Spar Key vs SafeSign
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spar Key
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Sparkasse Bank Malta plc has released an Authentication Application that has removed the need for a physical token to be used when accessing and transacting on your account(s) using the Bank’s Online Banking System. Spar Key enables a more secure and efficient environment for Sparkasse Bank Malta plc’s clients throughout the following processes: • Logging-in into the Bank’s Online Banking System; • Authorising the release of Payment Instructions; and • Authorising the release of Securities related orders. Spar Key has been developed in compliance with the requirements on Strong Customer Authentication stemming from ‘the EU’s Payment Services Directive II (PSD II)’.
SafeSign
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Manage Your Account On-the-Go with the SafeSign App Easily access your account and securely approve payments anytime, anywhere with the SafeSign app. With advanced features like biometric login and two-factor authentication (2FA), your transactions are protected by the latest in security technology. Enjoy state-of-the-art digital payment services that are simple, seamless, and accessible—designed to meet your needs wherever you are. - Safe. - Simple. - Secure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SafeSign at every 6 months against Spar Key's every 19 months. Spar Key's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). 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.
Spar Key ships an update every 19 months, SafeSign every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spar Key | SafeSign |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sparkasse Bank Malta plc | Andaria Financial Services Limited |
In-app purchases
Spar Key
No in-app purchases
SafeSign
No in-app purchases









