show ads or have paid features.

Is the price in the app the same as the gold shop's price?

No. The app shows the raw gold price from the world market, converted to riyals. A shop adds the making charge and 15% VAT on jewellery, so the final price is higher.

Is there an app that sends an alert when the gold price falls?

Yes. The Dhahabi app (our app) lets you set a price for any karat and sends you an instant notification when it is reached, even if the app is closed, and the notification itself states the price. This feature is part of the paid subscription, while the daily price notification is free. Gold Pro 911 also has price alerts.

Who develops the Dhahabi app?

Dhahabi (ذهبي) is developed by SKA, an app studio at skabuild.com. Its App Store number is 6772710896. Note that there is a different app with a similar name, so check the link before downloading.