Comparison

Final Pass Down vs When I am Gone

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

Head to head
About

Final Pass Down

Organize and securely manage vital life information, including contacts, documents, and memories. Assign trusted guardians access to specific folders and designate a successor for account takeover after death to preserve important data.

Highlights
  • Organize life information
  • Create custom folders
  • Assign guardian access
  • Add emergency contacts
  • Designated account successor
  • Secure data preservation
Features
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Final Pass Down is a secure app to organize and manage your most important life information. Create folders for things like family contacts, pet records, documents, memories, taxes, and portfolios all in one place. Assign guardians with access to specific folders, so trusted individuals can view what you choose. Add emergency contacts for quick reference when needed. With the legacy feature, a designated person can take over your account after death by submitting proof, ensuring your important data is preserved and passed on.

About

When I am Gone

Features
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Leave Nothing Unsaid Life is unpredictable, but your legacy doesn't have to be. When I'm Gone gives you peace of mind by ensuring your loved ones always have what they need, when they need it most. Why Choose When I'm Gone? Total Privacy & Security Your information stays encrypted on your device. We use zero-knowledge architecture - meaning we never see, access, or store your personal data. Only you and those you choose can unlock your legacy. Leave More Than Possessions Share your stories, wishes, and personal messages through text, audio, or video. Create heartfelt letters that will be delivered exactly when they're needed most. Choose Your Trusted Circle Designate family or friends as trustees with flexible access options. They can unlock your information using QR codes, PINs, or automatically after a time period you set. Perfect for Global Families Coordinate across distances with multiple trustees. Assign different responsibilities based on location and relationships - your sister in Germany handles legal matters while your partner locally manages daily affairs. Protect Your Digital Life Safely store account information, passwords, and instructions for ongoing income streams. Ensure your digital assets and passive income continue supporting your loved ones. Key Features: • Military-grade encryption with local-only storage • Flexible document types: messages, accounts, instructions, medical info, legal documents • Multiple unlock methods: QR codes, PINs, automatic time-based access • Cloud sync to your personal accounts (Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox) • Beautiful PDF exports for physical copies • One-time payment - no subscriptions Your Information, Your Control Unlike other services, we believe your legacy should remain yours alone. That's why we built When I'm Gone with privacy at its core - your data never leaves your control. Download today and create the gift of clarity for those you love most.

Screenshots

Final Pass Down4 screens
When I am Gone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Final Pass Down at none against When I am Gone's 1. When I am Gone's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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. When I am Gone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Final Pass Down asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Final Pass Down versus When I am Gone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFinal Pass DownWhen I am Gone
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFinal Pass Down LLCMichael Borgers

In-app purchases

None

Final Pass Down

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

When I am Gone

One-time1
  • Premium Security$17.99

Questions

Is Final Pass Down free?
Final Pass Down is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is When I am Gone free?
When I am Gone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Final Pass Down or When I am Gone have ads?
Neither Final Pass Down nor When I am Gone shows ads.

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