Mawaeid vs eKey 2.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mawaeid
Manage Ministry of Interior appointments in Bahrain. Book, cancel, reschedule, or delay appointments to avoid queues and save time. Find nearby branches and provide immediate feedback after service.
- Book appointments
- Cancel appointments
- Reschedule appointments
- Delay appointments
- Find nearest branch
- Send feedback
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The app helps users to book appointments for Ministry of Interior services provided to citizens and residents of The Kingdom of Bahrain. The app allows users to skip waiting queues and save time. The app helps users to: - Find the nearest branch from their location. - Book an appointment - Cancel an appointment - Reschedule an appointment. - Delay your appointment if you are running late - Send immediate feedback after service.
eKey 2.0
A secure digital identity solution for Bahraini citizens and residents, offering password-less login to various eServices. It uses AI and facial recognition for enhanced security and provides users with full control over their personal data.
- Secure single-sign-on digital identity
- Password-less login
- AI-enhanced eKYC
- Facial recognition for verification
- User control over personal data
- Authorization for delegated access
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This application, provided by the Information & eGovernment Authority, provides the Kingdom of Bahrain’s citizens and residents with a secure single-sign-on digital identity solution that simplifies access to many public and private sector eServices that are available through the National Portal bahrain.bh and other digital channels, with ease and without the need to re-enter personal data for each service. The application leverages artificial intelligence and offers an enhanced eKYC (Know Your Customer) service to verify the user's national identity, ensuring a seamless and secure login process. App eServices and Features • Easy Sign-Up: To Register in the app, create your account and validate your ID, unlocking access to a wide range of eServices. • Password – less Login: Securely access your account without the hassle of using passwords, making it easy to use services safely without the worry of personal information being compromised. • Face Scan Technology: Advanced facial recognition technology for enhanced security and accurate identity verification. • Complete Control Over Your Data: Your personal data is fully protected and encrypted with a unique key on your device, giving you complete management over who can access your information. • Authorization: Easily and securely authorize others to access and complete services on your behalf.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: eKey 2.0 at 3.6 against Mawaeid's 2.5. eKey 2.0 also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 0%). Mawaeid's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
eKey 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Mawaeid's written reviews are positive against 40% of eKey 2.0's.
Mawaeid ships an update fortnightly, eKey 2.0 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mawaeid | eKey 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (11 ratings) | 3.6 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ministry Of Interior BH | eGovernment Authority Bahrain |
Customer experience
Mawaeid
eKey 2.0
In-app purchases
Mawaeid
No in-app purchases
eKey 2.0
No in-app purchases









