Comparison

InfoCons vs Ro CEI Reader

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

Head to head
About

InfoCons

Empower your consumer choices with detailed information on food products and electrical appliances. Scan barcodes or QR codes to access ingredient lists, allergens, calorie estimates, energy consumption, and product warnings. Save products for later analysis and access global emergency numbers.

Highlights
  • Barcode and QR code scanning
  • Food product details (ingredients, allergens, calories)
  • Electrical appliance energy consumption estimates
  • Product warnings and recall information
  • Save products for analysis
  • Global emergency numbers
  • Calorie and exercise calculator
Features
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The InfoCons App helps you become an educated consumer by bringing tons of vital information regarding your food choices, electrical appliances and other non-food products, as well as emergency numbers from all around the world. The InfoCons app is a tool dedicated to consumer protection. Regardless of location or spoken language, one can query the InfoCons database by scanning the barcode from any food product, the QR code from any electrical appliance (fridges, freezers, storage units, washing machines, dishwashers, washer-dryers, televisions, monitors and other displays, air conditioners, cooker hoods and many others; sold in the EU after 2019) or by using the search field directly. A successful food product identification brings you the following options and details: (1) General information - Name of product, product manufacturer, product ingredients and product image. (2) Additives details – Provides the names of additives, quantity of additives and, for logged in users, the definition of additives. (3) Highlighted allergen list. (4) The calculator - Provides estimates of the number of calories you eat based on quantity of food. The calculator also provides information about the amount of time you should walk, run or pedal to burn calories consumed. (5) Warnings emitted by the European Union as well as other countries for that product type. (6) Markers based on your preferences - The app highlights values that are not in accordance with your choices, which you are able to set through the “My Choice” section (for logged in users). (7) Save product in a lightbox, called “Saved products”, this is where you can analyze your products further (for logged in users). (8) Product Recycle options. (9) Complaint form – This can be used to file a complaint in certain conditions (for logged in users). (10) Fill missing details form – This can be used to add details that you believe are lacking from the product description or ingredients list (for logged in users). A successful electronic appliance identification brings you the following options and details: (1) General information such as name, manufacturer and technical details. (2) Manufacturer details. (3) The calculator, which estimates its energy consumption for multiple time frames, such as a month, a year or the length of the products warranty. (4) The product comparator. Inside the Saved products section, a logged in user will find all saved products and a scan log. By selecting a set of saved products, you can review their added values for salt, sugar, additives and calories. Each additive is explained and counted. The app also features a SOS section, where you will find emergency numbers from all around the world. InfoCons is a non-governmental, apolitical, representative, private, non-profit, distinct and indivisible, independent consumer association based on democratic principles, which defends consumer rights and, also, a founding member of the Federation of Consumer Associations. Content in the app is available in 33 languages. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Ro CEI Reader

This app uses NFC to securely read data from your Electronic Identity Card (eID). It displays personal information, document details, and even your photo. You can save the data as a PDF for archiving or later use.

Highlights
  • NFC reading of eID chip data
  • Detailed personal information display
  • Cardholder photo display
  • Export identification details as PDF
  • Quick re-check for repeated scans
  • Secure on-device data storage
Features
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This application allows you to quickly and securely read data from the Electronic Identity Card (eID) using NFC technology. Simply enable NFC on your phone, enter CAN(6 digits), enter PIN(4 digits), place your CEI near the device, and the information will instantly appear on your screen. Key Features: • NFC reading of identification data stored on the eID chip. • Detailed display of information: surname, given name, national ID number, sex, nationality, date and place of birth, domicile, and document details (number, issue date, expiry date). • Cardholder’s photo, when available on the chip. • Save as PDF – export identification details, including domicile, for archiving or later use. • Quick re-check option for repeated scans. Security & Privacy • All data stays on your device – nothing is sent externally. • Information can only be exported when you explicitly choose to (PDF, share). • No personal data collection, no third-party transmissions. Requirements • A phone with NFC enabled and support for eID standards.

Screenshots

InfoCons4 screens
Ro CEI Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: InfoCons at 90% against Ro CEI Reader's 27%. InfoCons also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.0). Ro CEI Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. InfoCons sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Ro CEI Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

InfoCons holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of InfoCons's written reviews are positive against 27% of Ro CEI Reader's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
InfoCons versus Ro CEI Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfoConsRo CEI Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (5 ratings) — better2.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsociatia InfoConsMinisterul Afacerilor Interne

Customer experience

InfoCons

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative8.6%

Ro CEI Reader

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

InfoCons

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly member fee$5.991 Month
  • Founder's member fee$34.991 Year
  • Yearly member fee$59.991 Year
None

Ro CEI Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InfoCons free?
InfoCons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ro CEI Reader free?
Ro CEI Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, InfoCons or Ro CEI Reader?
InfoCons is rated higher. InfoCons averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Ro CEI Reader averages 2.0 from 6 ratings.
Do InfoCons or Ro CEI Reader have ads?
Neither InfoCons nor Ro CEI Reader shows ads.

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