Comparison

Aera Access vs Sampath Loyalty

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

Head to head
About

Aera Access

Features
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Aera Access is an authentication and authorization solution used for Aera’s 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 device’s 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 – supporting a wide range of identifiers and access points, PSD2 RTS compliant strong customer authentication solutions and omnichannel payments. Aera’s platform is based in APIs and SDKs for simple, flexible and cost-efficient integration.

About

Sampath Loyalty

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Aera Access4 screens
Sampath Loyalty4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Aera Access versus Sampath Loyalty: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAera AccessSampath Loyalty
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAERA PAYMENT & IDENTIFICATION ASRoshan Perera

In-app purchases

None

Aera Access

No in-app purchases

None

Sampath Loyalty

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aera Access free?
Aera Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sampath Loyalty free?
Sampath Loyalty is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aera Access or Sampath Loyalty have ads?
Neither Aera Access nor Sampath Loyalty shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aera Access or Sampath Loyalty?
Aera Access ships an update every 3 months, and Sampath Loyalty every 4 days. Most recently, Aera Access was updated on October 14, 2026 and Sampath Loyalty on October 5, 2026.

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