iVestor vs EDB SmartConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iVestor
Manage and grow your finances with a comprehensive platform for trading, tracking investments, and subscribing to IPOs. Features include personalized watchlists, virtual cards for spending management, and tools to create savings goals.
- Trade DFM securities
- Subscribe to IPOs
- Personalized watchlists
- Virtual cards for spending
- Create savings goals
- Track portfolio performance
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The iVestor app empowers you to manage and grow your finances in a more accessible and efficient way. Discover a range of powerful features that allow you to trade, track, and invest—all in one place. Explore our range of features: Trading: Trade DFM securities directly through the iVestor app with no extra platforms needed. Futures Trading: Access Futures trading on iVestor with up to 5x leverage in a single trade, powered by trusted partners BHM Capital and xCube. IPO Subscription: Invest early by subscribing to new IPOs at the ground price, with the option to increase your allocation. IPO Subscription Upgrade: Invest a higher amount in a company’s IPO which can result in higher subscription allocation. AI Feature: Get simplified summaries of key financial indicators, helping you make informed decisions faster. Personalised Watchlist: Track your favourite companies and stay updated on market movements in real time. Portfolio overview: Monitor your holdings, market value, and performance—all in one clear view. Virtual cards: Track and manage spending with virtual cards. Choose your skin and modify the security settings on each one to limit spending by categories or countries. Apply for up to two free virtual cards. Track spending: View card balances and transaction history in your home feed to stay on track with your spending. Top-up flexibly: Add money instantly to your iVestor card however you would like: Bank Transfers and ATM/CDM. Create saving goals: Set saving goals and automate contributions through recurring transfers, round-ups, or dividends. Start young: Give your children their own card and help them build smart financial habits early on. We have more features coming soon, so turn on automatic updates to be among the first to use them!
EDB SmartConnect
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EDB SmartConnect is designed to streamline cash flow processes and empower our clients with greater control and efficiency in managing their financial needs. We in EDB are taking a significant step forward in enhancing our digital service offerings and delivering even greater value to our respective clients.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iVestor at every 9 days against EDB SmartConnect's every 6 months. EDB SmartConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
iVestor ships an update every 9 days, EDB SmartConnect every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iVestor | EDB SmartConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 273 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dubai Financial Market, PJSC | EDB |
In-app purchases
iVestor
No in-app purchases
EDB SmartConnect
No in-app purchases
