Comparison

Passports Studio vs HelloPass

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

Head to head
About

Passports Studio

Easily integrate your brand into digital wallets for direct fan engagement. Design custom passes, send targeted notifications, and offer rewards without requiring fans to download a separate app. Manage your fan base and promotions all from one platform.

Highlights
  • Custom pass design for Apple Wallet and Google Wallet
  • Direct fan communication via lock screen notifications
  • One-tap fan pass addition
  • Actionable buttons on passes
  • Fan tiering and reward management
  • Team collaboration tools
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Passports Studio is the easiest way to put your brand in your fans' Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, and reach them on their lock screen whenever you want. No app for your fans to download. No code to write. Design a pass on your phone, share one link, and fans add it in one tap. Design your own pass Drop in your art and your logo, name it, and pick what it says. Your pass is a full-size poster in Wallet, with your art edge to edge. Fans add it in one tap Every pass gets its own link and QR code. Put it in your bio, on the merch table, at checkout or on a poster. Fans tap, and it's in their Wallet. Reach their lock screen Send a message right now, schedule it for later, ring fans when they're near a place, or send it automatically when they join or buy. Unlimited messages on every plan. Add two buttons under it Put two actions right under your pass in Wallet: shop, book, call, open a reward, or go anywhere you link. Reward your best fans Tiers give your top fans their own look on the same pass. Move fans up as they earn it, or choose them yourself. Send codes and offers that live on the pass. One pass for every fan Every fan holds their own pass with their own number. See who has it, when they added it, and how your messages land. Or just ask for it Tell the assistant what you want, like "Friday at 8, 15% off for Level 2, near the Fillmore." It sets it up, and nothing changes until you approve it. Six tools in one app Design, Send, Claim, Fans, Promote and Team. Invite your team to run a pass with you. Simple pricing $9.99 a month for one pass. The same price at 100 fans or 100,000, with no per-fan fees. Running several passes or a team? Enterprise plans are available, just get in touch. Made for artists, creators, brands, venues, teams and communities. Anyone who wants a direct line to their fans without building an app. Questions? hello@passports.studio Privacy Policy: https://www.passports.studio/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HelloPass

Features
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Your business card, always in your pocket. HelloPass lets you create stunning digital business cards and share your contact details in seconds — no paper, no scanning apps, no hassle. Whether you're at a conference, a meeting, or just making a connection, HelloPass makes sure you're always ready. Design a Card That's Uniquely You Choose from six professionally designed templates — Minimal, Bold, Gradient, Glass, Classic, and Photo. Customize your colors, add your profile photo, set a background image, and link all your social profiles. Want something that really stands out? Enable the holographic overlay for a premium finish. Always Accessible in Apple Wallet Add your card directly to Apple Wallet and it's a tap away — even on your Apple Watch. No app needed on the other end. Share Any Way You Want • Show your QR code to be scanned straight into iPhone Contacts • Send your vCard via AirDrop, Messages, or Mail • Recipients get a full contact with your photo, details, and social links — ready to save Everything You Need • Multiple cards — personal, professional, freelance • LinkedIn, Instagram, X, GitHub, TikTok, YouTube, and more • Full name, title, company, email, phone, and website • Dark mode support Say goodbye to paper cards. Download HelloPass and make a better first impression.

Screenshots

Passports Studio4 screens
HelloPass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Passports Studio at Free against HelloPass's $4.99. Passports Studio also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). HelloPass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). On 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

Passports Studio is free to download; HelloPass costs $4.99 up front. Passports Studio sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. HelloPass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Passports Studio ships an update every 10 days, HelloPass daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Passports Studio versus HelloPass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPassports StudioHelloPass
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperW-RLDS Technology, Inc.Dustin Olsen

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Passports Studio

Subscriptions5
  • Basic Plan14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Passports - 2 Passes$19.991 Month
  • Passports - 3 Passes$29.991 Month
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  • Passports - 4 Passes$39.991 Month
  • Passports - 5 Passes$49.991 Month
None

HelloPass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Passports Studio free?
Passports Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HelloPass free?
HelloPass costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Passports Studio or HelloPass have ads?
Neither Passports Studio nor HelloPass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Passports Studio or HelloPass?
Passports Studio ships an update every 10 days, and HelloPass daily. Most recently, Passports Studio was updated on November 5, 2026 and HelloPass on October 31, 2026.

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