Comparison

New York Pass vs PassportMap

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

Head to head
About

New York Pass

Features
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Discover New York for less. Compare attraction passes & save more. Book instantly and explore NYC. Explore New York City smarter with — your all-in-one app for discovering, comparing, and booking the best attraction passes in NYC. Access top sightseeing experiences across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and beyond while saving time and money. Compare popular city passes including , , NYC Adventure Pass, and more in one simple app. Visit world-famous attractions, observation decks, museums, cruises, and tours with convenient digital access and flexible options for every traveler. Top experiences include: • Observation decks & skyline views • Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island tours • Empire State Building & Top of the Rock • Museums & cultural attractions • Hop-on hop-off bus tours • Broadway, cruises & NYC experiences Included pass options may feature: • • New York • NYC Adventure Pass • Multi-attraction sightseeing passes • Flexible day and attraction bundles Connect with travelers from around the world using our in-app Chat feature. Share travel tips, discover hidden gems, ask questions, and get real recommendations from people currently exploring New York City. Stay updated with the latest NYC travel news, attraction updates, seasonal events, sightseeing guides, and insider recommendations through our regularly updated travel blog. Discover trending experiences, local favorites, and helpful tips to make the most of your trip. Why use : • Compare top NYC attraction passes • Save money on sightseeing • Connect with fellow travelers via Chat • Read the latest NYC travel news & guides • Mobile-friendly digital tickets • Fast and easy booking experience • Ideal for first-time visitors and families • Perfect for short trips or extended stays Whether you’re visiting iconic landmarks, exploring museums, or planning the ultimate New York itinerary, find the best attraction pass for your trip in one place. Skip the hassle and experience more of New York City. Compare, book, connect, and explore NYC attractions in seconds.

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PassportMap

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Your museum, zoo or garden membership is a passport. Reciprocal admission networks let members in free or at a discount at thousands of other places, if you know where to look. PassportMap shows you. EVERY NETWORK, ONE MAP More than 3,200 attractions from thirteen reciprocal networks: the ASTC Travel Passport Program for science centers, NARM and ROAM for art, history and culture museums, Time Travelers for history museums, the AHS Garden Network for botanical gardens, and AZA for zoos and aquariums; ACM for children's museums; ANCA for nature centers; the Smithsonian Affiliate Reciprocal Program (SARP); MARP and Western Reciprocal for art museums; The Met Reciprocal Network; and Partners of the West for aviation museums. Science centers, art and history museums, children's museums, historic homes, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, arboretums and nature centers, across North America and beyond. WHAT YOUR MEMBERSHIP GETS YOU Add the places where you're a member. PassportMap works out which networks each membership belongs to and what it gets you at every attraction: free, half price or member price. Each network's distance rules are worked out too, like ASTC's 90 miles, so you know before you go. NEARBY, CLOSEST FIRST Every participating place around you, sorted by distance, with what your memberships get you at each one. Filter by kind of place or by network. One tap for directions in the maps app you use. ROAD TRIPS (PRO) Plan a trip in four questions: where from, where to, any stops along the way, and how far off the road you'll go. PassportMap finds every attraction in that corridor, stretch by stretch, and puts your stops in the best driving order. On the road, your next stop is one tap away, and you check off each one as you visit. YOUR CARD, READY AT THE DESK (PRO) Keep a photo of each membership card, front and back, so it's ready at the counter. VISITS (PRO) Mark the places you've been and watch your map fill in. FREE TO EXPLORE The map, every attraction's details, what your memberships get you, the Nearby list and directions are all free. Pro adds the road trip planner, your membership cards and visits, and removes ads. Pro is a monthly or yearly subscription, and new subscribers may be eligible for a free trial. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account to make. Your memberships, trips, visits and card photos stay on your device. On iPhone and iPad. PassportMap is an independent app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of these networks or the organizations that run them. Each attraction sets its own admission policy and can change it at any time, so confirm with the attraction before you visit. Terms of Use: https://passport-map.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://passport-map.com/privacy

Screenshots

New York Pass3 screens
PassportMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: New York Pass at none against PassportMap's 3. New York Pass also leads on ads (none vs shown). PassportMap's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence 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. PassportMap sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. New York Pass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

New York Pass ships an update every 4 days, PassportMap every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
New York Pass versus PassportMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNew York PassPassportMap
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB101 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAneeb RiazThe Backyard Pantry, LLC

In-app purchases

None

New York Pass

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PassportMap

Subscriptions2
  • PassportMap Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • PassportMap Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is New York Pass free?
New York Pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PassportMap free?
PassportMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do New York Pass or PassportMap have ads?
PassportMap shows ads; New York Pass does not.
Which is updated more often, New York Pass or PassportMap?
New York Pass ships an update every 4 days, and PassportMap every 3 days. Most recently, New York Pass was updated on November 5, 2026 and PassportMap on October 31, 2026.

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