MCB SmartApprove vs MySEM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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
MySEM
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The mySEM APP aims to empower investors by providing online access to their CDS accounts to monitor their account activity and seize market opportunities by following and trading on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius market in real-time. In addition to its user-friendly look and feel, mySEM also provides investors seamless access to a wide variety of live market data, including company-specific order books, highs, lows, best bids and asks, market trades, charting tools as well as other relevant company-specific data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MCB SmartApprove at every 4 weeks against MySEM's every 14 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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.
MCB SmartApprove ships an update every 4 weeks, MySEM every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MCB SmartApprove | MySEM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks β better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MCB GROUP Limited | Securities & Trading Technology |
In-app purchases
MCB SmartApprove
No in-app purchases
MySEM
No in-app purchases








