# PassageMaker vs Voie Libre International

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Voie Libre International at 100% against PassageMaker's 7%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PassageMaker sells 47 in-app purchases, starting at $27.00 per year and Voie Libre International sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PassageMaker ships an update every 3 months, Voie Libre International every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PassageMaker | Voie Libre International |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passagemaker/id842862592/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **52** | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flying Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600548072) | [Zinio Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/451100089) |

## What reviewers say

### PassageMaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passagemaker/id842862592)

Access a wealth of information for trawler enthusiasts and long-range cruisers. Discover resources for purchasing and building various boat types, and stay informed about the latest in marine technology and events.

**Highlights:** Offline reading of downloaded issues, Customizable reading modes (light, dark, sepia), Adjustable font sizes, Interactive table of contents, Bookmark saved articles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (47)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year \| PassageMaker | $27.00 | per year |
| April 2014 Issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2014 Issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2018 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2020 03 Mar/Apr | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 2020 | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2020 | $5.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2021 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2021 March | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2021 April | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2022 March | $5.99 | one-time |
| March 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| July August 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2023 Oct | $5.99 | one-time |
| January February 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| November December 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| May June 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2026 March | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2022 April | $5.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2026 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2025 October | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2024 October | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2025 September | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2024 September | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2023 Sept | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2019 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2022 | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2020 | $5.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2018 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2018 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| October 2016 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| January/February 2027 | $5.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2026 | $5.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2021 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2026 October | $5.99 | one-time |
| September 2019 | $5.99 | one-time |
| January /February 2023 | $5.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2017 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2017 issue | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2026 September | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2026 April | $5.99 | one-time |
| July/August 2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/June 2026 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2021 October | $5.99 | one-time |
| November/December 2018 | $5.99 | one-time |
| May/Jun 2026 | $7.99 | one-time |


### Voie Libre International

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voie-libre-international/id896112588)

Explore the world of narrow gauge model railways with this digital magazine. Access single issues or subscribe for 6 months or a year to stay updated on the latest in the hobby. Manage your subscription easily through your device's account settings.

**Highlights:** Digital magazine subscription, Single issue purchases, 6-month subscription option, 1-year subscription option, Automatic renewal management, iTunes purchase integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voie Libre International | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| Voie Libre International | $23.99 | per year |
| APRIL 2015 ñ 81 | $5.99 | one-time |
| OCTOBER 2016 - 87 | $5.99 | one-time |
| JANUARY 2017 - 88 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No. 96 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No. 97 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Numero 104 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Numero 100 | $5.99 | one-time |
| No. 107 | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PassageMaker free?

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

### Is Voie Libre International free?

Voie Libre International is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PassageMaker or Voie Libre International have ads?

Neither PassageMaker nor Voie Libre International shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PassageMaker or Voie Libre International?

PassageMaker ships an update every 3 months, and Voie Libre International every 6 months. Most recently, PassageMaker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Voie Libre International on October 4, 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.*