Passbook vs CardBro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Passbook
Easily create custom Wallet passes for your Apple Wallet. Add membership cards, event tickets, or gift cards by uploading QR codes and editing templates. Advanced features and premium templates are available via subscription.
- Create custom Wallet passes
- Add membership cards
- Add event tickets
- Add gift cards
- Upload QR codes
- Edit custom cards
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Easy to way to create Wallet Passes add them to Apple Wallet. Whether you're adding a membership card, customer card or a ticket from your favourite local band, we enable you to add and edit your custom Apple Wallet cards easily, anytime. How it Works? Apply Template ▸ Edit ▸ Upload QR Code ▸ Generate While you can create passes for free, advanced features and premium templates require a subscription. https://andremartingo.github.io/mobilepass/termsofservice.html https://andremartingo.github.io/mobilepass/privacypolicy.html
CardBro
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CardBro: Store All Your Cards in One App CardBro is a free, privacy-focused app for organizing and digitalizing your store cards. Save your rewards, membership, and loyalty cards with ease in this lightweight app. FEATURES 100% Free - No ads, no in-app purchases, and no hidden fees. Fully Offline - Use all features without needing an account or internet connection. Share Cards Easily - Share your cards individually or all at once with friends and family. Privacy First - No tracking or data collection. All your data stays securely on your device. Extensive Barcode Support - Compatible with QR codes and widely-used barcode formats like UPC, Code 128, and more. Download CardBro now and take control of your digital wallet!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CardBro at none against Passbook's 9. CardBro also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). Passbook's advantage is chart position (#66 vs unranked). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Passbook sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. CardBro asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Passbook | CardBro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #66 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HAPPYPIXEL | Emil Petkov |
Bugs and requests
Passbook
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when trying to create passes
- Unable to add or manually create passes
- Incorrect QR codes displayed on passes
- Passes not syncing properly with Apple Wallet
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to edit existing passes
- Support more barcode/QR code types
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Improve customization options and flexibility
CardBro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Passbook
- Annual Pro$4.991 Year
- Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
- Annual Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Year
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- Annual Pro$8.991 Year
- Annual Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Annual Pro$9.991 Year
- Annual Pro$12.991 Year
- Lifetime Pro$14.99
- Lifetime Pro$19.99
CardBro
No in-app purchases
