# WatchPass 2 vs Project Iris

The clearest difference is update cadence: Project Iris at every 4 days against WatchPass 2's monthly. Project Iris also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). WatchPass 2's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WatchPass 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Project Iris sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WatchPass 2 against 5.0 for Project Iris. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Project Iris has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

WatchPass 2 ships an update monthly, Project Iris every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchPass 2 | Project Iris |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchpass-2-password-manager/id1584701431/reviews) | [5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-iris-watch-browser/id6477305403/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Riccardo Giacalone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509977785) | [力 雷](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746429413) |

## What reviewers say

### WatchPass 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchpass-2-password-manager/id1584701431)

This app securely stores your passwords locally on your Apple Watch, with an optional iOS companion for scanning codes from images. Create, edit, and manage your credentials directly from your wrist, ensuring your data never leaves your devices.

**Highlights:** Made for Apple Watch, Offline password management, Optional iOS OCR scanning, Internal file storage, No third-party servers, Complication for quick access

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |


### Project Iris

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-iris-watch-browser/id6477305403)

This utility app offers a streamlined browsing experience with advanced engine capabilities. It allows for private browsing, history management, and customizable search engines, all optimized for accessibility and supporting multiple languages.

**Highlights:** State-of-the-art browsing engine, Keyword and URL distinction, Bookmark management, Private browsing mode, History recording, Customizable search engine, History and bookmark locking

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Iris Vision | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchPass 2 free?

WatchPass 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Project Iris free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WatchPass 2 or Project Iris?

WatchPass 2 and Project Iris are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 14 ratings respectively.

### Do WatchPass 2 or Project Iris have ads?

Neither WatchPass 2 nor Project Iris shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WatchPass 2 or Project Iris?

WatchPass 2 ships an update monthly, and Project Iris every 4 days. Most recently, WatchPass 2 was updated on October 10, 2026 and Project Iris on October 10, 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.*