Folio vs PassKit PassReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Check-in/out members
- Manage member tiers and expiration
- Verify card authenticity
- Adjust member points
- Redeem coupons
- Edit membership details
- View transaction history
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Folio | PassKit PassReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.7K ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.7K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 228 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Folio Technologies Limited | PassKit, Inc. |
Customer experience
Folio
PassKit PassReader
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
Folio
No in-app purchases
PassKit PassReader
No in-app purchases








