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NeatPass Featured in Apps We Love

NeatPass was selected for Apple's Apps We Love collection. What this means for the app, and what it says about privacy-first development.

2 min readFeb 5, 2026

Featured by Apple

A few weeks after launch, NeatPass was selected for the Apps We Love collection on the App Store. For a solo-developed app, that was unexpected, and it changed the trajectory of the project.

What Apps We Love Means

Apps We Love is a curated collection where Apple's editorial team highlights apps they think are worth checking out. It's not something you can apply for or buy your way into. Apple's team reviews apps and selects ones that meet their standards for quality, design, and user experience.

For an indie app, it's one of the best things that can happen shortly after launch. The feature puts your app in front of users who browse the App Store's editorial sections, people who are actively looking for quality apps, not just searching for a specific keyword.

The Impact

The visibility boost was significant. Downloads increased noticeably in the days following the feature, and the app reached users who might never have found it through search alone. More importantly, it brought in users who care about app quality, the kind of people who leave detailed feedback and help shape the product.

See why Apple featured NeatPass

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What It Validates

When building NeatPass, I made decisions that aren't the obvious engineering or business choices. Getting recognized by Apple's editorial team suggests that approach resonates.

On-Device Processing

Harder to build than cloud, but better for the user. No ticket content ever leaves the device.

One-Time Purchase

No subscription revenue pressure. A fair price for a tool that delivers immediate value.

No Account Required

No sign-up friction, no profile to manage, no credentials to protect.

No Analytics

No usage tracking. Product decisions come from reviews and direct feedback instead.

What's next

The feature brought attention, but attention only matters if the app delivers. I'm focused on making NeatPass better with every update: more reliable scanning, more barcode formats, and features the growing user base is asking for.

Learn more about NeatPass

NeatPass is available as a one-time purchase with no subscription. Check the pricing details and the privacy FAQ. See how NeatPass compares in my guide to the best wallet pass apps for iPhone.

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