# MakePass vs Barcodes Saver

The clearest difference is rating: Barcodes Saver at 5.0 against MakePass's 4.4. Barcodes Saver also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). MakePass's advantage is ratings volume (285 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). 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 Barcodes Saver sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Barcodes Saver holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MakePass has 285 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MakePass ships an update every 2 months, Barcodes Saver every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MakePass | Barcodes Saver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (285 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makepass-ai-wallet-editor/id1450989464/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodes-saver/id1642274039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **285** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Jose Pereira Vieito](https://appshunter.io/developer/931232010) | [Ashen Ishanka Costha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566497857) |

## 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


### Barcodes Saver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barcodes-saver/id1642274039)

Easily save and access your generated or scanned barcodes. Convert barcodes into QR codes for versatile use. Keep your important codes readily available for quick copying and retrieval.

**Highlights:** Save generated barcodes, Save scanned barcodes, Access saved barcodes anytime, Copy barcode content, Convert barcodes to QR codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Barcodes Saver Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MakePass free?

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

### Is Barcodes Saver free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MakePass or Barcodes Saver?

Barcodes Saver is rated higher. MakePass averages 4.4 out of 5 from 285 ratings, while Barcodes Saver averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MakePass or Barcodes Saver have ads?

Neither MakePass nor Barcodes Saver shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MakePass or Barcodes Saver?

MakePass ships an update every 2 months, and Barcodes Saver every 5 months. Most recently, MakePass was updated on October 11, 2026 and Barcodes Saver on September 29, 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.*