JAM Card vs ANBorough
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JAM Card
This app provides a discreet way to communicate the need for extra patience and support in various social situations. It helps overcome communication barriers by allowing users to quickly display a message indicating they need 'Just A Minute'. It's recognized as a tool for accessibility and inclusion, particularly for individuals with invisible disabilities.
- One-tap card display
- Customizable messages
- Find friendly locations
- Rate and review experiences
- Provide app feedback
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The JAM Card App is FREE, it’s an easy and discreet way to let others know that you need ‘Just A Minute’ of patience and support. It’s a simple but brilliant concept for overcoming communication barriers – ‘You show it. They know it’ Show your JAM Card with one tap when you need a little extra time and help while shopping, in restaurants and hotels, on public transport and in the workplace and discover how it takes the stress out of social situations. Major global brands are among thousands of JAM-Card friendly businesses worldwide, with staff trained to immediately recognise your card and provide assistance. Recognised as a leading accessibility and inclusion tool, JAM Card has proved so successful it is now the go-to choice for people with an invisible disability or condition, including a learning disability, autism, ADHD and many more. Our App is just as easy-to-use and discreet as the JAM Card – plus it’s packed with many more fantastic features. Scroll to explore what it offers you… * Quick and easy to download * Show your JAM Card with one click * Choose a message that suits your needs * Find places to visit * Rate and review your experiences * Help improve services for people like you * Give App feedback and improve services
ANBorough
Access up-to-date information on local councillors, bin collection schedules, leisure facilities, and upcoming events. This app serves as a central hub for residents of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.
- Local councillor information
- Bin collection schedules
- Leisure facility details
- Event listings
- Up-to-date council news
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Mobile app developed to provide citizens of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council with up to date information about local councillors, bin collections, leisure facilities, events and much more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: JAM Card at 42% against ANBorough's 0%. ANBorough's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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.
JAM Card ships an update fortnightly, ANBorough monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JAM Card | ANBorough |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NOW Group | Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council |
Customer experience
JAM Card
ANBorough
In-app purchases
JAM Card
No in-app purchases
ANBorough
No in-app purchases
