# MakePass vs Ian’s Awesome Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ian’s Awesome Counter at 90% against MakePass's 46%. Ian’s Awesome Counter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). MakePass's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 33 months) and ratings volume (288 vs 55). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MakePass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Ian’s Awesome Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ian’s Awesome Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MakePass has 288 ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of MakePass's written reviews are positive against 90% of Ian’s Awesome Counter's.

MakePass ships an update monthly, Ian’s Awesome Counter every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MakePass | Ian’s Awesome Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makepass-ai-wallet-editor/id1450989464/reviews) | **[4.8 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ians-awesome-counter/id1562654021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **288** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 33 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Jose Pereira Vieito](https://appshunter.io/developer/931232010) | [Cross Forward Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295660206) |

## What reviewers say

### MakePass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makepass-ai-wallet-editor/id1450989464)

Create and personalize digital passes for your Apple Wallet with AI-powered design and advanced editing tools. Import barcodes from various formats, set location and time awareness for automatic display, and integrate with iOS Shortcuts for automation.

**Highlights:** AI-powered design from photos, Versatile pass creation from scratch or import, Extensive customization options, Support for multiple barcode formats, Location and time-based pass display, iOS Shortcuts integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MakePass Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| MakePass Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| MakePass Ultra (Yearly) | $16.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Creates professional-looking wallet passes easily
- 🤖 AI integration simplifies pass creation from images
- 📱 Works seamlessly with iOS Shortcuts for automation
- 🎨 Highly customizable pass designs and layouts
- ⚡ Fast and intuitive for basic pass creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model with limited free features
- 🚫 Requires subscription for most functionality
- 😤 Switched from paid app to subscription-based model
- 🔐 Lost features after subscription transition
- ❌ No free trial or preview before purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Shortcuts integration loses text in header, front, and back fields
- Pass creation fails silently without error messages
- Barcode import doesn't work for many card types
- QR codes render unreadably for large payloads
- Passes don't display correctly on Apple Watch (blank except title)

**Requested features**

- Free trial or preview mode before subscription
- Monthly subscription option (not just yearly)
- Ability to add custom images/logos to passes
- Support for more barcode formats (Code 11, 25, 39, 93, UPC-A)
- Resizable QR codes


### Ian’s Awesome Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ians-awesome-counter/id1562654021)

This utility app helps users improve focus and self-awareness with customizable prompts. Set intervals, start/end times, and track your progress over time to stay on task. Ideal for individuals or parents assisting with attention management.

**Highlights:** Customizable prompt intervals, Set daily start and end times, Track successful focus periods, View historical performance, Optional notification alerts

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MakePass free?

MakePass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ian’s Awesome Counter free?

Ian’s Awesome Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MakePass or Ian’s Awesome Counter?

Ian’s Awesome Counter is rated higher. MakePass averages 4.4 out of 5 from 288 ratings, while Ian’s Awesome Counter averages 4.8 from 55 ratings.

### Do MakePass or Ian’s Awesome Counter have ads?

Neither MakePass nor Ian’s Awesome Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MakePass or Ian’s Awesome Counter?

MakePass ships an update monthly, and Ian’s Awesome Counter every 33 months. Most recently, MakePass was updated on October 26, 2026 and Ian’s Awesome Counter on October 24, 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.*