type and show vs WristPass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
type and show
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World's first short-range one-way communication app. This app is designed for communicating with people around you, when you can't speak or be heard. You don't need to know the other person's phone number. Just type your message and show it. The best chat app for quiet places (meetings, conferences, libraries and more), and for sports coaches to give directions to their teams. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://typeandshow.com/privacy-policy
WristPass
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Leave your phone behind! The most elegant and powerful way to sync membership cards, QR codes, and tickets to your Garmin watch. One-tap sync, folders, and more. WristPass is a premium barcode and QR code manager that seamlessly bridges your iPhone and your Garmin watch. Designed for those who demand a polished, modern, and efficient user experience, WristPass makes carrying digital cards, membership IDs, and tickets effortless. Why WristPass? Managing barcodes on a watch shouldn't be a chore. WristPass offloads the "heavy lifting" to your iPhone, providing a silky-smooth interface to scan, create, and organize your cards, then syncs them instantly to your wrist via the Garmin Connect IQ ecosystem. Key Features: - Elegant iPhone Experience: Use your iPhone's high-resolution camera to scan codes instantly, or import screenshots from your Photos library with advanced image recognition. - Folders & Smart Organization: Keep your digital wallet tidy. Categorize your codes into custom folders like "Shopping," "Gym," "Travel," or "Work." - Unlimited Storage: Store as many barcodes as you need. No more picking and choosing which card to leave behind. - One-Tap Sync: Secure and rapid synchronization between your iPhone and Garmin watch via the Garmin Connect Mobile SDK. - High-Contrast Display: Every barcode on your watch is rendered with maximum contrast to ensure instant readability by scanners at any checkout or entry gate. Companion App for Garmin This app is designed to work exclusively with Garmin smartwatches. You must install the "WristPass" app from the Garmin Connect IQ Store on your watch to use this service. Supported Formats: - QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec - Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, Codabar, ITF Terms: https://wristpass.li2niu.com/en/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: type and show at every 3 weeks against WristPass's every 5 weeks. WristPass's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. type and show sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and WristPass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
type and show ships an update every 3 weeks, WristPass every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | type and show | WristPass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks โ better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 15.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | I Love Nudge Limited | Wuhan Newrathon Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
type and show
- Plus monthly$0.991 Month
WristPass
- WristPass Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- WristPass Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
- WristPass Pro Lifetime$9.99









