Comparison

nol Pay vs EmCan

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

Head to head
About

nol Pay

Manage your Dubai transit card conveniently with this official RTA app. Top up your card, check balances, and manage personal cards directly from your mobile device using NFC technology.

Highlights
  • NFC top-up for nol cards
  • Check card information
  • Manage personal nol cards
  • Apply for new nol cards
  • Register anonymous nol cards
  • Link cards to RTA account
  • Report lost/damaged cards
Features
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The nol Pay app is an official RTA app designed to make commuting easier for Dubai residents, commuters and tourists. With nol Pay, commuting in Dubai is more convenient than ever • Top up or add travel passes to your nol card using your mobile through NFC function anytime, anywhere • Check the card information and manage your card whenever you want through NFC function • Apply or renew for your personal nol Cards • Register your anonymous nol Cards • Link your personal or registered nol Cards to RTA account • Report lost/damaged for your personal or registered nol Cards

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

nol Pay4 screens
EmCan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EmCan at 63% against nol Pay's 33%. EmCan also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

nol Pay ships an update monthly, EmCan every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
nol Pay versus EmCan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameternol PayEmCan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—23 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoads & Transport AuthorityEmirates General Petroleum Corporation (Emarat)

Customer experience

nol Pay

Written reviews129 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral15.5%
Negative51.2%

EmCan

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

In-app purchases

None

nol Pay

No in-app purchases

None

EmCan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is nol Pay free?
nol Pay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EmCan free?
EmCan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do nol Pay or EmCan have ads?
Neither nol Pay nor EmCan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, nol Pay or EmCan?
nol Pay ships an update monthly, and EmCan every 11 days. Most recently, nol Pay was updated on November 7, 2026 and EmCan on November 7, 2026.

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