# MakePass vs FastPass

The clearest difference is rating: FastPass at 4.8 against MakePass's 4.4. FastPass also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 46%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). MakePass's advantage is ratings volume (285 vs 25). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MakePass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FastPass sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FastPass holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MakePass has 285 ratings behind it against 25, 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 73% of FastPass's.

MakePass ships an update every 2 months, FastPass every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MakePass | FastPass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makepass-ai-wallet-editor/id1450989464/reviews) | **[4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastpass-qr-code-widget/id1577102516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **285** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Jose Pereira Vieito](https://appshunter.io/developer/931232010) | [Nicolas Dalbard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242835441) |

## 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


### FastPass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fastpass-qr-code-widget/id1577102516)

Quickly display QR codes directly from your home or lock screen using widgets. Scan new codes or import existing ones from screenshots. Present your code instantly without needing to open the application.

**Highlights:** QR code widget for home/lock screen, Scan QR codes with camera, Import QR codes from screenshots, Instant code presentation, Ad removal via in-app purchase

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tips | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tips | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tips | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tips | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tips | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MakePass free?

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

### Is FastPass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MakePass or FastPass?

FastPass is rated higher. MakePass averages 4.4 out of 5 from 285 ratings, while FastPass averages 4.8 from 25 ratings.

### Do MakePass or FastPass have ads?

Neither MakePass nor FastPass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MakePass or FastPass?

MakePass ships an update every 2 months, and FastPass every 2 weeks. Most recently, MakePass was updated on September 28, 2026 and FastPass on September 30, 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.*