# Smart Salik vs Mess Book

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mess Book at 79% against Smart Salik's 8%. Mess Book also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Smart Salik's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mess Book sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Smart Salik asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mess Book holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Salik has 114 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Smart Salik's written reviews are positive against 79% of Mess Book's.

Smart Salik ships an update every 2 months, Mess Book every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Salik | Mess Book |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-salik/id912158362/reviews) | **[4.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mess-book/id1517101316/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **114** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 7.8% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RTA-SALIK](https://appshunter.io/developer/912158365) | [Muhammed Iqbal PA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185281700) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Salik

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-salik/id912158362)

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.

**Highlights:** Recharge Salik account, Track toll crossings, Receive alerts and notifications, Manage vehicle plates, View transaction history, Manage multiple profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Easy recharge process for Salik tag
- 💳 Online payment capability
- 📱 Mobile app convenience
- 🎯 Useful for tracking Salik activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently and won't open
- 🔐 Login issues and authentication failures
- ⏱️ Extremely slow loading times
- 🔄 Requires re-login every session
- 📧 Mandatory email entry on every recharge

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Mess Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mess-book/id1517101316)

Track personal or shared expenses and income with this all-in-one money management tool. Easily split bills, manage household costs like rent and utilities, and keep a record of money lent or borrowed. Seamlessly switch between personal and group finances.

**Highlights:** Manage personal expenses and income, Track money lent or borrowed, Create and join groups for shared finances, Split bills with flatmates, Manage rent and utilities, Switch between personal and group views, Add expenses from home-screen widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Mess Book Premium, monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Mess Book Premium, yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Salik free?

Smart Salik is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mess Book free?

Mess Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Salik or Mess Book?

Mess Book is rated higher. Smart Salik averages 1.8 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while Mess Book averages 4.1 from 19 ratings.

### Do Smart Salik or Mess Book have ads?

Mess Book shows ads; Smart Salik does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Salik or Mess Book?

Smart Salik ships an update every 2 months, and Mess Book every 9 days. Most recently, Smart Salik was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mess Book on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*