Comparison

BB vs SPARK by SILEX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BB

Features
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BB-Connect is an application that aims to connect members of the international, financial and developing community to advance the sustainable development goals. The app provides an opportunity to meet, brainstorm and network with other Building Bridges members and develop common projects to unleash the full potential of sustainable finance. BB Connect also offers regular updates on Building Bridges public events, informal gatherings, and news.

About

SPARK by SILEX

Features
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Market insights | Timely investment ideas | Product portfolio •“Home” tab: Get inspired with best-in-class research papers and podcasts, from SILEX expert team of economists and strategists. Never miss market opportunities thanks to timely investment ideas. •“Allocation” tab: SILEX’s tactical and strategic asset allocation, with detailed views on asset classes. •“Portfolio” tab: As in SPARK’s web version, enjoy a bird’s eye view of your product events of the week, the top and worst performers in terms of products and underlying, your exposure to countries and sectors, and the list of your investments. •“Notifications” tab: Receive alerts when you secure a coupon and when your favorite author publishes an article. Do not forget to activate notifications!

Screenshots

BB4 screens
SPARK by SILEX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BB at none against SPARK by SILEX's shown. BB also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BB ships an update every 10 days, SPARK by SILEX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
BB versus SPARK by SILEX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBBSPARK by SILEX
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRSDN SASilex

In-app purchases

None

BB

No in-app purchases

None

SPARK by SILEX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BB free?
BB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SPARK by SILEX free?
SPARK by SILEX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BB or SPARK by SILEX have ads?
SPARK by SILEX shows ads; BB does not.
Which is updated more often, BB or SPARK by SILEX?
BB ships an update every 10 days, and SPARK by SILEX every 3 weeks. Most recently, BB was updated on October 14, 2026 and SPARK by SILEX on October 27, 2026.

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