Comparison

3 vs CarBarker

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

Head to head
About

3

This app uses your device's FaceID sensor to create a precise 3D scan of your face. It then extracts your facial measurements to recommend perfectly tailored eyewear from a database of branded products, enhancing online and in-store shopping experiences.

Highlights
  • Accurate 3D face scanning
  • Facial measurement extraction
  • Personalized eyewear recommendations
  • Integration with e-commerce
  • Precise optical measurement for Rx lenses
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Please note: Device with FaceID required (iPhone XR and newer models, except the iPhone SE). Topology, the leading provider of augmented reality and optical measurements technology in the eyewear market, has re-imagined the way people shop for eyewear. Our 3-D Face Scan app unlocks the convenience and safety of online shopping with the professional guidance and precise optical measurements of the in-store experience. This is Topology's Touchless Optical Platform. Our groundbreaking process begins with an incredibly accurate 3D scan of your face, made possible by the amazing FaceID sensor embedded in compatible Apple devices. Our algorithms extract all your facial measurements, compare them against a growing database of branded eyewear products, and return the subset that are perfectly-tailored to you - viewable on the retailer's e-commerce website or on our retail iPad app and seamlessly integrated into the in-store shopping experience. Topology also uses your 3D scan to measure, with amazing precision, all necessary 3D optical measurements, enabling the delivery of even the most complicated and sophisticated of Rx lenses. For the first time, vision needs such as a strong Rx, high astigmatism, and/or progressive lenses are dispensed with unrivaled clarity.

About

CarBarker

This app connects car buyers with dealerships for competitive lease and purchase offers. Submit your desired vehicle and receive official offers from multiple dealers in a structured environment, allowing you to compare and accept the best deal without individual negotiation.

Highlights
  • Submit vehicle requests with trim and preferences
  • Receive official offers from multiple dealerships
  • Compare offers clearly within the app
  • Accept the best offer
  • Structured marketplace for car transactions
Features
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CarBarker is a competitive exchange designed for car buyers who are ready to purchase. If you’ve already researched, selected, and test-driven your vehicle, CarBarker helps you receive official lease and purchase offers from multiple dealerships in a structured environment. Instead of visiting multiple dealerships and negotiating individually, you submit a defined vehicle request and allow participating dealerships to respond with official offers. How It Works • Submit the vehicle you want, including trim and preferences. • Dealerships submit official offers through the CarBarker exchange. • Compare offers clearly within the app. • Accept the offer that works best for you. CarBarker provides a structured marketplace connecting buyers and dealerships. Vehicle transactions occur directly between the buyer and the dealership. CarBarker does not sell vehicles, set pricing, or provide financing. Built for Serious Transactions The CarBarker exchange is designed to promote transparency and alignment between buyers and dealerships through a structured offer process. Buyers remain in control of their request and may choose whether to accept any offer. When you are ready to move forward, CarBarker provides the environment to connect and complete the transaction directly with the dealership.

Screenshots

34 screens
CarBarker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CarBarker at 5.0 against 3's 4.4. 3's advantage is ratings volume (713 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CarBarker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3 has 713 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
3 versus CarBarker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3CarBarker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (713 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings713 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBespoke, Inc.Scott Norman

Customer experience

3

All ratings714 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive40.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative52.8%

CarBarker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

3

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Email confirmation link does not work
  • Facial scanning and video recording issues
  • Compatibility problems with older devices
  • Zipcode and login issues in the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Show frame dimensions for better fit
  • Add more frame styles and color options
  • Improve facial scanning and virtual try-on
  • Provide order tracking and status updates
  • Offer more affordable pricing options

CarBarker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

3

No in-app purchases

None

CarBarker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3 free?
3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CarBarker free?
CarBarker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 3 or CarBarker?
CarBarker is rated higher. 3 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 713 ratings, while CarBarker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 3 or CarBarker have ads?
Neither 3 nor CarBarker shows ads.

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