# MakePass vs Timely Tots

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Timely Tots at none against MakePass's 3. Timely Tots also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). MakePass's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Timely Tots asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MakePass | Timely Tots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (288 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makepass-ai-wallet-editor/id1450989464/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **288** | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pedro Jose Pereira Vieito](https://appshunter.io/developer/931232010) | [Aakash Srivastava](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854683787) |

## 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


### Timely Tots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timely-tots/id6755589959)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MakePass free?

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

### Is Timely Tots free?

Timely Tots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do MakePass or Timely Tots have ads?

Timely Tots shows ads; MakePass does not.

### Which is updated more often, MakePass or Timely Tots?

MakePass ships an update monthly, and Timely Tots monthly. Most recently, MakePass was updated on October 26, 2026 and Timely Tots on October 28, 2026.

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