QNB Explorer vs Qatar Pay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QNB Explorer
Discover exclusive privileges and benefits from banking and lifestyle partners worldwide. Easily locate international branches and access global recognition services. Enjoy special discounts and upgrades through a network of over 200 local and international partners.
- Exclusive partner privileges
- Global recognition services
- International branch locator
- Lifestyle discounts and upgrades
- Mobile device access
- GPS partner locator
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With QNB Explorer, QNB First member will discover a world of enticing privileges available for your recognition & enjoyment. You will easily access the QNB First Global Recognition services, our international branches, and our unique QNB First Lifestyle Privileges, offering you banking and “beyond banking” privileges to help you benefit from exclusive offers, special discounts and upgrades through more than 200 local and international partners including 5 star hotels, top restaurants, high end retail stores, automobiles, spas…etc. QNB Explorer truly gives you great value for all your lifestyle expenditures. QNB Explorer Features: - Easy access from your mobile device - GPS locator to help you locate partners worldwide - Global Recognition services - International branches - QNB First Lifestyle Privileges
Qatar Pay
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Qatar Pay Mobile Application Overview Qatar Pay is a comprehensive mobile application designed to empower both local and international merchants and businesses in Qatar by providing a unified platform to host their products and services. With a secure and safe single login, merchants can effortlessly connect with their customers, streamline payments, and manage their business operations efficiently. Key Features 1. Unified Merchant Hosting: - Merchants can showcase their businesses and products in one integrated suite. - Customers can access all their favorite stores with a single press. 2. Automated Payments: - Support for stored payment cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. - Ability to store billing credentials for automatic monthly settlements. - Notifications for customers about any billing discrepancies (e.g., phone bills, Kahramaa bills, Qatar Cool bills). 3. Graphical Spenditure Planner: - Visual representation of monthly, weekly, and daily spending. - Categorized expenditure tracking to help manage finances better. 4. Invoice and Payment Links: - Merchants can send payment links with invoices for easy collections. - Option to build multi-stores and send links for customers to select and pay for delivery. 5. Submerchant Accounts: - Partial submerchant accounts for QR and NFC payment POS operations. - Ensures privacy and security under each merchant account. 6. Tool Library: - A resourceful library for customers and merchants to advertise job opportunities and search for jobs. - User-friendly cloud and subscription management tools. 7. Safe Archive Library: - Secure storage for user data, including copies of contracts, passports, and IDs. - Storage of bank account details and debit/credit card information. - Easy sharing of stored data via various media channels. 8. Noqoody Payment Gateway: - Instant subscription to Noqoody Payment Gateway. - Enables merchants to publish their stores with an official payment gateway over the internet. Benefits for Merchants • Increased Reach: Host your business on a platform accessible to a wide range of customers. • Enhanced Efficiency: Automate payment processes and manage billing effortlessly. • Financial Management: Track and analyze spending with advanced graphical tools. • Security: Benefit from a secure and private platform for all business transactions. • Convenience: Simplified processes for invoicing, payment collection, and store management. • Resource Availability: Access a library of tools and resources for business growth and job opportunities. Qatar Pay is more than just a payment app; it’s a complete business management tool designed to meet the needs of modern merchants and their customers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Qatar Pay at every 3 weeks against QNB Explorer's every 5 months. QNB Explorer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
QNB Explorer ships an update every 5 months, Qatar Pay every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QNB Explorer | Qatar Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 118 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | QATAR NATIONAL BANK | Q-Mobile Middle East Co. |
In-app purchases
QNB Explorer
No in-app purchases
Qatar Pay
No in-app purchases









