Comparison

Met IRL vs AppInst Data Manager

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

Head to head
About

Met IRL

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Please note: This app is for event organisers only. If you are looking to resell tickets, buy tickets, view hidden gems, search "MetIRL" on the app store to find it. MetIRL Creator: Whether it's checking in attendees, managing events or tracking sales, MetIRL Creator is the right tool for the job. Manage Events using MetIRL Crestor: - See your ticket sales. - Get insight into each event. - Check-in attendees. - See visitor sources using the Quest Creator app. Marketing post using MetIRL Creator - Schedule marketing posts on Facebook, Twitter and much more. - Send push notifications to MetIRL users. More: While you are here, have a look at "Quest: Plans, Events & Gems." app on the app store. It's our very own flagship app that allows users to share live experiences. You can always check out how our users discover your events on the MetIRL app. Website: https://metirl.club/?adFor=events Twitter: @MetIRL Facebook: facebook.com/MetIRL Instagram: @MetIRL

About

AppInst Data Manager

Features
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Empower your frontline staff with instant mobile access to essential business operations. Data Manager is the companion app for business owners and their teams, designed to handle customer interactions right from your pocket. Whether you're scanning loyalty cards at the register, managing bookings on the shop floor, or monitoring kitchen orders during a busy service, Data Manager puts everything you need at your fingertips. LOYALTY & REWARDS SCANNING • Scan QR codes to add stamps to customer loyalty cards instantly • Award loyalty points with a quick scan - no manual entry required • View customer reward progress and redemption history • Track daily stamp and points activity at a glance COUPON REDEMPTION • Scan and validate customer coupons in seconds • See active promotions and discount details • Track redemption statistics and popular offers • Prevent fraud with instant validation KITCHEN DISPLAY (KDS) • Real-time order monitoring for restaurant kitchens • Mark orders as in-progress or complete • View order details, modifications, and special requests • Stay on top of service during peak hours BOOKING MANAGEMENT • View today's appointments at a glance • Confirm, reschedule, or cancel bookings on the move • Access customer booking history • Never miss an appointment again CUSTOMER MESSAGING • Read and respond to customer enquiries instantly • Stay connected with your customers from anywhere • Quick replies keep conversations flowing BUILT FOR FRONTLINE STAFF • Clean, intuitive interface designed for speed • Works offline-capable for reliable scanning • Pull-to-refresh for instant data updates • Haptic feedback for confident interactions • Optimised for one-handed use Perfect for cafés, restaurants, retail shops, salons, fitness studios, and any business that values customer loyalty and efficient operations.

Screenshots

Met IRL4 screens
AppInst Data Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AppInst Data Manager at none against Met IRL's 1. Met IRL's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Met IRL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AppInst Data Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Met IRL ships an update every 3 weeks, AppInst Data Manager every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 7, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Met IRL versus AppInst Data Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMet IRLAppInst Data Manager
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVivus Hub LTDAppInstitute.co.uk

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Met IRL

One-time1
  • Vivus Create Pro$3.99
None

AppInst Data Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Met IRL free?
Met IRL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AppInst Data Manager free?
AppInst Data Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Met IRL or AppInst Data Manager have ads?
Neither Met IRL nor AppInst Data Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Met IRL or AppInst Data Manager?
Met IRL ships an update every 3 weeks, and AppInst Data Manager every 3 months. Most recently, Met IRL was updated on August 7, 2026 and AppInst Data Manager on September 9, 2026.

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