MPDA vs Smart Salik
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MPDA
Access municipal services, manage contracts, and pay fees or fines. Features include digital signatures, application status checks, and secure biometric login. Offers a streamlined experience for residents and businesses.
- Parking reservation services
- Residential contract renewal
- Building permit renewal
- Fee and fine payments
- Application status inquiry
- Biometric login (fingerprint/face ID)
- Digital signature integration
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مرحباً بكم في البوابة الذكية لدائرة البلدية والتخطيط – عجمان ومع التطبيق الذكي للخدمات الرئيسية التي تقدمها الدائرة لمتعامليها الكرام، حيث حرصت الدائرة على تقديم تجربة غنية للمتعاملين من خلال تصميم جديد للخدمات المقدمة وتحسين تجربة المتعاملين وفقا لرحلة المتعامل والمعايير العالمية في تطوير التطبيقات الذكية. تحتوي الاصدارة الجديدة 7.0 على العديد من الخدمات الذكية المبتكرة والميزات الجديدة التفاعلية لمختلف فئات المتعاملين وهي: دمج جميع خدمات حجز المواقف في التطبيق الرئيسي للدائرة. خدمة تجديد العقود السكنية باستخدام التوقيع الرقمي والختم الرقمي من خلال الربط مع الهوية الرقمية خدمة تجديد تصاريح البناء خدمة شهادة لمن يهمه الامر (المباني) خدمة راصد للاقتراحات والشكاوي خدمة دفع الرسوم خدمة دفع المخالفات خدمة الاستعلام عن حالة الطلب الميزات الجديدة: تصميم جديد عصري وفقا لأفضل المعايير الدخول للتطبيق عن طريق البصمة / التعرف على الوجه التسجيل من خلال الهوية الرقمية تقييم الخدمة مؤشر السعادة الملف الشخصي الاعدادات التنبيهات الذكية المؤشرات الرئيسية للمستخدم البحث الذكي الدفع من خلال :Apple Payهي طريقة أكثر أمانًا للدفع ، وتعمل مع أجهزة Apple للدفع بدون تلامس دفع المواقف من خلال Apple pay. حمل التطبيق الآن واسعد معنا بخدمة متميزة، هي الأسهل والأسرع لإنجاز معاملاتك مستفيداً من كافة المميزات التي يقدمها التطبيق الذكي 2021 © جميع الحقوق محفوظة، دائرة البلدية والتخطيط بعجمان، حكومة عجمان تقع إدارة التطبيق تحت مسؤولية دائرة البلدية والتخطيط بعجمان --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to Ajman Municipality and Planning Department smart gateway, through this smart application (MPDA) we are keen to provide our valued customers a rich experience through the new design of smart services, which build based on customer journey and global standards. The new version 7.0 contains many innovative smart services and interactive new features for different categories of customers, namely: 1. Merging all parking reservation services (MAWQIFI Services) in this app. 2. Renewing Residential contracts using the digital signature and the E-seal through UAE Pass integration. 3. Renew Building permit service 4. To whom it may concern Certification service (building Dept) 5. RASSED for suggestions and complaints 6. Fee payment service 7. Pay Fines service 8. Application Inquiry status New features: 1. Fashionable new design according to the best standards 2. Login to the application through fingerprint / face recognition 3. Registration by UAE Pass 4. Service rating 5. Happiness indicator 6. Profile Managment 7. Settings 8. Smart Notification 9. User Smart KPI 10. Smart search 11. Pay by Apple pay: Apple Pay is a safer way to pay, works with the Apple devices to pay contactless 12. Pay parking with Apple pay Download the application now and be happy with our distinguished services, which is the easiest and fastest way to complete your transactions taking advantage of all the smart features. 2022 © All rights reserved, Ajman Municipality and Planning Department, Ajman Government Ajman Municipality and Planning Department is responsible of this application management
Smart Salik
Manage your Salik toll account conveniently from your smartphone. Recharge your balance, track toll crossings, and receive important alerts. The app also allows for vehicle and profile management, with easy access to transaction history and customer support.
- Recharge Salik account
- Track toll crossings
- Receive alerts and notifications
- Manage vehicle plates
- View transaction history
- Manage multiple profiles
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Welcome to the new official Salik app – your smart companion for seamless mobility. The new official Salik app provides a convenient and secure platform for all Salik users to access and manage their accounts directly from their smartphones. Key Features: Seamlessly recharge your Salik account using multiple available payment methods. Trip Tracking Monitor all Salik toll gate crossings with complete trip history. Notifications & Alerts Get instant updates on variable toll rates, low balance, unpaid trips & transactions, and violations. Vehicle Management Add, update, or remove vehicle plates linked to your account effortlessly. Transactions & Statements View detailed transaction history and download monthly statements. Account Services Keep your contact information and preferences up to date for effective communication. Customer Support Access help, FAQs, or contact Salik support directly through the app. Multiple Profiles Easily manage multiple profiles for your family and friends all in one convenient place. Enhanced Dashboard Access key insights about your account balance and activity at a glance. Stay informed with a countdown timer that alerts you to potential violations before they occur. The new official Salik App requires the following permissions: Location Services: The app will access this service to provide directions to Salik services. Photos / Media: The app will access these files to allow you to use Salik services. Camera: The app will access the camera to allow you to use Salik services. Push Notifications: The app will send Push Notifications if the user agrees to accept the notifications on their device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MPDA at 4.0 against Smart Salik's 1.8. MPDA also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 8%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15). Smart Salik's advantage is ratings volume (112 vs 14). 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.
MPDA holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Salik has 112 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of MPDA's written reviews are positive against 8% of Smart Salik's.
MPDA ships an update monthly, Smart Salik every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MPDA | Smart Salik |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (14 ratings) — better | 1.8 (112 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better | 7.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 112 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ajman Municipality and Planning Department | TRANSCORE LP (DUBAI BR) |
Customer experience
MPDA
Smart Salik
Bugs and requests
MPDA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Smart Salik
Reported bugs
14 issues- App stuck on loading/splash screen
- Login button not responding
- Password reset not working properly
- OTP not being sent to SMS
- Credit not updating after recharge
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- App freezes during payment processing
- Incompatibility with iOS 13 and newer versions
- App crashes on iPhone X and newer models
- Black screen during recharge attempt
- App closes when opening parking payment page
- Session timeout and forced logout
- Incorrect error messages displayed
- Server connection failures
- Inconsistent balance display with outstanding trips
Requested features
12 requests- Face ID and fingerprint authentication
- Save password and auto-login functionality
- Apple Pay and digital wallet integration
- Save credit card details for faster recharge
- Purchase recharge cards directly from app
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- Recharge card purchase history
- UAE Pass login option in app
- Multiple vehicle registration per account
- Auto-refresh functionality
- Integration with digital identity system
- Simplified login using mobile number or email
- App functionality outside UAE
In-app purchases
MPDA
No in-app purchases
Smart Salik
No in-app purchases
