Shine vs Digital Sharjah
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shine
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All you need for your beauty With the ability to browse home services, write to salons, and know the distance between you and the neighboring salons
Digital Sharjah
This app consolidates government services from Sharjah entities into a single, user-friendly platform. It offers secure and convenient access to essential services for citizens, residents, visitors, and businesses, simplifying daily transactions and supporting a connected future for the Emirate.
- Unified government service platform
- Pay utility bills and fines
- Apply for and track government services
- Access business and licensing services
- Real estate and agriculture services
- Security and safety services
- View service updates and notifications
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Digital Sharjah is the unified platform that brings together services from government entities across the Emirate of Sharjah into one seamless, easy-to-use app. Designed to simplify daily life, Digital Sharjah gives you fast, secure, and convenient access to the services that matter most - anytime, anywhere. Whether you're a citizen, resident, visitor, or business owner, Digital Sharjah connects you directly to government services, making everyday transactions simpler while supporting the Emirate’s vision for a smarter, more connected future. Do it all with Digital Sharjah: - Pay utility bills, traffic fines, and government service fees using secure payment options. - Apply for and track government services. - Access business and licensing services, including Tarkhees. - Use real estate services through Aqari. - Access agriculture and livestock services through Mazraaty. - Access security and safety services, including Civil Defense 997. - View service updates, notifications, and application status. - Explore services across Sharjah Government entities in one platform. Digital Sharjah supports the Government of Sharjah’s vision to simplify public services and provide faster, more connected digital access for everyone in the emirate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Shine at 8.0 against Digital Sharjah's 15.0. 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.
| Parameter | Shine | Digital Sharjah |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (204 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 47.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 204 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 303 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Nader Al Babi | Sharjah Executive Council |
In-app purchases
Shine
No in-app purchases
Digital Sharjah
No in-app purchases









