DEWA vs SAMANA Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DEWA
This app offers an interactive digital platform with innovative services and features designed to enhance the experience for consumers, builders, suppliers, and students. It aims to create sustainable value for all users.
- Interactive digital platform
- Innovative services
- Elevated digital experience
- Sustainable value creation
- Designed for multiple user types
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DEWA Smart App provides a unique interactive platform offering an elevated digital experience, powered by integrated bundles of innovative services and features, delicately designed to exceed the expectations of consumers, builders, suppliers, and students. The App creates an added sustainable value for all stakeholders.
SAMANA Connect
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SAMANA Developers is one of Dubai’s fastest-growing luxury real estate developers, known for redefining modern living through innovative design and world-class amenities. With over 40 iconic projects launched in prime locations across the city, the brand has established a strong reputation for quality, timely delivery, and exceptional customer experience. SAMANA’s portfolio features resort-style residences with unique offerings such as private pools, wellness-focused amenities, and smart layouts, catering to both investors and end-users. Ranked 5th among Dubai’s top developers for off-plan sales, SAMANA continues to set benchmarks in luxury real estate with a focus on transparency, trust, and long-term value creation. Unlock the world of luxury real estate with the SAMANA Connect App – your ultimate companion to access our premium inventory anytime, anywhere. From detailed brochures, floor plans, and payment plans to real-time updates on available units, this app ensures you’re always a step ahead. Create Expressions of Interest (EOIs) on the go, track your commissions and ongoing deals, and stay connected with the latest project launches. This app provides streamlined access to every SAMANA development, helping you close deals faster, engage clients more effectively, and elevate your brokerage business. Designed for ease and efficiency, the SAMANA Connect App empowers real estate agents to manage their sales pipelines, impress clients, and close deals faster and more efficiently. Make every sale a seamless experience with SAMANA Developers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SAMANA Connect at weekly against DEWA's every 6 weeks. DEWA's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DEWA ships an update every 6 weeks, SAMANA Connect weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DEWA | SAMANA Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (6.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 216 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dubai Electricity & Water Authority | SAMANA IFX HOLDING LIMITED |
Bugs and requests
DEWA
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Unreliable login and password recovery
- Inconsistent data and consumption tracking
- Compatibility issues with international payment methods
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to update personal and payment details
- Improved payment process
- Ability to easily add multiple accounts
- Access to monthly statements
SAMANA Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DEWA
No in-app purchases
SAMANA Connect
No in-app purchases







