Comparison

Codepoint vs Pass Maker

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

Head to head
About

Codepoint

Access and manage over 73,000 Unicode characters, including emojis and SF Symbols. Search offline, convert codepoints to various formats, and view glyphs in 3D. Includes typographic notes and iCloud synchronization for favorites.

Highlights
  • Explore and manage over 73,000 Unicodes
  • Lightning-fast offline search
  • Convert codepoints to HEX, decimal, HTML, Swift, and more
  • View and export glyphs as 3D assets (USDZ)
  • Typographic notes for correct usage
  • iCloud synchronization for favorites
  • Widget support on iOS and macOS
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Codepoint contains more than 73,000 Unicodes, including SF Symbols and Emojis. The sophisticated search feature delivers results within a fraction of a second, completely offline. Convert codepoints into any conceivable format, such as HEX, decimals, UTF, USDZ, HTML entities, or Swift code. View and export glyphs as real 3D assets, or experience them on Apple Vision Pro in augmented reality. Additionally, I have annotated a large number of carefully selected entities with typographic notes so that you can always look up how to use each character typographically correctly. As a developer, designer, or typographer, Codepoint shouldn’t be missing from your repertoire of tools. It’s the ultimate type case for the 21st century. Features • Explore, search and manage Unicodes • Over 73,000 Unicodes, including Emojis and SF Symbols, always at hand • Search and find Unicodes lightning fast and completely offline • Export glyphs in formats such as Unicode, decimal, HEX, HTML, USDZ • View entities in 3D and convert them into USDZ models • Curate your Favorites: They are always synchronized thanks to iCloud • Learn typography with tips on relevant glyphs • Widget support on iOS and macOS • Detailed glyph metrics • Multi-codepoint support ⁂ Support If you need help or want to make a feature suggestion, I’d love hearing from you → martin@appahead.studio Feedback If you like Codepoint, please take a moment to rate it on the App Store. It’s a great way to support solo developers like yours truly. About App ahead GmbH is a German software studio operated by a single individual, Martin Lexow (that’s me!). My company was originally founded in 2015 under the name IXEAU in Berlin. Today, I’m based in the historic old town of Aachen, Germany. Terms of Use: https://appahead.studio/terms Privacy Policy: https://appahead.studio/privacy

About

Pass Maker

Design and create personalized digital passes for your Apple Wallet. Easily customize colors, fonts, and images to make unique passes for events, loyalty cards, or boarding. Securely store and share your creations with a simple one-click add.

Highlights
  • Customizable pass design
  • User-friendly interface
  • Secure storage on iPhone/Apple Watch
  • One-click add to Apple Wallet
  • Versatile usage for events, loyalty, and more
  • Comprehensive analytics
Features
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Create Apple Wallet passes from a prompt, image, template, or manual editor. PassMaker helps you make boarding passes, event tickets, coupons, loyalty cards, and generic passes. Build faster: - Start from ready-made templates and customize key details - Use AI to turn a description or image into a structured draft - Add up to two Featured Actions, including website and phone links - Import attendee CSVs and generate personalized passes in bulk - Save drafts, preview passes as you build, and export Wallet-ready files Free accounts include one pass per day. Pro plans support higher-volume creation. App EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Codepoint4 screens
Pass Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pass Maker at Free against Codepoint's $4.99. Pass Maker also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). Codepoint's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement 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

Pass Maker is free to download; Codepoint costs $4.99 up front. Pass Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Codepoint asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Codepoint holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Codepoint's written reviews are positive against 42% of Pass Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Codepoint ships an update every 4 weeks, Pass Maker every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Codepoint versus Pass Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCodepointPass Maker
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (41 ratings) — better3.4 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings41 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#119 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp ahead GmbHSwapnanil Dhol

Customer experience

Codepoint

All ratings41 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral4.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Pass Maker

All ratings21 ratings
Positive61.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Codepoint

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Pass Maker

Subscriptions3
  • PassMaker Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • PassMaker Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • PassMaker Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Codepoint free?
Codepoint costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pass Maker free?
Pass Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Codepoint or Pass Maker?
Codepoint is rated higher. Codepoint averages 4.9 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Pass Maker averages 3.4 from 21 ratings.
Do Codepoint or Pass Maker have ads?
Neither Codepoint nor Pass Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Codepoint or Pass Maker?
Codepoint ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pass Maker every 9 days. Most recently, Codepoint was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pass Maker on September 22, 2026.

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