Comparison

Folio vs PassKit PassReader

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

Head to head
About

Folio

Securely store and organize all your essential cards and documents in one digital wallet. Scan IDs, passports, gift cards, loyalty cards, and travel passes for instant access anytime, anywhere. Features include automatic organization, expiry alerts, and secure cloud backup.

Highlights
  • Scan and store IDs, passports, and licenses
  • Organize gift, loyalty, and membership cards
  • Manage travel tickets and bookings
  • Secure cloud backup and restore
  • Expiry alerts for documents
  • Encrypted storage for privacy
Features
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Scan, store, and organize all your cards and documents in one secure digital wallet. Folio is a smart wallet app that helps you keep your IDs, passport, driver's license, gift cards, loyalty cards, rewards cards, and travel passes safely in one place. Access your essentials anytime, anywhere. STORE ALL YOUR CARDS IN ONE WALLET Folio works as a card organizer and card storage app, helping you find what you need in seconds. Replace bulky wallets and scattered apps with one card wallet: - Credit and debit cards - Gift cards and balances - Loyalty cards and rewards cards - Membership and store cards SMART ID & PASSPORT SCANNER Scan once and quickly copy and paste details when filling forms. Use Folio’s built-in scanner to securely store: - Passport - Driver's license - National and personal IDs SMART TRAVEL ORGANIZER Planning a trip just got easier. Folio now includes a powerful travel organizer that lets you upload your flight tickets, boarding passes, train tickets, hotel bookings, and entrance passes by uploading a PDF, an image, or simply forwarding a confirmation email. Your travel pass, itinerary, and documents are automatically organized into a clean, searchable timeline. Whether you’re managing a vacation calendar or a business trip schedule, Folio keeps every ticket and confirmation securely stored inside your virtual wallet. BACK UP IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS Protect your most important information from loss, theft, or device damage. Create an account to securely back up and restore your documents on another device whenever needed. ONE SCAN, INSTANT ACCESS Scan cards and documents with your phone and instantly access them anytime. No more searching through emails, photos, or multiple apps. SECURE BY DESIGN Your privacy comes first. Every card and document is individually encrypted. Only you can decrypt and view your data (not even Folio). We use top-tier, industry-standard, multi-layer AES 256-bit encryption and are SOC 2 certified. NEVER MISS A RENEWAL Set expiry alerts for your passport, driver's license, or ID and get notified before they expire. ACCESS WHEREVER YOU GO Whether you’re traveling with family or living on the move, keep your documents with you. Access medical insurance, birth certificates, and important records anytime, anywhere. CARRY LESS. DO MORE. Folio is your everyday wallet app and card app, designed to help you live lighter and stay organized. Keep everything that matters in one secure virtual wallet, and always within reach.

About

PassKit PassReader

This app enables businesses to manage customer loyalty programs and digital coupons at the point of sale. It allows for member check-in/out, tier changes, point adjustments, and coupon redemption without specialized hardware.

Highlights
  • Check-in/out members
  • Manage member tiers and expiration
  • Verify card authenticity
  • Adjust member points
  • Redeem coupons
  • Edit membership details
  • View transaction history
Features
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PassKit Pass Reader is the official scanning and validation app for PassKit-powered loyalty programmes, events and campaigns. Built for frontline staff, kiosk operators and event teams who need fast, reliable pass management in the field. Scan Any Pass Instantly Point the camera at any supported barcode and get an instant result. Supports QR codes, Code 128, PDF417 and Aztec — covering virtually all digital pass barcode formats in use today. Batch Scan Mode Running a high-volume event or a busy retail shift? Switch to Batch Scan and process multiple passes in a single session without stopping between scans. Configure scan behaviour per pass type, review your session summary when done, and pick up right where you left off. Member Management Pull up a full member profile the moment you scan their card. Check them in or out, adjust points balances on the spot, and review their full activity history — all from one screen. Coupon & Ticket Validation Scan a coupon to verify its status, redeem it with a single tap, or update the expiry date if needed. Validate event tickets and confirm entry in seconds. In-App & Push Notifications Stay informed without leaving the app. Receive real-time alerts for scan milestones, completed batch sessions, app releases and security events — delivered in-app and via push notification. Secure by Default Log in with your fingerprint or face unlock for fast, secure access. All credentials are stored securely on-device. Offline detection alerts you immediately if connectivity drops, with a retry prompt when you're back online. Personalise Your Experience Choose between Light, Dark or System theme. The app adapts to your device preference automatically.

Screenshots

Folio4 screens
PassKit PassReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Folio at 4.7 against PassKit PassReader's 1.0. Folio also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 33%) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 2). PassKit PassReader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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

Folio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Folio has 6.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Folio's written reviews are positive against 33% of PassKit PassReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Folio ships an update every 8 days, PassKit PassReader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Folio versus PassKit PassReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolioPassKit PassReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.7K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6.7K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFolio Technologies LimitedPassKit, Inc.

Customer experience

Folio

All ratings6,406 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews516 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative29.5%

PassKit PassReader

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Folio

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes or crashes when adding cards
  • Photo capture not working as expected
  • Inability to log in or access account
  • Syncing issues between devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to manually edit/rearrange cards
  • Expand category options beyond just 'Other'
  • Improve backup and restore functionality
  • Add support for more ID/document types
  • Integrate with Apple Wallet or other platforms

PassKit PassReader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Folio

No in-app purchases

None

PassKit PassReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PassKit PassReader free?
PassKit PassReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Folio or PassKit PassReader?
Folio is rated higher. Folio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while PassKit PassReader averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Folio or PassKit PassReader have ads?
Folio shows ads; PassKit PassReader does not.
Which is updated more often, Folio or PassKit PassReader?
Folio ships an update every 8 days, and PassKit PassReader every 6 weeks. Most recently, Folio was updated on October 16, 2026 and PassKit PassReader on October 11, 2026.

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