Comparison

AMB Mobilitat (Picmi) vs Samplia

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

Head to head
About

AMB Mobilitat (Picmi)

This app provides real-time information for all public and shared transport options in the Barcelona metropolitan area. Plan your journeys, find nearest stops, and receive service updates and pollution alerts.

Highlights
  • Real-time transport arrival estimates
  • Journey planning with multiple transport modes
  • Shared service availability
  • Favorite stops and lines
  • Bike network information
  • Service alerts and pollution warnings
Features
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All the information on metropolitan transport on your mobile!   AMB Mobilitat is a free app that integrates all modes of transport to get about in the Barcelona metropolitan area: bus, metro, Rodalies, FGC, TRAM, bicycle, taxi...   Getting about in the Barcelona metropolitan area is now easier than ever. AMB Mobilitat gives you access to information on the frequency of all transport in real time, the availability of the main shared services and the best routes. Find your nearest stop, plan your journey based on how long it will take for your chosen transport to arrive and get to your destination with the best possible combination. AMB Mobilitat offers you all the details on: Estimated arrival in real time Map of the selected route Connectivity between all modes of transport Timetables Routes of each mode of transport Availability of shared services in real time In addition, it has the following functionalities: TAXI: order a taxi from your screen with Picmi Taxi and check the status of the nearest stops. FAVOURITES: personalise the mobility services you use most often. Save your favourite stops, lines and places to more easily plan your journeys.   BIKE NETWORK: check out the bike network, available vehicles and bicycle parking facilities in the Barcelona metropolitan area and plan your bicycle trip.   SERVICE UPDATES: check alerts and any alterations to service that affect your preferred transport lines.   POLLUTION ALERT: an alert will be activated when there is a preventive warning or an episode of environmental contamination is declared. For private vehicle users, it includes relevant information on the various low-emission zones, park-and-ride facilities (P+R) and the nearest charging stations. Locate the entire integrated transport network in Badalona, Barcelona, Castelldefels, Cervelló, Cornellà de Llobregat, Esplugues de Llobregat, Gavà, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Molins de Rei, Montcada i Reixac, Montgat, El Papiol, El Prat de Llobregat, San Adrià de Besòs, San Boi de Llobregat, Sant Climent de Llobregat, San Feliu de Llobregat, Sant Joan Despí, Sant Just Desvern, Santa Coloma de Cervelló, Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Tiana and Viladecans.   If you have any doubts or questions about the application, you can write to us at info@ambinformacio.cat.

About

Samplia

Discover and claim free product samples from major brands. Locate nearby Samplia machines, collect your free sample, and share your opinion. Geolocation helps personalize offers for free products near you.

Highlights
  • Find nearby Samplia machines
  • Collect free product samples
  • Share product opinions
  • Personalized offers via geolocation
  • Discover new brands
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Con Samplia conseguirás productos gratuitos. Bájate la App, encuentra tu máquina Samplia más cercana, recoge tu muestra gratuita, opina y disfruta. Si nos proporcionas tú geolocalización podremos ofrecerte de forma más personalizada productos gratuitos cerca de ti. Las máquinas Samplia dispensan muestras gratuitas de grandes marcas para que las pruebes y nos des tu opinión.

Screenshots

AMB Mobilitat (Picmi)4 screens
Samplia4 screens

Verdict

The call

AMB Mobilitat (Picmi) and Samplia both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Samplia's written reviews are positive against 0% of AMB Mobilitat (Picmi)'s. Samplia also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (395 vs 38). AMB Mobilitat (Picmi)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for AMB Mobilitat (Picmi) against 4.8 for Samplia. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samplia has 395 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of AMB Mobilitat (Picmi)'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Samplia's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AMB Mobilitat (Picmi) ships an update every 2 months, Samplia weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AMB Mobilitat (Picmi) versus Samplia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAMB Mobilitat (Picmi)Samplia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (38 ratings) — better4.8 (395 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews76.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38395 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMB INFORMACIO I SERVEIS SASamplia

Customer experience

AMB Mobilitat (Picmi)

All ratings35 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Samplia

All ratings389 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative20.2%

In-app purchases

None

AMB Mobilitat (Picmi)

No in-app purchases

None

Samplia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AMB Mobilitat (Picmi) free?
AMB Mobilitat (Picmi) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Samplia free?
Samplia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AMB Mobilitat (Picmi) or Samplia?
AMB Mobilitat (Picmi) is rated higher. AMB Mobilitat (Picmi) averages 4.8 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Samplia averages 4.8 from 395 ratings.
Do AMB Mobilitat (Picmi) or Samplia have ads?
Samplia shows ads; AMB Mobilitat (Picmi) does not.
Which is updated more often, AMB Mobilitat (Picmi) or Samplia?
AMB Mobilitat (Picmi) ships an update every 2 months, and Samplia weekly. Most recently, AMB Mobilitat (Picmi) was updated on November 1, 2026 and Samplia on November 11, 2026.

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