# HomePass for HomeKit & Matter — Code Storage & Backup

> Digital storage and management for HomeKit and Matter device setup codes. (iPhone/iPad app by Pearce Media Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homepass-for-homekit-and-matter/id1330266650 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pearce Media Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/428120686)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $4.99)
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 282 App Store ratings · 237 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.5 · 83 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-03-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homepass-for-homekit-and-matter/id1330266650/reviews.md

## What is HomePass for HomeKit & Matter?

HomePass allows you to get rid of that old notebook and store your HomeKit or Matter device's codes right on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.

“HomePass is a must-have utility for HomeKit enthusiasts.” - 9to5Mac

Featured on The Verge, Cortex, 9to5Mac, MacStories, iDownloadBlog, iCulture.nl, appgefahren.de and more.

• HomeKit and Matter codes anywhere, synced to iCloud
With HomePass, you can keep your device codes off paper and synced into iCloud.

• Maintain your Home while keeping your codes safe
HomePass will offer to maintain your home on each launch, pulling in changes from Apple Home including home, room and device changes and offering for you to save changes as you wish.

• Attachments
Attach an image, file or link to a saved accessory. This is great for saving the device's manual alongside it, or a photo of where the device is within your home.

• Import Existing Accessories
HomePass offers the ability to easily import your existing accessories, just input the device's setup code yourself or scan it with either the camera or NFC.

• Custom Accessories
Add any accessories you have that aren't in HomeKit or Matter now, simply fill in the details as needed.

• Apple Watch
View and then scan your HomeKit or Matter device codes back into Home on your wrist.

• Export and Backup
Export to your HomeKit codes to a PDF, Markdown or CSV file. Ready for printing, sharing or storage on iCloud Drive. 

Note: HomePass cannot import a device's setup code as this is not stored by HomeKit or Matter, you will need to manually enter it or scan it's code tag.

Privacy Policy: https://pearcemedia.app/homepass/privacy/
Terms of Use: https://pearcemedia.app/homepass/terms/
EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- HomeKit and Matter code storage
- iCloud syncing
- Attach images, files, and links
- Import existing accessories
- Custom accessory creation
- Apple Watch integration
- Export to PDF, Markdown, CSV

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HomePass+ (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| HomePass+ (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HomePass+ (One Time Purchase) | $39.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of HomePass for HomeKit & Matter?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🏆 Essential for HomeKit users
- 📚 Centralized storage for HomeKit codes
- 🔒 Secure storage of sensitive data
- 🌐 Syncs across devices
- 💾 Backup/export options
- 🗂️ Organized accessory management
- 🔍 Useful for troubleshooting/resetting devices

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤖 Unreliable scanning/OCR
- 📁 Missing features (e.g. deleting/renaming homes, sorting)
- 💰 Subscription model for new users
- 🤔 Unclear value proposition for some users
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/adding existing accessories

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Data loss after updates
- Crashes on certain actions (e.g. deleting accessories)
- Syncing issues between devices
- Inability to access data after migration

**Most requested features**

- Matter code support
- Ability to add photos/serial numbers for accessories
- Improved PDF export (sorting, page numbers, QR codes)
- Automatic name/room updates when changed in Home app
- Ability to delete/rename homes
- Improved scanning/OCR accuracy

## Recent user reviews (10 of 237)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homepass-for-homekit-and-matter/id1330266650/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Latest update crashes on opening

*2026-06-30, version 2.0.32*

I have to say, I’m impressed with the immediate response I received from support!  Problem fixed !!!  Thank you !

### 5/5 — Très bonne application

*2026-06-22*

J’apprécie la découverte automatique des équipements, la capacité à enregistrer proprement les codes de chaque équipement et l’export très propre en PDF avec les QR code ou dans Excel.

Il serait top de ne pas se limiter aux équipements de l’application Maison d’Apple mais de trouver aussi tout les équipements Matter et Thread de la maison (par exemple mes robinets thermostatiques Tado qui sont pour l’instant uniquement gérés dans l’application Tado).

Une autre idée serait de préciser le protocole utilisé (Matter/Homekit), the réseau support (Thread/Wifi/BlueTooth) et idéalement, la version Matter supporté par l’équipement.

### 5/5 — Great app, responsive developer

*2026-04-18, version 2.0.28*

Excellent app, a must for keeping track of your smart devices. Supports multiple homes (locations). Had a question for the dev and got a clear answer back quickly.

### 1/5 — Subscription

*2026-04-05, version 2.0.28*

Was a great app, unfortunately dev changed it to a subscription model and locked you out of your codes. I know they need to get paid and I’d gladly pay a one time fee.

### 5/5 — Super useful app

*2026-02-18*

Really helpful

### 5/5 — Great for keeping HomeKit codes

*2026-02-08, version 2.0.22*

Handy app that helps you stay organized with you HomeKit codes

### 2/5 — Pretty Useless

*2026-01-23, version 2.0.21*

I don’t know what the value of this app is. You still have to manually enter in your HomeKit and QR codes. If I have to do that then I might as well just create my own database. This is not something I want to pay yet another subscription for when it does nothing for me that I can’t do myself. 

Also I could not cancel the free trial from within the app. Feels a little scammy so I’m glad I double checked it. Cancelling directly in my iCloud account was no problem.

### 1/5 — Is basically a glorified notebook

*2026-01-07, version 2.0.21*

I was hoping that for $40 upfront or $10/year this thing would import the matter codes from my 293 devices. It doesn’t. It just offers me the ability to click on each of the devices and input a code manually which it then stores. So basically it pulls your device list from HomeKit and then offers to let you go through and add a HomeKit or matter code to each with your phone or keyboard. I can get something close to this with the Apple Notepad without paying someone $40. I would have gladly paid that for an app that imports that data with a click. WIthout that, this app just doesn’t matter.

### 1/5 — Unable to Access App since 2.0 Update

*2025-12-23, version 2.0.20*

I have been able to navigate past the migrating data screen since the 2.0 update. I have reach out to the developer and still have no resolution beyond waiting for some way to bypass this screen. I understand that bugs occur but this has been ongoing for 12 months at this point.

### 1/5 — Stuck Migrating Data

*2025-12-10, version 2.0.20*

I don’t use this app much but when I need, it I really need it. I recently upgraded and now it simply can’t get past the data migration

## Frequently asked questions about HomePass for HomeKit & Matter

### What does HomePass do?

HomePass allows you to digitally store and manage the setup codes for your HomeKit and Matter devices. It helps you get rid of physical notes and keeps your codes securely synced via iCloud across your Apple devices.

### What are the key features of HomePass?

Key features include secure storage and iCloud syncing of HomeKit and Matter codes, the ability to attach files like manuals or photos to accessories, importing existing accessories via scanning or manual entry, creating custom accessories, and Apple Watch integration for viewing and scanning codes.

### How does HomePass handle pricing and cost?

The application is free to download and use, offering in-app purchases for its features. Specific details on what features are behind in-app purchases are not provided in the description, but it operates on a freemium model.

### What devices is HomePass compatible with?

HomePass is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It also offers an Apple Watch app for convenient access to your device codes.

### What are common use cases for HomePass?

Common use cases include securely storing setup codes for new or existing HomeKit and Matter devices, keeping device manuals or photos attached to their respective accessories, and easily importing accessories by scanning their codes. It's also useful for backing up your codes by exporting them to various file formats.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2026-07-01

This update brings the ability to hide bridged devices in the new device picker along with filter by home.

### 2.0.32 — 2026-06-29

This update fixes a potential crash on older OS versions.

### 2.0.31 — 2026-06-17

This update fixes a potential crash on the latest OS updates.

### 2.0.30 — 2026-05-15

Bug fix for duplicated items in re-paired devices.

### 2.0.29 — 2026-04-26

Bug fixes and improvements

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