The Barton vs ARE Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Barton
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Discover the amenities, experiences, and people that make up your building. Attend, save, exercise, eat, learn, connect - all on the go. Love where you work!
ARE Connect
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Discover the amenities, experiences, and people that make up your building. Attend, save, exercise, eat, learn, connect - all on the go. Love where you work!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Barton at every 3 months against ARE Connect's every 12 months. On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Barton ships an update every 3 months, ARE Connect every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Barton | ARE Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SKYWAY VENTURE, LP | Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. |
In-app purchases
The Barton
No in-app purchases
ARE Connect
No in-app purchases
