Comparison

Points by NBB vs Salati

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

Salati

Features
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Salati helps you guard your prayers from digital distraction. When it's time for Salah, the apps that pull you away are gently locked, so you can pray with presence, then return to your day. No willpower battles, no doom-scrolling through the adhan. PRAYER TIMES, DONE RIGHT • Accurate prayer times calculated for your exact location • Multiple calculation methods and madhab settings • Time-sensitive reminders that break through Focus modes LOCK DISTRACTIONS DURING PRAYER • Choose the apps that distract you most • They're automatically blocked during each prayer's window • A calm block screen with a verse or hadith for that prayer • Set how long each window lasts and when it starts DEDICATED QURAN READING • Schedule daily Quran sessions with distractions locked away • Pick up exactly where you left off • Track your reading streak BUILT ON APPLE SCREEN TIME Salati uses Apple's Family Controls to block apps only during the windows you choose. It never monitors your activity, and your data never leaves your device. SALATI PREMIUM Upgrade for unlimited blocked apps, custom window lengths, strict mode, and longer Quran sessions. Weekly, monthly, and annual plans, with a free trial. May Allah accept your prayers. Subscription Terms: Salati Premium is an auto-renewing subscription available as Weekly / Jumu'ah ($1.49), Monthly / Hilal ($3.99), or Yearly / Barakah ($29.99). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically for the same period unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://website-seven-henna-99.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://website-seven-henna-99.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

Points by NBB3 screens
Salati4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Points by NBB at none against Salati's 3. 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. Salati sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Points by NBB asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Points by NBB versus Salati: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoints by NBBSalati
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational Bank of BahrainMuhammad Nouman Khan

In-app purchases

None

Points by NBB

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Salati

Subscriptions3
  • Jumu'ah — Weekly$1.497 Days
  • Hilal — Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Barakah — Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Points by NBB free?
Points by NBB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Salati free?
Salati is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Points by NBB or Salati have ads?
Neither Points by NBB nor Salati shows ads.

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