Comparison

pasco vs Oink Care Passport

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

Head to head
About

pasco

Features
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pasco (Phrase Auditory Scanning COmmunicator) is a simple app for those with a visual difficulty and physical difficulty who may require features not available in other AAC apps. For example: - Ability to have an auditory cue in one language with the main voice in another - Auditory Cues and Main output can be different audio files - Require a rapid pre-auditory cue. - A way of spelling by auditory scanning - Language is organised by a text only file (Generated in-app or in a text editor or mind map editor). You will need a switch box to make this work for your client. The app supports space / enter - which most switch boxes support. Please note: This app is not currently accessible with iOS switch control except as a recipe using the on-screen navigation. Note this is very much an experiment as of right now. Please contact your local AAC service for guidance on whether this is the correct solution for your needs.

About

Oink Care Passport

Features
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A dedicated, offline-ready digital care passport designed for families, carers, and individuals managing complex care needs, disabilities, or chronic health conditions. Leaving a loved one with a new carer, babysitter, school, or respite team can be daunting. Communicating vital, multi-layered information quickly is essential: • Critical medications and schedules • Emergency action plans and triage protocols • Specialist consultants and hospital contacts • Daily routines and calming strategies • Sensory preferences, communication aids, and triggers If the primary carer is suddenly unavailable, Oink ensures this critical care information is immediately accessible, structured, and understood. Built with local-first security and zero network dependence, Oink keeps life-saving instructions available anytime, anywhere—even without cellular signal or internet access. Key Features: Instant Emergency Triage • One-Tap Dialling: Immediate emergency calls to 999, primary contacts, and secondary guardians. • Vital Identifiers: Blood group, date of birth, and NHS/HSC health identifier numbers visible at a glance. • Emergency Directives: Clear "Do This" and "Do Not Do This" guidance cards give first responders and carers actionable instructions in high-stress moments. • Critical Alerts: Highlight life-threatening allergies, primary conditions, and rescue protocols. Comprehensive Care Passport • Communication & Needs: Outline how your loved one communicates, sensory needs, and clinical diagnoses. • Hospital & Care Team: Organise lead consultants, clinic bases, and GP contact numbers. • Medicines Management: Record daily medication schedules, dosages, forms, and administration logs. • About Me: Document personal preferences, likes, dislikes, and comfort strategies. • Daily Routines: Structured morning, afternoon, evening, and bedtime routines with practical caregiver notes. Secure, Offline-Ready Sharing • Offline Transfer: Securely transfer encrypted care passports between devices using QR codes—no cloud accounts or servers needed. • Free Companion Reading: Carers, teachers, and healthcare staff can download the free Reader app to view full shared passports with zero fees or subscriptions. • Multi-Passport Hub: Manage profiles for multiple family members from a single dashboard. Privacy & Security First Your sensitive health records belong to you. Oink encrypts and stores information locally on your device, ensuring complete privacy, zero tracking, and instant offline availability. Download Oink today to ensure your loved one's voice, routines, and emergency care instructions are always protected. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://oinkcarepassport.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

pasco4 screens
Oink Care Passport4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: pasco at none against Oink Care Passport's 2. pasco also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Oink Care Passport's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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. Oink Care Passport sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. pasco asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pasco ships an update every 2 months, Oink Care Passport every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
pasco versus Oink Care Passport: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpascoOink Care Passport
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAce CentreAndre Alves Areias

In-app purchases

None

pasco

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Oink Care Passport

Subscriptions1
  • Oink Care Passport Annual Access$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is pasco free?
pasco is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Oink Care Passport free?
Oink Care Passport is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do pasco or Oink Care Passport have ads?
Neither pasco nor Oink Care Passport shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pasco or Oink Care Passport?
pasco ships an update every 2 months, and Oink Care Passport every 3 days. Most recently, pasco was updated on November 4, 2026 and Oink Care Passport on October 31, 2026.

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