Spark by CelcomDigi vs kipleCity
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spark by CelcomDigi
A digital-first mobile experience offering instant eSIM activation and flexible plan management. Control multiple lines, upgrade or downgrade plans, and access support all within the app.
- Instant eSIM activation
- Flexible plan management
- Manage up to 5 lines
- Affordable plans from RM15/month
- On-demand roaming
- Live in-app support
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Get a 5G eSIM without visiting a physical store. Spark is the eSIM-only experience designed for a digital-first lifestyle, comes with app-powered experience that puts you in total control. No hidden fees or long-term contracts—just high-speed connection that stays within your budget. Spark First: A limited time newcomer plan for RM15 that comes with 20GB of uncapped speed data + hotspot and 100 mins of voice call SPARKWISE: RM 5 OFF x 6 months for everyone! Note: Only applicable to Spark Standard and Spark Plus Why Spark Hits Differently: • Instant eSIM Activation: Get your number and get connected in under 5 minutes. • Total Flexibility: Pause, resume or upgrade anytime. Boosters from RM1: Add extra GB / Minutes / SMS for just RM1. • Global Roaming from RM4: Touch down in 82 countries and stay connected instantly. No more hunting for local SIMs. • Manage 5 Lines: Control family or business lines from one login. • Live in-app support — Real help, real time. Plans for Every Vibe From light browsing to heavy streaming, we’ve got a plan for you from RM12 to RM65/mth. • First: Exclusive plan designed for first timers to join the Spark family • Litei: The light-use plan. Start small & flex up when needed. • Standard: Our 80GB Hero plan. The perfect sweet spot for streaming & browsing. • Plus: The Beast. Massive 5G/4G data for heavy users who want to ditch WiFi. Need a quick boost? Flex Up with extra Data, Voice, or SMS—all starting from just RM1. How to Get Sparked (in 3 Steps): • Download: Grab the app and check if your phone is eSIM-ready. • Pick: Choose your number and a plan that fits you. • Activate: Follow the prompts and you’re live. No physical SIM, no waiting. Real Support, Real Fast: Get help when you need it with our Live In-App Support.
kipleCity
Enhance your community living with smart access and integrated management. This app offers digitalized entry, visitor management, and simplified payments for residents and building management. Experience seamless, cashless parking and urban tech innovations.
- AI-powered smart access (LPR, QR, face recognition)
- Visitor management
- Cashless parking payments
- Integrated accounting and payment solutions
- Tenant/resident communication
- Enhanced security for parking
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kipleCity (Formerly known as kiplePark) brings you unparalleled smart community experiences enabled by smart access with the latest in A.I Technology. It comes with a full suite of features that cover communication, access management, cashless payment and more. kipleCity enables digitalised access for commercial and residential use through various technologies, such as licence plate recognition, QR code, and face recognition. The advanced access management is extended to visitors via its enhanced Visitor Management feature. Building management can use this platform to communicate with tenants or residents and simplify payment collection with kipleCity’s integrated accounting software and payment solutions. kipleCity is also the first app in Malaysia to support seamless and cashless parking using licence plate recognition (LPR) technology. Enjoy enhanced security by locking your car plate number to prevent unauthorised exit. Find out more locations powered by kipleCity by downloading the kipleCity app. Be among the first to utilise life improving digital innovations such as urban tech to transform the way we work and live today. - kipleCity is brought to you by kiplePay Sdn Bhd (Formerly known as Webonline Dot Com Sdn Bhd), an approved issuer of designated payment instrument which powers kiple (formerly known as Webcash), one of the fastest growing e-wallets in Malaysia. Download kiplePark now to enjoy a seamless, secured and convenient parking payment experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spark by CelcomDigi at 68% against kipleCity's 15%. Spark by CelcomDigi also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (86 vs 3). kipleCity'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.
Spark by CelcomDigi holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spark by CelcomDigi has 86 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Spark by CelcomDigi's written reviews are positive against 15% of kipleCity's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spark by CelcomDigi | kipleCity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (86 ratings) — better | 2.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 67.5% of reviews — better | 14.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 86 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CelcomDigi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd | Kiplepay Sdn. Bhd. |
Customer experience
Spark by CelcomDigi
kipleCity
In-app purchases
Spark by CelcomDigi
No in-app purchases
kipleCity
No in-app purchases
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