# PassFinder vs RecallNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RecallNote at 88% against PassFinder's 39%. RecallNote also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). PassFinder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (30 vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RecallNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. PassFinder asks for nothing beyond the download.

RecallNote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PassFinder has 30 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of PassFinder's written reviews are positive against 88% of RecallNote's.

PassFinder ships an update every 3 months, RecallNote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PassFinder | RecallNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passfinder/id721125800/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recallnote/id6779927785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 39.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Hansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/721033532) | [JAESIK YOUN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833834844) |

## What reviewers say

### PassFinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passfinder/id721125800)

Track the International Space Station's visible passes over your location. Receive precise timing information to observe the ISS with the naked eye.

**Highlights:** ISS pass tracking, Visible pass notifications, Naked-eye observation guidance, Location-based timing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### RecallNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recallnote/id6779927785)

This app helps you record, review, and retain learned material for both quick exam preparation and long-term memory. It features a memory rate calculation, achievement score tracking, and an exam prep mode for efficient review sessions. Customize your study experience with subject management and theme options.

**Highlights:** Add and manage review items with notes and images, Subject registration and management, Memory rate and achievement score tracking, Automatic next review date calculation, Exam prep mode for quick review, Customizable background themes, PDF annotation and Apple Pencil support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RecallNote Premium Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| RecallNote Premium Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PassFinder free?

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

### Is RecallNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PassFinder or RecallNote?

RecallNote is rated higher. PassFinder averages 3.1 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while RecallNote averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do PassFinder or RecallNote have ads?

Neither PassFinder nor RecallNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PassFinder or RecallNote?

PassFinder ships an update every 3 months, and RecallNote every 3 days. Most recently, PassFinder was updated on November 1, 2026 and RecallNote 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.*