Comparison

Passbook vs Vale50

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Create custom Wallet passes
  • Add membership cards
  • Add event tickets
  • Add gift cards
  • Upload QR codes
  • Edit custom cards
Features
Currently charting
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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

About

Vale50

Features
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Vale50 is a cutting-edge mobile app and digital platform designed to help users save money while discovering top businesses in their city. For just 20 EUR every six months, subscribers unlock exclusive 50% discount vouchers for restaurants, bars, beauty salons, entertainment, and essential services across Spain. With a seamless user experience, the app allows users to browse, claim, and redeem digital vouchers via QR codes, making savings easier than ever. New users receive their first voucher for free, letting them experience the benefits before committing to a subscription. For businesses, Vale50 serves as a powerful marketing tool that boosts visibility, attracts new customers, and increases revenue through strategic discounts. The business portal enables owners to manage promotions, set deal limitations, and track real-time performance with detailed analytics. Key Features: - Free registration + first voucher free - Unlimited 50% discounts for just 20 EUR/6 months - Easy QR code-based voucher validation - Business dashboard for customization & performance tracking - Automated notifications, reports, and customer feedback Whether you're a user looking for top-quality services at unbeatable prices or a business aiming to grow sales and engagement, Vale50 is your ultimate savings companion!

Screenshots

Passbook4 screens
Vale503 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vale50 at none against Passbook's 9. Vale50 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Passbook's advantage is chart position (#71 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Passbook sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Vale50 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Passbook ships an update monthly, Vale50 every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Passbook versus Vale50: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassbookVale50
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#71 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAPPYPIXELSergio Ruiz Caro

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

Vale50

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Passbook

Subscriptions7
  • 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
One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro$14.99
  • Lifetime Pro$19.99
None

Vale50

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Passbook free?
Passbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vale50 free?
Vale50 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Passbook or Vale50 have ads?
Neither Passbook nor Vale50 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Passbook or Vale50?
Passbook ships an update monthly, and Vale50 every 5 days. Most recently, Passbook was updated on November 12, 2026 and Vale50 on November 12, 2026.

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