Comparison

Smart Salik vs NiView

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Recharge Salik account
  • Track toll crossings
  • Receive alerts and notifications
  • Manage vehicle plates
  • View transaction history
  • Manage multiple profiles
Features
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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.

About

NiView

Access real-time and historical security footage from your devices. Communicate with visitors remotely and share access with loved ones. Receive timely alerts powered by AI for enhanced home protection.

Highlights
  • Real-time video viewing
  • Historical video playback
  • Two-way audio calls
  • Remote interaction
  • Video sharing
  • AI humanoid detection
  • Intelligent alarm notifications
Features
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NiView is a smart security video service app. Through NiView's video service, you can easily view real-time video, historical video, two-way calls with visitors, remote interaction, and can be shared with friends and relatives at any time. Through NiView's AI humanoid detection and intelligent alarm service, you can receive alarm reminders from monitoring equipment in time, provide you with one-stop functional support and services, and guard your home anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Smart Salik4 screens
NiView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NiView at 3.8 against Smart Salik's 1.8. NiView also leads on review sentiment (21% vs 8%) and ratings volume (515 vs 114). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NiView holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 114 and 515 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Smart Salik's written reviews are positive against 21% of NiView's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Salik ships an update every 2 months, NiView monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Smart Salik versus NiView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart SalikNiView
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (114 ratings)3.8 (515 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.8% of reviews20.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings114515 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1513 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRTA-SALIKShenzhen Nice Intelligence Co., LTD

Customer experience

Smart Salik

All ratings114 ratings
Positive18.4%
Neutral0.9%
Negative80.7%
Written reviews192 reviews
Positive7.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative86.5%

NiView

All ratings494 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative26.5%
Written reviews263 reviews
Positive20.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative72.2%

User reviews

Smart Salik

From 114 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

NiView

From 515 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📷 High-quality picture and video capture
  • 🎮 Good dual camera split-screen controls
  • 🔄 Regular app updates
  • ⚙️ Reliable performance when working properly
  • 🌞 Solar charging functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently after updates
  • ❌ App fails to open after installation/updates
  • 📵 Cameras go offline repeatedly without clear cause
  • 🔌 Connection and WiFi connectivity issues
  • ⏱️ Slow app performance and delayed response times

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

NiView

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes on launch after recent updates
  • App closes immediately after opening (2-second crash)
  • Cameras repeatedly go offline despite full battery and signal strength
  • Camera configuration times out repeatedly
  • Installation stops at 91% completion
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  • Cannot connect to WiFi hotspot during setup
  • QR code not readable by app during pairing
  • Video playback fails or deletes without viewing
  • Notifications not working properly
  • Siren alarm cannot be turned off
  • App not compatible with certain iOS versions
  • Camera detection slow when waking from sleep mode
  • Reconnect button fails to restore offline cameras
  • Cloud storage fails to save recorded events
  • App freezes when adjusting camera zoom

Requested features

15 requests
  • Motion detection zone selection (grid-based area selection)
  • Push notifications for human detection events
  • HomeKit integration
  • Facial recognition capability
  • Manual focus adjustment
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  • RTSP protocol support
  • Matter certification for smart home compatibility
  • Bulk event deletion (select all and delete)
  • Night mode with flashing lights only (no siren)
  • Auto-hide or collapse UI panel option
  • Face ID/biometric authentication
  • Arabic language support
  • Ability to share app access without additional purchase
  • Remote camera reset functionality
  • Improved zoom precision controls

In-app purchases

None

Smart Salik

No in-app purchases

None

NiView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Salik free?
Smart Salik is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NiView free?
NiView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart Salik or NiView?
NiView is rated higher. Smart Salik averages 1.8 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while NiView averages 3.8 from 515 ratings.
Do Smart Salik or NiView have ads?
Neither Smart Salik nor NiView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Salik or NiView?
Smart Salik ships an update every 2 months, and NiView monthly. Most recently, Smart Salik was updated on November 1, 2026 and NiView on November 3, 2026.

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