Smart SBA vs Added App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart SBA
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"This is an app for the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority mobile ID/ badge and mobile access credential. This app uses your smartphone’s Bluetooth® Smart technology as an alternative to keys and contactless access badges. The solution converts your dated access control keycards, passwords, and security tokens to a single digital credential on your mobile phone. The digital badge transforms user experience while enhancing enterprise security and improving operational efficiency. Use Smart SBA - Access to open doors in offices, hotel rooms, parking garages, cars • Using various interface technologies such as readers, beacons and GPS (readers can be QR Code or BLE/ NFC Technology) to authenticate users at access points using Bluetooth-enabled mobile device. • Deploy beacons near physical entryways to authenticate users who are within range. Log in to desktop applications, web apps, Networks • Scan a QR code displayed on screen. • Receive a push notification or one-time passcode on your phone or tablet. • Use Bluetooth to log in to apps on paired browsers based on proximity. • Supports industry standards including SAML, OAuth, OIDC, and Kerberos, and includes Open APIs to enable partners and customers to support any system. Implement multifactor authentication with a variety of methods • Something you have—scan QR code, tap NFC tag, use a digital key, react to push notification, or interaction via proximity to Bluetooth or beacons. • Something you know—verification of personal identification number (PIN) or passcode. • Something you are—use fingerprint or facial recognition biometric authentication. • Geo-fencing can be used to restrict access based on location. • Day/time fencing can be used to restrict access based on day of the week or hours of the day. Receive and respond to communications over a secure messaging network: • Receive alerts about incoming Communicator messages. • Use the in-app Inbox to access previously received messages. • Easily respond to Communicator messages. (Sending Communicator messages requires the Communic8 app and appropriate permissions.)"
Added App
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Added makes it effortless to save events from screenshots directly to your calendar. No more typing event details manually. Simply upload a screenshot, and Added automatically extracts the event information and lets you save it to your calendar in seconds. Key Features Screenshot to Calendar (OCR-powered) Upload a screenshot of an event, and Added automatically detects the title, date, time, and location. Save Events Instantly Review the extracted information and add the event to your device calendar with one tap. Works with Any Screenshot Supports screenshots from Instagram, WhatsApp, email, websites, flyers, and more. Never Miss Important Events Quickly capture and organize events the moment you see them. Private and Secure Your screenshots and event data are handled securely and with respect for your privacy. Why Added? Typing event details manually is slow and error-prone. Added removes friction and helps you stay organized by turning screenshots into calendar events instantly. Whether you're managing school events, social gatherings, meetings, or conferences, Added helps you stay on top of your schedule effortlessly. Who It's For • Students saving campus events • Professionals managing meetings • Event organizers tracking invitations • Anyone who receives event info via screenshots Simple Workflow Take a screenshot of an event Upload it into Added Review extracted details Save to your calendar Done in seconds. Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who receives event details through social media, messages, emails, or flyers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Added App at every 2 weeks against Smart SBA's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Smart SBA ships an update every 9 months, Added App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart SBA | Added App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sharjah Broadcasting Authority | Rayane Kadri |
In-app purchases
Smart SBA
No in-app purchases
Added App
No in-app purchases









