# Passes vs Encore Connect

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Encore Connect at none against Passes's 4. Encore Connect also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Passes's advantage is ratings volume (635 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Passes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Encore Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Encore Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Passes has 635 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Passes | Encore Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (635 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passes/id6736365906/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore-connect/id6762054159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **635** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 114 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Passes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763020253) | [Alain De Armas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892688902) |

## 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


### Encore Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encore-connect/id6762054159)

Connect with live musicians in real-time. Scan an artist's QR code at a venue to request songs and send tips directly. Track your requests and receive automatic refunds if your song isn't played.

**Highlights:** Request songs in real-time, Send direct tips to artists, Track song requests, Receive auto-refunds for unplayed songs, Find artists performing nearby, Go live with one tap (for artists)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Passes free?

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

### Is Encore Connect free?

Encore Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Passes or Encore Connect?

Encore Connect is rated higher. Passes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 635 ratings, while Encore Connect averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Passes or Encore Connect have ads?

Neither Passes nor Encore Connect shows ads.

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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.*