e vs Mecato
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
e
This app allows users to shop in stores by scanning QR codes to unlock doors and barcodes to add items to their cart. It offers a convenient and secure way to manage purchases directly from a mobile device.
- QR code store entry
- Barcode product scanning
- Self-checkout functionality
- Personalized registration
- Secure payment options
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Baixe nosso App, faça o cadastro com seus dados pessoais e escolha sua forma de pagamento. Depois do cadastro feito, mire a câmera do seu celular para o QR code instalado na porta de nossas lojas, desbloqueando-a e, faça suas compras escaneando o código de barras que se encontram no próprio produto / etiqueta usando seu celular ou use nosso self-checkout no interior da loja. São diversos produtos, trazendo conveniência, praticidade e segurança para vocês!
Mecato
A convenient, self-service marketplace for quick grocery shopping without queues or travel. Available 24/7 in your neighborhood, condominium, or company.
- Self-service shopping
- Convenient and practical
- No queues or travel
- 24/7 availability
- Local neighborhood access
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O Mecato é um mercado de conveniência de auto atendimento, onde os clientes têm a comodidade e praticidade de realizar suas compras de mercado de forma rápida e prática, sem necessidade de filas ou grandes deslocamentos. Funcionamos 24 horas por dia, 7 dias por semana, no seu bairro, condomínio ou empresa.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Mecato at none against e's shown. Mecato also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, 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.
e ships an update every 6 months, Mecato every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | e | Mecato |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | CHOPP TIME CHOPERIA E RESTAURANTE LTDA | Mecato Conveniencia LTDA |
Customer experience
e
Mecato
In-app purchases
e
No in-app purchases
Mecato
No in-app purchases
