Comparison

SHARE Rewards vs EmCan

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

Head to head
About

SHARE Rewards

This app allows you to earn and instantly spend points like cash at a wide variety of popular brands and retailers. It offers flexible payment options, combining cards, points, and other methods for seamless transactions. Enjoy a rewarding shopping experience without the need for a physical card.

Highlights
  • Earn points at 5,000+ brands
  • Spend points like cash
  • Instant in-store and online redemption
  • Flexible payment options (card, points, Tabby)
  • No physical card required
  • Supported in UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia
Features
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SHARE is the region's most rewarding way to shop. Earn points at the brands you already love and spend them like cash, instantly, in-store or online. Shop. Earn. Spend. 5,000+ brands. 3 countries. One app. Earn and spend points at: 
 • Carrefour 
 • Mall of the Emirates, City Centre and all Majid Al Futtaim malls 
 • VOX Cinemas 
 • Ski Dubai, Magic Planet and leading entertainment venues 
 • LEGO, Crate & Barrel, Lululemon and hundreds of fashion, beauty and home brands 
 • Hotel restaurants across UAE
 • and much more Pay your way. Card, points, Tabby — or any mix. The choice is yours at every checkout. No physical card. No paperwork. Just download SHARE, scan at checkout, and start earning from your first purchase. Now live in the UAE, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

About

EmCan

This loyalty program app rewards users for purchases at participating Emarat services. Earn EmCoins by scanning your QR code after transactions and redeem them for rewards and special offers. Easily find nearby stations and track your activity.

Highlights
  • Earn EmCoins on purchases
  • Redeem points for rewards
  • Scan QR code for points
  • Check transaction history
  • Station finder with filters
  • Welcome bonus points
Features
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Experience a world of limitless possibilities and get rewarded for every purchase through EmCan, Emarat's loyalty program. Create your account in just two clicks, and start collecting EmCoins right away! To register, all you need to do is enter your phone number and email address. You will be instantly enrolled into our generous program. How does it work? COLLECT POINTS After every purchase, simply scan your personal QR code in the app to receive your points. Whether you're fueling your vehicle, grabbing a coffee at Café Arabicca, or visiting Bakeria, Lube Express or Car Wash, you can collect points at all Emarat services. And to help you kickstart your journey, we'll credit your account with 100 Points just for creating your account. REDEEM POINTS Use your EmCoins to win unique rewards and access special offers. The more points you earn, the more incredible gifts you'll receive. CHECK YOUR ACTIVITY You can also check your EmCoins balance at any time by viewing your transaction history. STATION FINDER To find the closest Emarat station near you, use our store locator feature in the app. You can select the station that best suits your needs based on the services you require, whether it's a particular restaurant, a coffee shop, a car wash, vehicle maintenance services, or a convenience store. Our filter will guide you to the right station. This way, you will never miss an opportunity to get rewarded! AND MUCH MORE TO COME Explore the limitless possibilities offered by EmCan starting now. More features are coming soon. Stay tuned!

Screenshots

SHARE Rewards4 screens
EmCan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EmCan at 63% against SHARE Rewards's 19%. SHARE Rewards's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (323 vs 23). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SHARE Rewards holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHARE Rewards has 323 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of SHARE Rewards's written reviews are positive against 63% of EmCan's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SHARE Rewards ships an update weekly, EmCan every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SHARE Rewards versus EmCan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHARE RewardsEmCan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (323 ratings) — better3.7 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews18.5% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings323 — better23
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size482 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAJID AL FUTTAIM REWARDS L.L.CEmirates General Petroleum Corporation (Emarat)

Customer experience

SHARE Rewards

All ratings323 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive18.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative77.8%

EmCan

All ratings23 ratings
Positive65.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

Bugs and requests

SHARE Rewards

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App fails to load with 'Unable to Load' error message
  • Crashes on iOS version compatibility issues
  • Login credentials not working despite correct password
  • Password reset emails not being delivered
  • App stuck in update loop requiring repeated updates
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  • Email verification link opens App Store instead of validating account
  • Card verification process gets stuck with no way to proceed or cancel
  • SharePay feature unable to add cards
  • SMS verification not being sent for card verification
  • Points disappearing without explanation
  • App crashes when used in physical store locations
  • Business email addresses rejected during signup
  • App signs out users unexpectedly
  • Bluetooth permission requests for payment functionality

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add Arabic language support
  • Enable offline access to Share ID and account information
  • Add card to Apple Wallet functionality
  • In-store receipt upload without manual photo submission
  • Persistent login sessions to avoid daily re-authentication
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  • Improved password reset email delivery
  • Support for older iPhone models
  • Expanded geographic availability (e.g., Saudi Arabia)

EmCan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SHARE Rewards

No in-app purchases

None

EmCan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SHARE Rewards free?
SHARE Rewards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EmCan free?
EmCan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SHARE Rewards or EmCan?
SHARE Rewards is rated higher. SHARE Rewards averages 4.1 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while EmCan averages 3.7 from 23 ratings.
Do SHARE Rewards or EmCan have ads?
Neither SHARE Rewards nor EmCan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SHARE Rewards or EmCan?
SHARE Rewards ships an update weekly, and EmCan every 11 days. Most recently, SHARE Rewards was updated on November 11, 2026 and EmCan on November 12, 2026.

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