EMARATAX vs Crysalis
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
EMARATAX
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The EmaraTax mobile app will significantly enhance the way taxpayers access the services offered by the Federal Tax Authority. The app is a taxpayer centric solution with optimized functionalities for taxpayers. With future enhancements, the app will provide seamless integration with all ecosystem players and automate tax compliance services. Users will be able to register for tax, manage their user profiles, file returns, submit homebuilders refund requests, and make payments. All of this resulting in efficient operations and increased taxpayer satisfaction. Users will benefit from the improved and feature-rich app designed to revolutionize the way they manage their taxes on the go. The FTA will continue to launch additional services and features in phases until the first quarter of 2023. The main services and features available in the app include: Language The app supports multiple languages: English and Arabic Registration Register as an online user Login to the portal Modify online user account details Password reset Link TRN to new email address Link multiple online users to a single taxable personβs account Manage access for online users Manage multiple tax accounts using a single email address Change the admin of a taxable person account Refunds Refund claims for UAE nationals building new residences Returns Submit returns Submit VAT voluntary disclosures (VD) Edit submitted VAT returns Edit submitted Excise Tax returns Payments Make payments for returns, VDs, tax assessments and penalties Make advance payments Make payments for Registration printed certificates
Crysalis
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Track cash bids and negotiate directly with your merchandiser right from your mobile device. β’ Track cash bids, featuring charts with active bids β’ Place offers directly on the cash bid prices β’ Place and manage offers β’ Explore futures market data β’ View all available expirations and chart price action β’ See location-specific weather with all the information that matters most to growing operations β’ Set personalized market alerts for futures contracts β’ Stay up-to-date with news coverage of USDA reports and daily commentary Free for producers to download from Crysalis.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EMARATAX at monthly against Crysalis's every 6 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.
EMARATAX ships an update monthly, Crysalis every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EMARATAX | Crysalis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly β better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Federal Tax Authority | Barchart |
In-app purchases
EMARATAX
No in-app purchases
Crysalis
No in-app purchases









