Spar Key vs SMFP Pilot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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 Bankβs Online Banking System. Spar Key enables a more secure and efficient environment for Sparkasse Bank Malta plcβs clients throughout the following processes: β’ Logging-in into the Bankβs Online Banking System; β’ Authorising the release of Payment Instructions; and β’ Authorising the release of Securities related orders. Spar Key has been developed in compliance with the requirements on Strong Customer Authentication stemming from βthe EUβs Payment Services Directive II (PSD II)β.
SMFP Pilot
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Smart Fuel Pass gives you access to hundreds of EV charging points with direct payment and no hidden fees. Whether public or private, you can easily start and stop charging right from the app. Discover nearby chargers with detailed information about connector types, availability, and pricing. Follow your charging session in real time with insights on charging power, energy delivered, and battery state of charge. With Smart Fuel Pass you get: Access to public and private charging stations Direct, instant payment without extra fees Clear overview of charging sessions and costs Easy management of your charging history Make EV charging simple, transparent, and accessible everywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SMFP Pilot at fortnightly against Spar Key's every 19 months. Spar Key's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· 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, SMFP Pilot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spar Key | SMFP Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sparkasse Bank Malta plc | Ultima Payments |
In-app purchases
Spar Key
No in-app purchases
SMFP Pilot
No in-app purchases









