# Side+ vs Passes

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.

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.

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.

Side+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Passes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Side+ | Passes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-plus/id1589187670/reviews)** | [4.6 (588 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passes/id6736365906/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 588 |
| Positive reviews | **96.2% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 68 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sidemen Entertainment Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589187672) | [Passes, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763020253) |

## What reviewers say

### Side+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-plus/id1589187670)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Side+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Side+ Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passes/id6736365906)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $5 Credit | $7.99 | one-time |
| $10 Credit | $14.99 | one-time |
| $20 Credit | $29.99 | one-time |
| $55 Credit | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and Passes on September 21, 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.*