Comparison

Smartech vs Points by NBB

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

Head to head
About

Smartech

This app provides remote control for Immergas boilers, allowing users to monitor home temperature, check boiler status, and receive immediate alerts for any issues. It helps optimize heating system performance and reduce gas consumption, while also facilitating easier assistance from installers.

Highlights
  • Remote boiler control
  • Monitor home temperature
  • Check boiler status
  • Reduce gas consumption
  • Connect with installer
  • Receive problem alerts
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Smartech is the advanced remote control system, designed for Immergas boilers. It allows you to check the heating system, improve its performance and reduce gas consumption. At any time and from any part of the world, Smartech allows you to check the temperature of your home, monitor the conditions of the boiler and be informed immediately of any problems. With Smartech you can: - remotely control all the functions of the Immergas boiler; - install the boiler in the home wireless network as a peripheral; - register the device in the Immergas database for better assistance; - regulate the temperature in the house; - check boiler operation; - save on heating and service costs. Smartech also connects with the trusted installer and provides useful information to ensure more effective and less costly assistance

About

Points by NBB

This rewards program lets NBB customers earn points for card spending and other activities. Redeem points for cashback, donations, or enter raffles for prizes. Family members can also contribute to a shared account.

Highlights
  • Earn points on card spending
  • Redeem for cashback
  • Donate points to charity
  • Enter raffles for prizes
  • Family household accounts
  • Exclusive offers and promotions
Features
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Points by NBB is a rewards program designed especially for NBB customers, tailored to their preferences and lifestyle. It rewards them for Card spending and other activities, offering a variety of redemption options. NBB customers can log into Points App simply by using their existing NBB Digital Banking username and password. They will earn points for various financial and non-financial activities, as well as special occasions. Additionally, customers can accumulate points collectively through a household account, enabling the entire family to accelerate the earning and redemption process. Points rewards come in two types: 1. Base Points: Earned through Credit and Prepaid Card spending.* 2. Bonus Points: Earned through other activities.* How can I earn points on the Points App? 1. Spend with NBB Credit and Prepaid Cards. 2. Apply and get the Card that suits you through NBB Digital Banking App. 3. Complete your profile to receive rewards on your next login. 4. Respond to surveys. 5. Earn points on special occasions. 6. Participate in Points challenges and earn points. What can I redeem my points for? 1. Base Points: ◦ Cashback: Each 100 Base Points is equivalent to BHD 1, minimum amount to cashback is 1,000 Base Points. ◦ Donate your points to charity. 2. Bonus and Base Points: ◦ Participate in raffles and get a chance to win valuable prizes. On top of that, you will have exclusive access to many exciting offers and promotions prepared just for you! Raffles Disclaimer: All raffles are monitored, and the draws will be attended by a representative from the Bahraini Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Points’ members can redeem their points against unlimited raffle tickets using their Base or Bonus points at the announced ticket value. Winners will be announced and notified via email, SMS, and an in-app notification immediately after the draw, they will also be contacted by an NBB employee to arrange for the prize collection or delivery. All raffles are sponsored and processed exclusively by the National Bank of Bahrain. *Debit Cards also earn points with specific offers. Find out more about the offers section in Points by NBB App.

Screenshots

Smartech4 screens
Points by NBB3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Points by NBB at 3.5 against Smartech's 3.0. Points by NBB also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 1). Smartech's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

Points by NBB holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Points by NBB has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smartech versus Points by NBB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartechPoints by NBB
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)3.5 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImmergas SpaNational Bank of Bahrain

Customer experience

Smartech

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Points by NBB

All ratings15 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Smartech

No in-app purchases

None

Points by NBB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smartech free?
Smartech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Points by NBB free?
Points by NBB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smartech or Points by NBB?
Points by NBB is rated higher. Smartech averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Points by NBB averages 3.5 from 15 ratings.
Do Smartech or Points by NBB have ads?
Neither Smartech nor Points by NBB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smartech or Points by NBB?
Smartech ships an update every 3 months, and Points by NBB every 3 months. Most recently, Smartech was updated on June 15, 2026 and Points by NBB on September 20, 2026.

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