# Pass the Phrase vs Date Memos

The clearest difference is price: Pass the Phrase at Free against Date Memos's $0.99. Pass the Phrase also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 27.0). Date Memos's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 41 months) and device support (5 vs 3). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Pass the Phrase is free to download; Date Memos costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pass the Phrase against 5.0 for Date Memos. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

Pass the Phrase ships an update every 41 months, Date Memos every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pass the Phrase | Date Memos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-the-phrase/id1329423590/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-memos/id1505321119/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 64 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 27.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eduard Schwan](https://appshunter.io/developer/594336989) | [泽新 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502283048) |

## What reviewers say

### Pass the Phrase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-the-phrase/id1329423590)

Generate unique and memorable phrases for passwords, project names, or business ideas. This app offers millions of multi-syllable or multi-word combinations, with features like saving, sharing, daily inspiration, and text-to-speech.

**Highlights:** Phrase generation, Save and share favorites, Daily phrase notifications, Text-to-speech functionality, Global phrase synchronization, Offline phrase generation, Shake to generate new phrase

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Date Memos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/date-memos/id1505321119)

Never forget important dates with this app. It supports both solar and lunar calendars, allows for custom reminders, and syncs across all your Apple devices. Pin key events to widgets for quick access.

**Highlights:** Solar and lunar calendar support, Customizable event reminders, Cross-device iCloud sync, Widget support with pinned events, Dark mode, iMessage app for sharing events

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pass the Phrase free?

Pass the Phrase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Date Memos free?

Date Memos costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pass the Phrase or Date Memos?

Pass the Phrase and Date Memos are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Pass the Phrase or Date Memos have ads?

Neither Pass the Phrase nor Date Memos shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pass the Phrase or Date Memos?

Pass the Phrase ships an update every 41 months, and Date Memos every 2 months. Most recently, Pass the Phrase was updated on November 2, 2026 and Date Memos on November 3, 2026.

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