Aera Access vs Sampath Loyalty
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Aera Access
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Aera Access is an authentication and authorization solution used for Aeraβs employees, partners and customers to access relevant Aera resources. Activation requires Norwegian BankID, and that all users are pre-registered implying that persons that have not been instructed by Aera or their employer to use Aera Access will not be able to activate it. Aera Access binds a user to a specific mobile device and enables the user to authenticate using the mobile deviceβs native fingerprint or FaceID. The user will receive a push notification when requesting to access an Aera resource, e.g. a customer portal, and is asked to verify with his/her FaceID, fingerprint or screen-lock. Aera Payment and Identification AS is a joint venture between the two largest grocery merchants in Norway and delivers a merchant centric payments and digital ID services platform. E.g. Aera has ID and payment gateways that enables flexible customer identification β supporting a wide range of identifiers and access points, PSD2 RTS compliant strong customer authentication solutions and omnichannel payments. Aeraβs platform is based in APIs and SDKs for simple, flexible and cost-efficient integration.
Sampath Loyalty
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Sampath Loyalty is an exclusive mobile application designed for Sampath Super Loyalty Customers to enjoy a smarter and more rewarding shopping experience. Through this app, customers can easily access loyalty details, promotions, and manage their rewards anytime, anywhere. Key Features: β’ View the latest company promotions, discounts, and special offers. β’ Check your loyalty points balance, view point redemption history, and track credit or debit updates in real-time. β’ Place orders for items directly through the app and choose between pickup or home delivery. β’ Access your bills and past transactions conveniently. β’ Receive instant notifications about new offers, point updates, and important announcements. β’ Manage and update your profile and account details with ease. The Sampath Loyalty app brings all your loyalty benefits into one convenient place β giving you a seamless shopping experience while helping you stay connected to the latest offers and rewards.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sampath Loyalty at every 4 days against Aera Access's every 3 months. 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.
Aera Access ships an update every 3 months, Sampath Loyalty every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aera Access | Sampath Loyalty |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AERA PAYMENT & IDENTIFICATION AS | Roshan Perera |
In-app purchases
Aera Access
No in-app purchases
Sampath Loyalty
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Aera Access or Sampath Loyalty have ads?
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