Comparison

Points by NBB vs GulfGrow

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

Head to head
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.

About

GulfGrow

Features
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GulfGrow is the gardening companion built for the Arabian Gulf. Whether you're starting your first vegetable plot in Bahrain or expanding a backyard garden in the UAE, GulfGrow tells you what to plant each month, when to harvest, and exactly how to care for 40 popular Gulf crops — soil, sowing, watering, feeding, pests, and harvesting. WHAT YOU GET 40 crops, fully detailed From tomato and basil to okra, Jew's mallow, and Egyptian cucumber. Every crop has a complete care guide written for our climate. A year planner that actually fits Gulf seasons Browse what to sow this month, or see all 40 crops × 12 months at a glance. Sowing windows are tuned to Bahrain's planting calendar — no advice meant for cool English gardens. Practical, in liters No more guessing what "1 inch of water" means. Watering schedules are given in liters per plant per week. The built-in FAQ explains how to deliver them with a hose, watering can, or drip irrigation. Real pest management The bugs that actually show up in Gulf gardens — aphids, whiteflies, leaf miners, root-knot nematodes — with both organic-first responses and the names of pesticide products you'll find at Bahrain garden centres. Fully bilingual Every screen, every guide, every FAQ — English and Arabic, with proper RTL layout and Tajawal typography. A Garden Affairs app GulfGrow is brought to you by Garden Affairs — Bahrain's specialist landscape and garden services company. Tap any contact button in the app to request a quote, book a consultation, or message us via WhatsApp. SUBSCRIPTION GulfGrow is a subscription app. Choose monthly ($3.99) or annual ($39.99 — saves 17%) to unlock the full app. Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled. Cancel any time in your device's subscription settings. SUPPORT Email: hello@gardenaffairs.me Website: gardenaffairs.me https://gardenaffairs.me/gulfgrow/privacy.html https://gardenaffairs.me/gulfgrow/terms.html https://gardenaffairs.me/gulfgrow/eula.html

Screenshots

Points by NBB3 screens
GulfGrow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Points by NBB at none against GulfGrow's 2. GulfGrow's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. GulfGrow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Points by NBB asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Points by NBB ships an update every 3 months, GulfGrow every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Points by NBB versus GulfGrow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoints by NBBGulfGrow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational Bank of BahrainMasadir Media Co WLL

In-app purchases

None

Points by NBB

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

GulfGrow

Subscriptions2
  • GulfGrow Premium$3.991 Month
  • GulfGrow Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Points by NBB free?
Points by NBB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GulfGrow free?
GulfGrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Points by NBB or GulfGrow have ads?
Neither Points by NBB nor GulfGrow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Points by NBB or GulfGrow?
Points by NBB ships an update every 3 months, and GulfGrow every 2 days. Most recently, Points by NBB was updated on October 24, 2026 and GulfGrow on October 13, 2026.

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