# Barcode Fingermon vs with Mountain Smiling

The clearest difference is update cadence: with Mountain Smiling at every 3 days against Barcode Fingermon's every 3 weeks. Barcode Fingermon's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Barcode Fingermon costs $2.99 and with Mountain Smiling $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Barcode Fingermon ships an update every 3 weeks, with Mountain Smiling every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barcode Fingermon | with Mountain Smiling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 529 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Magic Cube](https://appshunter.io/developer/378048862) | [Kyohei Yamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583465790) |

## What reviewers say

### Barcode Fingermon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcode-fingermon/id1594196239)

Summon unique creatures by scanning barcodes or QR codes. Engage in strategic flick-based combat, collect over 160 types of monsters, and compete in various leagues to become the champion. Explore different game modes and battle powerful bosses.

**Highlights:** Summon creatures using barcodes/QR codes, Unique flick-based combat system, Collect over 160 types of creatures, Diverse creature stats and skills, Multiple league and event battles, Boss battles and field hunting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### with Mountain Smiling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/with-mountain-smiling/id6476830609)

Embark on a challenging Antarctic expedition in this adventure game. Navigate treacherous terrain, manage resources, and learn from repeated failures to reach a remote inland station. The journey emphasizes experience and discovery over traditional victory.

**Highlights:** Antarctic expedition gameplay, Resource management (fuel, food), Hazardous terrain navigation, Story-driven progression, Return-to-Base system, Learning from failure mechanic

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barcode Fingermon free?

Barcode Fingermon costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is with Mountain Smiling free?

with Mountain Smiling costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Barcode Fingermon or with Mountain Smiling have ads?

Neither Barcode Fingermon nor with Mountain Smiling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Barcode Fingermon or with Mountain Smiling?

Barcode Fingermon ships an update every 3 weeks, and with Mountain Smiling every 3 days. Most recently, Barcode Fingermon was updated on October 24, 2026 and with Mountain Smiling on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*