# Passbook vs Second Set

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Second Set at none against Passbook's 9. Second Set also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Passbook's advantage is chart position (#60 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Passbook ships an update monthly, Second Set every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Passbook | Second Set |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passbook-wallet-pass-creator/id1633472455/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 143 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HAPPYPIXEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1421366219) | [Anthony Carr](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774797507) |

## What reviewers say

### Passbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passbook-wallet-pass-creator/id1633472455)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Monthly Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Lots of customization options
- 💡 Ability to create passes for anything
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Subscription model
- 🔒 Limited compatibility with existing cards/passes
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive interface

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Second Set

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-set/id6778941094)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Passbook free?

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

### Is Second Set free?

Second Set is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Passbook or Second Set have ads?

Neither Passbook nor Second Set shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Passbook or Second Set?

Passbook ships an update monthly, and Second Set every 2 months. Most recently, Passbook was updated on October 18, 2026 and Second Set on October 5, 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.*