# PassGen Plus vs Cape

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cape at 58% against PassGen Plus's 0%. Cape also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 35 months). PassGen Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. PassGen Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cape holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cape has 15K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PassGen Plus's written reviews are positive against 58% of Cape's.

PassGen Plus ships an update every 35 months, Cape every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PassGen Plus | Cape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passgen-plus/id1059014623/reviews) | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-app-to-pause-excess/id6444819615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **58.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frank Fattizzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059014622) | [Air Matters Network Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/477700083) |

## What reviewers say

### PassGen Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passgen-plus/id1059014623)

This utility generates secure and memorable passwords. Choose from pronounceable passwords, random character strings, or a four-word passphrase for enhanced security.

**Highlights:** Pronounceable password generation, Random password generation, Four-word passphrase generation, Simple interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cape-app-to-pause-excess/id6444819615)

This app helps you regain focus by pausing excessive app usage and restoring access later. It's designed to reduce distractions, curb impulsive app openings, and promote healthier digital habits, especially for those with attention challenges.

**Highlights:** Set daily screen time limits, Schedule app breaks, Customize pause screen, On-demand access control, Automate access with zones and schedules, Receive notifications and reports

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cape Pro Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Cape Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic and no subscription
- 🔒 Great for increasing security
- 👍 One-time purchase for pro version
- 👍 Completely hides apps for free
- 🔒 Provides good privacy and security

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches, crashes, and lag
- 🐛 App freezes on password screen
- 🐛 Widgets not working after update
- 🐛 Apps not disappearing properly
- 🐛 Restoring shortcut doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on password screen
- Widgets not working after update
- Restoring shortcut doesn't work
- Apps not disappearing properly
- Hiding apps doesn't always work

**Requested features**

- More functional incognito note app
- Unlimited app groups
- Free incognito passcode option
- Ability to hide battery statistics
- Option to hide the Cloak app itself


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PassGen Plus free?

PassGen Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cape free?

Cape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PassGen Plus or Cape?

Cape is rated higher. PassGen Plus averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cape averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.

### Do PassGen Plus or Cape have ads?

Neither PassGen Plus nor Cape shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PassGen Plus or Cape?

PassGen Plus ships an update every 35 months, and Cape every 3 weeks. Most recently, PassGen Plus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cape on October 24, 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.*