Bongo vs SamaraBusiness
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bongo
Discover unforgettable experiences with this app, designed to be simpler, smarter, and more personal. Easily register gifts, find local activities, and unlock exclusive rewards and discounts for memorable moments.
- Simplified voucher registration
- Location-based experience recommendations
- Exclusive rewards and discounts
- Biometric login
- Intuitive filtering options
- Smart notifications for experiences
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Ontdek onvergetelijke ervaringen met Bongo, nu nog eenvoudiger, slimmer en persoonlijker. Of je nu op zoek bent naar het perfecte cadeau of van een gekregen Bongo wil genieten, met onze nieuwste update haal je het beste uit elk moment. Nieuwe & verbeterde functies - Vereenvoudigde registratie van bonnen: Registreer je Bongo in enkele seconden – scan gewoonweg de barcode en je kan meteen beginnen ontdekken. Geen codes ingeven, geen gedoe. - Belevenissen aangepast aan jouw locatie: Vind direct de leukste dingen om te doen bij jou in de buurt. De app toont automatisch belevenissen in de buurt van je huidige locatie, zodat je moeiteloos kan ontdekken. - Exclusieve beloningen & kortingen op belevenissen: Ontgrendel speciale aanbiedingen en belevenissen met korting. Verwen jezelf (of je geliefden) met nog meer onvergetelijke momenten – aan een lagere prijs. - Aanbevelingen na reservering: Ontdek relevante extra’s om je geboekte belevenis nog beter te maken. - Aanmelden met biometrische authenticatie (Face ID / Touch ID): Sneller en veiliger toegang tot je account. - Filter Bongo’s op jouw manier: Blader moeiteloos door onze collectie met intuïtieve filters: prijs, aantal personen, nachten. Kies vol vertrouwen de perfecte Bongo. - Blijf op de hoogte dankzij slimme meldingen: Ontvang updates over je belevenis, van herinneringen tot handige tips, zodat je geen enkel moment hoeft te missen.
SamaraBusiness
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Move around the eastern province, the kingdom and GCC in the safest way possible with the most reliable Chauffeurs and at the most convenient fares Benefits Sanitized and safe vehicles on demand Highly trained chauffeurs Convenient way to book your car Payment methods options, on app payment, cash and POS machines availability in all Samara vehicles Intercity rides around the kingdom, GCC trips and airport Transfers Features Favorite address: your favorite places identified and saved automatically for ease of future booking Ride Tracking: GPS technology to locate your pick up and drop off location and to track your ride Ride confirmation: SMS, e-mail sent to you with ride confirmation Safe Ride: we share car license plates and driver information For more information about Samara, please visit our website and follow us on social media Website www.samara.com.sa Facebook, twitter, Instagram and linked in on @samararide
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bongo at every 3 weeks against SamaraBusiness's every 2 months. SamaraBusiness's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, 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.
Bongo ships an update every 3 weeks, SamaraBusiness every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.
| Parameter | Bongo | SamaraBusiness |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smartbox Experience Ltd. | Samara Trading Establishment |
In-app purchases
Bongo
No in-app purchases
SamaraBusiness
No in-app purchases
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