BNC App vs USG ME Points
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BNC App
Access a vast database of construction projects and industry contacts in the Middle East and North Africa. Generate leads, track project stages, and find essential contact information for professionals. Offers free credits and subscription options for enhanced features.
- Access largest project database in MENA
- Find construction company contacts
- Get email and phone numbers
- Track projects by stage
- Daily construction news
- Project map functionality
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The AIR App has been an industry secret used exclusively by BNC corporate subscribers to identify and track key project opportunities across the Middle East and North Africa. With this new release, every construction industry professional can start accessing the largest project intelligence database in the Middle East and North Africa for free. Get 100 free BNC credits to access project intelligence when you join the BNC Network and keep accessing construction intelligence by earning credits by sharing the AIR app. You can also pay-as-you-go to access projects or get a country or sector subscription to unlock powerful search and sales coordination features. Use the AIR App to: + Generate Middle East project lists and leads + Identify key construction companies and contacts working on projects + Get e-mail, phone and mobile numbers for key contacts + Track projects by their specific stage concept, design, tender and under construction (Corporate subscribers only) + Coordinate sales efforts within your organization (Corporate subscribers only) + Research projects and companies on-the-go to get the most out of every meeting Key Features: + Access the largest projects database of ongoing construction tenders and projects (120,000 projects and growing) + Access the largest directory of property developers, architects, consultants and contractors in the MENA region + Contact information including email addresses and direct phone numbers + Read the latest construction news stories every day + Project map functionality (including "projects near me") + Identify projects by sector, country, and estimated value + Enter reminders against projects and companies + Project alerts for unlocked projects + Share AIR to keep earning credits + Project Hotline chat support for project queries (corporate subscribers only) + Quick search and advanced search functionality (full functionality restricted to corporate users) + See project references and live projects by company (corporate subscribers only) + Project alerts against saved searches, favorite projects and favorite companies (corporate subscribers only) + Enter and share project and company interactions within your organization (corporate subscribers only)
USG ME Points
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USG Loyalty – Earn & Redeem Rewards USG Middle East brings you a seamless way to earn rewards with the USG Loyalty app. Designed for applicators in the paint industry, this app lets you collect loyalty points effortlessly by scanning QR codes on eligible purchases. Key Features: - QR Code Scanning – Scan product QR codes to earn loyalty points instantly. - Easy Redemption – Redeem points for gift cards from multiple partners. - Simple Onboarding – Get started in just a few steps, no technical expertise required. - Real-Time Tracking – Monitor your earned points and redemption history anytime. - Exclusive Rewards – Unlock exciting gift cards and benefits tailored for you. Join today and start earning rewards effortlessly! Download now and start scanning!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: USG ME Points at none against BNC App's 3. USG ME Points also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). BNC App's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. BNC App sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. USG ME Points asks for nothing beyond the download.
BNC App ships an update every 6 weeks, USG ME Points every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BNC App | USG ME Points |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Business News for Construction - BNC | USG MIDDLE EAST LTD CO. |
In-app purchases
BNC App
- Buy Credits to unlock news$4.99
- Buy credits to unlock project$4.99
- Buy 100 Credits$99.99
USG ME Points
No in-app purchases







