Smart Salik vs TAQA Distribution
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
TAQA Distribution
Manage your electricity and water accounts with ease. Pay bills, view usage details, and access essential documents all within one convenient application.
- Pay electricity and water bills
- Set up autopay and direct debit
- View detailed bill breakdowns
- Transfer payments to others
- Manage multiple properties
- Check usage and tariffs
- Get tips to save energy
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Now, you can pay your electricity and water bills with just a swipe! The TAQA Distribution Abu Dhabi app has been developed to ensure you can seamlessly manage your account, pay bills, request essential documents, and access a variety of features—all in one easy-to-use application. App features: • Pay your bills or set up Autopay and direct debit • See a complete breakdown of your bills • Make payments to friends or into your family account • Set up your account to cover multiple properties • Check your usage and tariff • Find out how to save electricity and water
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TAQA Distribution at 4.5 against Smart Salik's 1.8. TAQA Distribution also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 8%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
TAQA Distribution holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 112 and 66 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Smart Salik's written reviews are positive against 27% of TAQA Distribution's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Salik | TAQA Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (112 ratings) | 4.5 (66 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.9% of reviews | 26.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 112 — better | 66 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TRANSCORE LP (DUBAI BR) | Abu Dhabi Distribution Company |
Customer experience
Smart Salik
TAQA Distribution
Bugs and 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
TAQA Distribution
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Smart Salik
No in-app purchases
TAQA Distribution
No in-app purchases







