# Skip vs The Pass

The clearest difference is rating: Skip at 3.0 against The Pass's 2.6. Skip also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 26%) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). The Pass's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Skip holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Skip's written reviews are positive against 26% of The Pass's.

Skip ships an update every 3 months, The Pass every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skip | The Pass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skip/id867304884/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pass-200-plus-pubs-and-bars/id1083264894/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | **44.6% of reviews** | 26.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Skip Zero Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513264056) | [AUSTRALIAN VENUE CO LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486520735) |

## What reviewers say

### Skip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skip/id867304884)

Pre-order and pay for food and drinks at your favorite cafes to avoid waiting in line. Browse menus, customize orders, and set pickup times for a seamless experience. Enjoy cash-free payments and automatic loyalty rewards.

**Highlights:** Pre-order food and drinks, Cash-free in-app payments, Customize orders, Set pickup times, Manage loyalty cards, Find nearby venues

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Saves time ordering coffee
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Convenient for pre-ordering
- 👍 Good for discovering new venues
- 👍 Loyalty rewards tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent logging out
- 🐛 App instability and crashes
- 🐛 Frustrating payment issues
- 🐛 Poorly maintained features
- 🐛 Annoying ads after ordering

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently crashes and freezes
- App continually logs users out
- Payment errors and failures
- Recents, favorites, history don't work consistently
- White screen after attempting payment

**Requested features**

- Keep users logged in for longer
- Improve login screen for password manager integration
- Offer FaceID/biometric login
- Allow reordering of favorite orders easily
- Add Apple Watch/Siri integration


### The Pass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pass-200-plus-pubs-and-bars/id1083264894)

Discover and earn rewards at over 200 Australian pubs and bars. Order and pay directly from your phone, climb loyalty tiers for exclusive perks, and access weekly specials and events. Enjoy a rewarding culinary adventure with instant welcome credit.

**Highlights:** Earn points on every purchase, Order and pay via mobile, Exclusive rewards and perks, Loyalty level progression, Discover specials and events, Welcome credit upon joining

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Generous rewards and credits
- ✨ Easy to use rewards
- 📍 Helpful venue finder
- 💸 Good value for money
- 🎁 Free credit/beer offers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Mandatory credit card on signup
- ❌ Difficult or impossible login/signup
- ❓ Confusing promotion activation
- 🚫 No Apple Pay/PayPal support
- 🔒 Security concerns with card storage

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to login
- Login with Apple not working
- Password reset emails not received
- Phone number registered to multiple accounts
- App crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Pay integration
- Add PayPal integration
- Implement a 'forgot email' option
- Improve password reset process
- Add dark mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skip free?

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

### Is The Pass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Skip or The Pass?

Skip is rated higher. Skip averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while The Pass averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Skip or The Pass have ads?

Neither Skip nor The Pass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Skip or The Pass?

Skip ships an update every 3 months, and The Pass every 3 weeks. Most recently, Skip was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Pass on October 29, 2026.

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