Comparison

Spar Key vs Laferla

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
Read full description

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

Laferla

Features
Read full description

At Laferla, we've designed our mobile app to offer unparalleled convenience and security, bringing your insurance policies into the palm of your hand. With over 40 years of expertise, Laferla is committed to delivering innovative insurance solutions right at your fingertips.

Screenshots

Spar Key4 screens
Laferla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Laferla at every 6 weeks against Spar Key's every 19 months. Spar Key's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.4). 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, Laferla every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Spar Key versus Laferla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpar KeyLaferla
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 6 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB68 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSparkasse Bank Malta plcLaferla Digital OU

In-app purchases

None

Spar Key

No in-app purchases

None

Laferla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spar Key free?
Spar Key is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Laferla free?
Laferla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spar Key or Laferla have ads?
Neither Spar Key nor Laferla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spar Key or Laferla?
Spar Key ships an update every 19 months, and Laferla every 6 weeks. Most recently, Spar Key was updated on October 26, 2026 and Laferla on October 25, 2026.

Other comparisons