# PassOne vs Commonplace

The clearest difference is rating: Commonplace at 5.0 against PassOne's 4.3. Commonplace also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). PassOne's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PassOne sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Commonplace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Commonplace holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PassOne has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PassOne ships an update every 3 days, Commonplace daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PassOne | Commonplace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passone-password-manager/id6793361127/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commonplace-book-notes/id6802507010/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 75 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BEGAMOB GLOBAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581766117) | [DK Data Science](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798345241) |

## What reviewers say

### PassOne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passone-password-manager/id6793361127)

Securely store, manage, and organize all your login details and personal information in one encrypted vault. Generate strong passwords, autofill credentials, and sync across devices for easier everyday access. Upgrade for advanced security features like 2FA and password health checks.

**Highlights:** Secure password vault, Fast password autofill, Strong password generator, Cross-platform sync, Password health checks, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PassOne Monthly Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| PassOne Weekly Premium Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| PassOne Yearly Premium Access | $47.99 | per year |
| PassOne Yearly Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |


### Commonplace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commonplace-book-notes/id6802507010)

This app helps you retain information from books and audiobooks by prompting you to write down your thoughts after each chapter. It then asks you questions to reinforce learning and provides a summary of your notes when you finish.

**Highlights:** Chapter-based note-taking, Active recall prompts, Customizable questions, End-of-book summaries, Export notes (text/JSON), Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commonplace Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Commonplace Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PassOne free?

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

### Is Commonplace free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PassOne or Commonplace?

Commonplace is rated higher. PassOne averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Commonplace averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PassOne or Commonplace have ads?

PassOne shows ads; Commonplace does not.

### Which is updated more often, PassOne or Commonplace?

PassOne ships an update every 3 days, and Commonplace daily. Most recently, PassOne was updated on October 31, 2026 and Commonplace on October 31, 2026.

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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.*