Al vs Smart Carb
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Al
Shop for daily essentials and health products online. Upload prescriptions, book appointments, and enjoy convenient delivery or pharmacy pickup. Track orders and earn loyalty points.
- Upload prescriptions
- Book healthcare appointments
- Free delivery over 100 riyals
- Pharmacy pickup service
- Track order status
- Scan barcode for product search
- Find nearest branch
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Al-Dawaa App brings your everyday needs together in one seamless shopping experience. Download the updated app with its fresh new look that reflects Al-Dawaa’s modern identity, and enjoy a smarter shopping experience designed around convenience, variety, and exclusive offers. With Al-Dawaa App, you can: · Earn and redeem Arbahi points with every purchase · Enjoy free delivery on orders over 100 SAR · Pick up your order from the nearest store · Use multiple payment options and save them securely · Track your order every step of the way · Find products easily by scanning barcodes · Locate your nearest branch anytime · Upload a product image and request it with ease Everything you need. Right when you need it / We’ve made everyday shopping effortless / Everything you need in one app, faster, closer, and made for you
Smart Carb
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سمارت كارب يقدم لك خدمات متكاملة تساعدك على اختيار وتطبيق النظام الغذائي الذي يناسب أهدافك الصحية بكل مكان، سواء كان هدفك فقدان الوزن، زيادة الكتلة العضلية، أو الحفاظ على لياقتك. ـ ماذا نقدم سمارت كارب • تحليل بياناتك الصحية لتحديد أفضل نظام غذائي لك. • خطط وجبات يومية وشهريّة مخصصة. • مكتبة وصفات صحية ولذيذة. • متابعة السعرات، البروتين، والفيتامينات. • تذكيرات ذكية للحفاظ على التزامك. • نصائح وإرشادات من خبراء التغذية. - مساعد ذكي معاك بالسوبرماركت ابدأ الآن، دعنا نساعدك على تحويل أهدافك الصحية إلى واقع… خطوة بخطوة، وبطريقة تناسب حياتك
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Smart Carb at none against Al's shown. Al's advantage is update cadence (weekly 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Al ships an update weekly, Smart Carb every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Al | Smart Carb |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (13K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | AL-DAWAA MEDICAL SERVICES COMPANY LIMITED | Zainab Alghamdi |
Bugs and requests
Al
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues
- Checkout process problems
- Inconsistent app behavior
Requested features
4 requests- Loyalty program integration
- Improved search functionality
- Real-time order tracking
- Ability to order for multiple locations
Smart Carb
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Al
No in-app purchases
Smart Carb
No in-app purchases
