Comparison

Side+ vs Passes

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

Head to head
About

Side+

Access exclusive content, behind-the-scenes footage, and interactive Q&A sessions from popular creators. Engage with a global community and participate in unique challenges and events.

Highlights
  • Exclusive weekly episodes
  • Behind-the-scenes content
  • Exclusive podcast access
  • Weekly Q&A segments
  • Exclusive challenges and events
  • Private Zoom calls
Features
Read full description

Side+ brings you exclusive Sidemen videos every single week completely ad-free, and you can watch over 1,000 videos right now FOR FREE. Download the app, sign-up for our 3-Day free trial and enjoy. But what's ACTUALLY on Side+? Friday: SIDECAST - Our podcast we usually film on set Saturday: SIDE+ SATURDAYS - Our flagship show where the Sidemen are thrown into different challenges Sunday: BEHIND THE SCENES & SIDEMEN SUNDAY - Hate watching ads on YouTube? We upload our main Sidemen Sundays to have the perfect viewing - then find out how the video was created directly after with our BTS We also have FILMS with special documentaries from our Charity Match games and Reality Shows! And then we have our special additional series, such as SIDE HUSTLE where the Sidemen try unique jobs for the day, SIDELESS MONDAYS where guest creators re-create our videos Sidemen videos. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Side+ on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://watch.sideplus.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.sideplus.com/privacy

About

Passes

Connect directly with your favorite creators through exclusive content, one-on-one chats, and personalized experiences. Discover creators across various interests, support them by purchasing merchandise, and enjoy secure, private interactions.

Highlights
  • One-on-one creator conversations
  • Exclusive content access
  • Livestreams
  • Limited edition merchandise
  • Personalized fan experiences
  • Anti-screenshot technology
Features
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Welcome to Passes, where you have direct access to your favorite creators like never before. Passes connects creators with their fans through one-on-one conversations, exclusive content, livestreams, merch drops, unlocked content, and personalized experiences. UNLOCK • Get your front row seat to exclusive and personalized content from your favorite creators. • From livestreams to one-on-one chats, thousands of creators are here to share their lives and behind-the-scenes content with you! CUSTOMIZE • Rep the creators you love most by purchasing limited edition merchandise and exclusive items. • With custom apparel, autographed memorabilia, and downloadable content, Passes allows you to be a part of the creative experience while helping creators to do what they love. EXPLORE • Passes features creators for everyone. • Whether it’s music, fitness, gaming, sports, or just about anything else, you will find creators that resonate with your passions. • Constantly evolving and expanding, there’s always something new and exciting to discover on Passes. FOR CREATORS • Passes is designed to turn creators into entrepreneurs. • By offering tools you need to scale your business and engage with your audience on a deeper level, Passes empowers you to turn your passions into profit. • Creators on Passes earn up to 5x more than on other platforms - join our community today! SECURITY • Advanced security features, including anti-screenshot technology and unique watermarks, ensure that all interactions remain private and secure. JOIN PASSES • Download the Passes mobile app today and immerse yourself in a world where creativity is rewarded, connections are built, and both fans and creators thrive together.

Screenshots

Side+4 screens
Passes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Side+ at 96% against Passes's 45%. Side+ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 588). Passes's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Side+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Passes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Side+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Side+ has 7.1K ratings behind it against 588, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Side+'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Passes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Side+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Passes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Side+ versus Passes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSide+Passes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7.1K ratings) — better4.6 (588 ratings)
Positive reviews96.2% of reviews — better45.2% of reviews
Number of ratings7.1K — better588
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB111 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSidemen Entertainment LimitedPasses, Inc.

Customer experience

Side+

All ratings7,117 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews1,248 reviews
Positive96.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.0%

Passes

All ratings584 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral0.9%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive45.2%
Neutral10.7%
Negative44.0%

User reviews

Side+

From 7.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth app experience
  • 👍 Entertaining content
  • 💡 Exclusive behind-the-scenes and podcasts
  • 🤑 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Needs better content organization/navigation

Passes

From 588 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 👍 Intuitive user interface
  • 🤩 Excellent content from creators
  • 💻 Seamless integration with website

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
  • 📺 Poor video and image quality
  • 💬 Unreliable messaging and notifications
  • 🔍 Limited features compared to website

Bugs and requests

Side+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Full-screen mode issues (video pausing)
  • Resume feature not always accurate

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to sort/filter content by date or category
  • Improve video playback controls (e.g. seek, pause)
  • Add subtitles/closed captions for accessibility

Passes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos not playing consistently
  • Messages not updating correctly
  • Inability to view high-quality media

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to adjust media quality
  • Voice messaging for creators
  • Improved notification system
  • More feature parity with website

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Side+

Subscriptions2
  • Side+ Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Side+ Yearly$99.991 Year
4 purchases

Passes

One-time4
  • $5 Credit$7.99
  • $10 Credit$14.99
  • $20 Credit$29.99
Show 1 more
  • $55 Credit$79.99

Questions

Is Side+ free?
Side+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Passes free?
Passes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Side+ or Passes?
Side+ is rated higher. Side+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Passes averages 4.6 from 588 ratings.
Do Side+ or Passes have ads?
Neither Side+ nor Passes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Side+ or Passes?
Side+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Passes every 10 days. Most recently, Side+ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Passes on September 21, 2026.

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