Argenta vs Selecta Xtra
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Argenta
Effortlessly pay for snacks and drinks from vending machines using your smartphone. Top up your account with various payment methods, transfer credit to friends, and enjoy exclusive promotions.
- Smartphone payments
- Multiple payment methods
- Credit transfers
- Exclusive promotions
- Report issues
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Tired of missing your coffee because you are out of coins? Bored of topping up your key every single time? Or to discover your favorite snack is out of stock? Well, from now on all of this will be memories! Download Argenta app, connect and pay in a few seconds! With Argenta app you will: - Connect in a few moments tapping your smartphone to the machine box or selecting it from the list - Top-up your credit via cash, Paypal, credit card and many other virtual payment methods - Transfer Credit to your friends - Benefit from exclusive promotions and discounts - Report malfunctions or out of stock products to our Customer Service
Selecta Xtra
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Find Selecta vending machines near you and get there with ease. Selecta Xtra helps you discover nearby Selecta vending locations, view useful location information and navigate directly to your chosen machine. Whether you are commuting, travelling or simply looking for a quick refreshment, the app makes it easier to find locations offering snacks, cold drinks, coffee and other product categories while you are on the go. FIND NEARBY SELECTA LOCATIONS Use the interactive map to discover Selecta vending machines in your area. You can also explore other locations when planning your next stop. EXPLORE LOCATION DETAILS View the address, machine ID and product categories offered at each listed vending machine. GET DIRECTIONS Select a location and start navigation with the map service available on your device. DISCOVER SELECTA NEWS Stay informed about new products, services, promotions, competitions and other Selecta updates directly within the app. MORE FROM SELECTA, ALL IN ONE APP Selecta Xtra is designed to grow beyond location search and bring you more useful Selecta services and experiences over time. The app is available in English, German, French and Italian. Download Selecta Xtra and discover your next Selecta stop.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Selecta Xtra at weekly against Argenta's monthly. Argenta's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Argenta ships an update monthly, Selecta Xtra weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Argenta | Selecta Xtra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Matipay S.r.l. | Selecta |
In-app purchases
Argenta
No in-app purchases
Selecta Xtra
No in-app purchases
Questions
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