# Passes vs E.P.I.C. Studios

Passes and E.P.I.C. Studios both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of E.P.I.C. Studios's written reviews are positive against 45% of Passes's. E.P.I.C. Studios also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 627). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Passes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and E.P.I.C. Studios sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Passes against 4.8 for E.P.I.C. Studios. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E.P.I.C. Studios has 12K ratings behind it against 627, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Passes's written reviews are positive against 70% of E.P.I.C. Studios's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Passes | E.P.I.C. Studios |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (627 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passes/id6736365906/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-studios/id6736635723/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 627 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **69.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 559 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Passes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763020253) | [E.P.I.C. STUDIOS, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691699033) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### E.P.I.C. Studios

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-studios/id6736635723)

This app allows users to broadcast content, engage in live creator battles, and share short videos. Viewers can support creators with digital gifts and likes. It offers a safe and supportive community for both creators and fans.

**Highlights:** Live streaming, Creator battles, Digital gifts, Short video uploads, Daily rankings, Community guidelines

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 65 EPIC coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 99 Epic Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 130 EPIC coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 199 EPIC Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 195 EPIC coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 299 EPIC Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 260 EPIC coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 330 EPIC coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 499 EPIC Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 400 EPIC coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 525 EPIC coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 590 EPIC coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 660 EPIC coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 999 Epic Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2499 EPIC Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 7000 EPIC Coins | $70.00 | one-time |
| 10000 EPIC coins | $100.00 | one-time |
| 17500 EPIC Coins | $175.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤘 Epic community and gifts
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to navigate
- 💰 Earning potential through gifted content
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and quality
- 🙌 Welcoming and supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Unclear how to use certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Video upload errors
- App crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Passes free?

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

### Is E.P.I.C. Studios free?

E.P.I.C. Studios is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Passes or E.P.I.C. Studios?

E.P.I.C. Studios is rated higher. Passes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 627 ratings, while E.P.I.C. Studios averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Passes or E.P.I.C. Studios have ads?

Neither Passes nor E.P.I.C. Studios shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Passes or E.P.I.C. Studios?

Passes ships an update every 5 days, and E.P.I.C. Studios every 5 days. Most recently, Passes was updated on October 14, 2026 and E.P.I.C. Studios on October 14, 2026.

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