Comparison

Direct Debit System vs EMARATAX

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

Head to head
About

Direct Debit System

This app facilitates the registration and signing of UAEDDS mandates using UAEPASS. It streamlines the process for users needing to manage direct debit authorizations.

Highlights
  • UAEDDS mandate registration
  • UAEPASS signature integration
  • Direct debit authorization management
Features
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UAEDDS mandate registeration UAEDDS mandate signature using UAEPASS

About

EMARATAX

Features
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The EmaraTax mobile app will significantly enhance the way taxpayers access the services offered by the Federal Tax Authority. The app is a taxpayer centric solution with optimized functionalities for taxpayers. With future enhancements, the app will provide seamless integration with all ecosystem players and automate tax compliance services. Users will be able to register for tax, manage their user profiles, file returns, submit homebuilders refund requests, and make payments. All of this resulting in efficient operations and increased taxpayer satisfaction. Users will benefit from the improved and feature-rich app designed to revolutionize the way they manage their taxes on the go. The FTA will continue to launch additional services and features in phases until the first quarter of 2023. The main services and features available in the app include: Language The app supports multiple languages: English and Arabic Registration Register as an online user Login to the portal Modify online user account details Password reset Link TRN to new email address Link multiple online users to a single taxable person’s account Manage access for online users Manage multiple tax accounts using a single email address Change the admin of a taxable person account Refunds Refund claims for UAE nationals building new residences Returns Submit returns Submit VAT voluntary disclosures (VD) Edit submitted VAT returns Edit submitted Excise Tax returns Payments Make payments for returns, VDs, tax assessments and penalties Make advance payments Make payments for Registration printed certificates

Screenshots

Direct Debit System4 screens
EMARATAX4 screens

Verdict

The call

Direct Debit System and EMARATAX are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Direct Debit System ships an update every 3 weeks, EMARATAX monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Direct Debit System versus EMARATAX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirect Debit SystemEMARATAX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDIRECT DEBIT SYSTEM FZ LLCFederal Tax Authority

In-app purchases

None

Direct Debit System

No in-app purchases

None

EMARATAX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Direct Debit System free?
Direct Debit System is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EMARATAX free?
EMARATAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Direct Debit System or EMARATAX have ads?
Neither Direct Debit System nor EMARATAX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Direct Debit System or EMARATAX?
Direct Debit System ships an update every 3 weeks, and EMARATAX monthly. Most recently, Direct Debit System was updated on October 24, 2026 and EMARATAX on October 27, 2026.

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