# Folio vs PassKit PassReader

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Folio | PassKit PassReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-digital-wallet-app/id1266382717/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passkit-passreader/id1564208423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 228 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Folio Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266382716) | [PassKit, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/920691846) |

## What reviewers say

### Folio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folio-digital-wallet-app/id1266382717)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure storage
- 🚀 Convenient digital wallet
- 💡 Useful for travel and organization
- 👍 Great user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🐛 Issues with photo/card scanning
- 🐛 Data loss or disappearing cards
- 🐛 Slow or unresponsive app
- 🔒 Concerns about data security and privacy

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passkit-passreader/id1564208423)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*