blink by Emtel vs MCB SmartApprove
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
blink by Emtel
This mobile payment app allows users to connect any Mauritian Rupee bank account for instant, zero-charge transactions. Send money, pay bills, recharge services, and shop securely. It supports MauCas and UPI QR codes, enabling payments in Mauritius and India.
- Instant money transfers
- Zero transaction charges
- Pay bills and recharge services
- Scan & Pay MauCas QR codes
- Scan & Pay UPI QR codes
- Secure, real-time transactions
- Exclusive offers and rewards
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blink by Emtel is a mobile payment app available on any smartphone. Connect any Mauritian Rupee bank account and enjoy seamless instant transactions at ZERO charges. Send and receive money instantly, pay bills, recharge mobile and broadband, and shop securelyβall from one app. Available on any network, any smartphone, and with any bank, blink is the most user-friendly payment app in Mauritius. Licensed by the Bank of Mauritius, it supports all MauCas-approved QR codes and recently added UPI which enables users to Scan & Pay in India. App Features: Scan & Pay any MAUCAS QR Codes Scan & Pay any UPI QR Codes Instant Money Transfers at ZERO Charges Pay Bills Mobile Recharge Auto-Payment Exclusive Offers & Rewards Secure, Real-Time Transactions
MCB SmartApprove
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MCB's SmartApprove application allows corporate signatory users to authorise their transactions using transaction signing. You will be able to login and authorise your payments in a simple and secure way. The application has the below main features: Β· Device registration using the bank userβs internet banking credentials backed by a two-factor security via one time password. Β· Authorise transactions In-band and Out of band. Β· Biometric features. Β· A dashboard providing the user with details on transactions already executed. Β· Receive notifications when making a payment to a new beneficiary, or an existing one with new account details or a beneficiary to whom payments have not been made during the last 18 months
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Verdict
blink by Emtel and MCB SmartApprove are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
blink by Emtel ships an update every 6 weeks, MCB SmartApprove every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | blink by Emtel | MCB SmartApprove |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emtel Limited | MCB GROUP LIMITED |
In-app purchases
blink by Emtel
No in-app purchases
MCB SmartApprove
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is blink by Emtel free?
Is MCB SmartApprove free?
Do blink by Emtel or MCB SmartApprove have ads?
Which is updated more often, blink by Emtel or MCB SmartApprove?
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