Comparison

Spar Key vs SMFP Pilot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spar Key

Features
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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: β€’ Logging-in into the Bank’s 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 β€˜the EU’s Payment Services Directive II (PSD II)’.

About

SMFP Pilot

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Spar Key4 screens
SMFP Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Spar Key versus SMFP Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpar KeySMFP Pilot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSparkasse Bank Malta plcUltima Payments

In-app purchases

None

Spar Key

No in-app purchases

None

SMFP Pilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spar Key free?
Spar Key is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMFP Pilot free?
SMFP Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spar Key or SMFP Pilot have ads?
Neither Spar Key nor SMFP Pilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spar Key or SMFP Pilot?
Spar Key ships an update every 19 months, and SMFP Pilot fortnightly. Most recently, Spar Key was updated on October 17, 2026 and SMFP Pilot on October 11, 2026.

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