Comparison

El Metro vs Barcode Scanner and Reader +++

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

Head to head
About

El Metro

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El Metro es una aplicación diseñada para ayudarte a moverte por la ciudad de forma práctica y segura. Con una interfaz simple e intuitiva, podrás visualizar rutas en el mapa, acceder a información importante de tu viaje y mantenerte informado mediante notificaciones en tiempo real. ¿Qué puedes hacer con El Metro? • Visualizar tu recorrido directamente en el mapa • Recibir notificaciones importantes sobre tu servicio • Gestionar tu perfil de usuario de manera sencilla • Registrar un contacto de emergencia para mayor tranquilidad La aplicación utiliza tu número de teléfono para el inicio de sesión y proteger tu cuenta. Tu información se usa únicamente para el funcionamiento de la app y no se comparte con terceros. El Metro está pensada para ofrecer una experiencia confiable, clara y enfocada en facilitar tu movilidad diaria.

About

Barcode Scanner and Reader +++

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Scan, generate, and organize QR codes and barcodes swiftly and effortlessly using our comprehensive all-in-one QR toolkit app. Whether you want to read links, join Wi-Fi networks, exchange contact information, or produce personalized QR codes, the app delivers speedy and practical tools for daily tasks. Quickly detect a wide variety of QR code and barcode types, such as web addresses, plain text, contact details, email addresses, Wi-Fi login information, phone numbers, and many others. Every scan is automatically stored in your history log, allowing you to easily return to previously captured content anytime you need it. Build your own QR codes for websites, messages, emails, SMS, contacts, or wireless networks in just a couple of taps. Preview the created codes and conveniently share or export them straight from the app. Key Features: Rapid QR code and barcode detection Instant creation of custom QR codes Broad support for links, Wi-Fi networks, contacts, text, and additional formats Scan history with automatically saved entries Simple sharing and export capabilities Sleek and intuitive user interface Built for regular personal and professional use The free version provides basic scanning, QR code generation, and limited access to scan history. Premium unlocks unlimited QR code creation, wider format compatibility, and full scan history management. Subscriptions & In-App Purchases: Weekly — $4.99 Monthly — $12.99 Yearly — $39.99 Lifetime — $59.99 Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing cycle. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your device settings. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MckejsISpCz2FXk9eP7jBVCSEx-6X9ti-fLRvM1IKa4/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

El Metro4 screens
Barcode Scanner and Reader +++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: El Metro at none against Barcode Scanner and Reader +++'s 5. Barcode Scanner and Reader +++'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Barcode Scanner and Reader +++ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. El Metro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
El Metro versus Barcode Scanner and Reader +++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEl MetroBarcode Scanner and Reader +++
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShanik Montes de OcaACRO DA VINCI IN KANARIT , LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

In-app purchases

None

El Metro

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Barcode Scanner and Reader +++

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is El Metro free?
El Metro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barcode Scanner and Reader +++ free?
Barcode Scanner and Reader +++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do El Metro or Barcode Scanner and Reader +++ have ads?
Neither El Metro nor Barcode Scanner and Reader +++ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, El Metro or Barcode Scanner and Reader +++?
El Metro ships an update every 3 months, and Barcode Scanner and Reader +++ every 3 months. Most recently, El Metro was updated on October 1, 2026 and Barcode Scanner and Reader +++ on September 30, 2026.

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