mySecurity SAO vs KAUST Events
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
mySecurity SAO
Access ISO services like ID, sticker, and visitor management. This app also offers material gate pass, EasyPass, and gate traffic features. It's designed for employees, dependents, retirees, and contractors.
- ID and Sticker Management
- Visitor Management System
- Material Gate Pass System
- EasyPass functionality
- Gate Traffic monitoring
- Access for Dependents, Retirees, Contractors
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mySecurity app is a channel to access ISO services including ID, Sticker and Visitor Management system and Material Gate Pass system. It also provides new services such as EasyPass and Gate Traffic. The access to the application is extended to include Dependents, Retirees and Contractors
KAUST Events
This app helps users discover and engage with events at KAUST. It allows for exploring schedules, creating personalized itineraries, and interacting with sessions through live features. Access event materials and receive updates to maximize your experience.
- Discover KAUST events, conferences, and workshops
- Explore event schedules and speaker profiles
- Create custom itineraries and add to personal calendar
- Participate in live Q&A, polls, and feedback
- Receive personalized notifications
- Access event materials and presentations
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Discover the KAUST Events App — your essential tool for staying connected and engaged with all the exciting events happening at KAUST. Designed to enhance your experience, the app offers a seamless way to join KAUST events, conferences, and workshops effortlessly. Explore event schedules, sessions, and speaker profiles, and create a custom itinerary by adding events to your personal calendar. Stay interactive with live Q&A, polls, and feedback forms, and receive personalized notifications to keep you updated. Access event materials and presentations anytime, ensuring you have everything you need at your fingertips. The KAUST Events App is your go-to resource for maximizing your event experiences, building community connections, and staying informed. Download now and start exploring!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: KAUST Events at 5.0 against mySecurity SAO's 4.5. mySecurity SAO's advantage is ratings volume (170 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
KAUST Events holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mySecurity SAO has 170 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | mySecurity SAO | KAUST Events |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (170 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 170 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Aramco Services Company | King Abdullah University of Science & Technology |
Customer experience
mySecurity SAO
KAUST Events
In-app purchases
mySecurity SAO
No in-app purchases
KAUST Events
No in-app purchases
