Comparison

Sonato vs HERE PASSPORT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Sonato

Connect with your private social club and fellow members, book amenities like tables and gym access, and discover exclusive clubs worldwide. Seamlessly check in using your digital pass.

Highlights
  • Club member chat
  • Table and space booking
  • Group and feed connections
  • Notifications for updates
  • Discover private clubs
  • Digital check-in pass
Features
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With Sonato, your club is always within reach, keeping you connected wherever you go. • Chat with club hosts and book tables for meals, drinks at the bar, spaces for work, and access to gyms • Connect with fellow members through groups, feeds, and shared interests • Receive notifications for new messages and visit updates from clubs • Discover the world's best independent private social clubs in the Sonato Alliance network • Add Sonato Pass to your Wallet and seamlessly check into clubs with the tap of your device Traveling? Your membership opens doors. Discover and visit the world's best independent private social clubs in the Sonato Alliance network – wherever you go. Sonato is available to members of participating clubs.

About

HERE PASSPORT

This app provides exclusive access to a network of venues and curated experiences designed to enhance social connections and offline interactions. It offers seamless entry to top locations, priority access, and invitations to members-only events, fostering a sense of belonging and community.

Highlights
  • Universal membership pass
  • Seamless venue access
  • Priority entry and guest privileges
  • Curated cultural and nightlife events
  • Wellness and co-working space access
  • Members-only community events
Features
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HERE PASSPORT is a tool designed not to keep you online, but to make your life offline more seamless, spontaneous, and meaningful. It's a membership for people who want to actively improve their Social Life, helping you build new connections, deepen your friendships, and experience the fulfillment that can only come from real human interaction. HOW THE PASSPORT WORKS FOR YOU: • YOUR KEY TO THE CITY: The HERE PASSPORT is your single, universally recognized pass. Simply scan a QR code for you and your guests to unlock our entire network. • SEAMLESS ACCESS: Skip the line and get priority entry at the city's top venues and cultural events. Your name is always on the list. No friction, no awkward texts. Just access. • A CURATED SOCIAL LIFE: With one membership, you get access to a balanced ecosystem of experiences, all thoughtfully curated by HERE: • Culture & Nightlife: From art parties to late-night sets. • Wellness & Focus: Premium gyms, wellness studios, and inspiring co-working spaces. • Community & Connection: Members-only dinners, mixers, and events designed for real conversation. A NEW KIND OF BELONGING: Your community shouldn't be tied to a single place. The HERE PASSPORT makes your identity portable, ensuring that wherever you go. you are Recognized, you are Welcomed, you are HERE. MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES: Unlimited access to our entire network of partner venues. Guest privileges (bring up to 3 friends). Exclusive invites to members-only events and experiences. A growing community of creative and professional leaders. Ready to reclaim a healthy social life? Download the app and apply for membership today. **Early access now available in Sacramento, CA.**

Screenshots

Sonato4 screens
HERE PASSPORT3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sonato at 4.9 against HERE PASSPORT's 4.2. Sonato also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). HERE PASSPORT's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sonato holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonato has 281 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonato ships an update every 10 days, HERE PASSPORT every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sonato versus HERE PASSPORT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonatoHERE PASSPORT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (281 ratings) — better4.2 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings281 — better31
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB50 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSonato, Inc.Social Club Of Tomorrow

Customer experience

Sonato

All ratings281 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.1%

HERE PASSPORT

All ratings31 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Sonato

No in-app purchases

None

HERE PASSPORT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sonato free?
Sonato is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HERE PASSPORT free?
HERE PASSPORT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sonato or HERE PASSPORT?
Sonato is rated higher. Sonato averages 4.9 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while HERE PASSPORT averages 4.2 from 31 ratings.
Do Sonato or HERE PASSPORT have ads?
Neither Sonato nor HERE PASSPORT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sonato or HERE PASSPORT?
Sonato ships an update every 10 days, and HERE PASSPORT every 4 weeks. Most recently, Sonato was updated on November 3, 2026 and HERE PASSPORT on October 30, 2026.

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