# ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)

> Facial recognition airport access and boarding pass management. (iPhone/iPad app by 인천국제공항공사.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icn-smartpass/id6443837919 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [인천국제공항공사](https://appshunter.io/developer/490515541)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.50/5 from 148 App Store ratings · 202 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.7 · 182 MB
- Languages: Vietnamese, American English, Korean, Thai, Chinese (Simplified, China), Japanese
- Released: 2023-07-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icn-smartpass/id6443837919/reviews.md

## What is ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)?

- 스마트패스ID를 등록하고 얼굴로 인천공항을 이용.
- 여권과 얼굴로 한번만 등록하면 5년간 이용가능
- 다양한 보안장치로 안전하게 이용(여권위변조방지, 라이브니스 등)
- 모바일탑승권, 종이탑승권 등록 가능
- 다양한 예약서비스로 편리하게 이용 (단계별 오픈)
- NFC 리더기가 있는 아이폰만 사용가능

## Key features

- Facial recognition airport access
- 5-year registration validity
- Passport and face registration
- Secure authentication (anti-forgery, liveness)
- Mobile and paper boarding pass support
- Upcoming reservation services

## What do users think of ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ⭐ Works well with iPhone 11 Pro Max
- ✅ Passport chip scanning successful for some users
- 🔑 Helpful tips for scanning US passports

**Cons**

- 🚫 Passport chip scanning failure for many users
- 🤯 Difficult and confusing to use
- 🐞 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🙅‍♀️ Doesn't work with non-Korean passports/boarding passes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Passport chip scanning not working
- Boarding pass QR code not recognized
- Registration and verification process issues

**Most requested features**

- Manual passport information entry option
- Better instructions and guidance for users
- Support for more passport types and boarding pass formats

## Recent user reviews (10 of 202)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icn-smartpass/id6443837919/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Difficult to work

*2026-08-13*

Did this while I was waiting in line to get my boarding pass scanned. Took about 20 minutes to get the passport scanned, chip read which required research and lastly picture taken. By the time I got it working, I was at the front of the line. Maybe useful for next time

### 5/5 — 잘만되는데

*2026-08-12*

50번 시도하면서 안될때까지 이것만 붙잡고 있느라 비행기 놓친 사람은 본인 지능을 의심해야할 듯
안되면 그냥 일반 출국게이트로 가야지 뭐하냐? ㅋㅋㅋ 어이가 없어서 리뷰남김

### 1/5 — 星1もつけたくありません。

*2026-08-10*

登録しようとアプリインストールしましたが、どのボタンタップしてもグルグルグルグル読み込みが終わらない。読み込みに時間かかりすぎ。
せっかく登録してスムーズに出国できると思ったら、1個ボタン押す事に読み込みが長すぎて登録に時間かかるとかふざけてますよね。
アンインストールします。もう使いません。
こんなゴミアプリなら 登録する手間<並ぶ となるので並んだ方がいいです。

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2026-08-08, version 1.0.12*

Cannot read my EU passport …. Useless app , shameful for Korea who a leader in technology… an African 10 years old can make a working app, but you not capable…

### 5/5 — Smart Pass (Korea) – My Experience & Tips for Scanning a U.S. Passport

*2026-07-25, version 1.0.12*

I had a good experience using the Smart Pass app. Overall, I didn’t have any major issues with it. The only part that took me a few tries was scanning the NFC chip in my U.S. passport with my iPhone. Once I figured out the correct position, everything worked perfectly.

Here are a few tips that may save you some time.

iPhone Users

Hold your passport in your left hand with the inside back cover open.

With your right hand, hold your iPhone horizontally and press the top of the phone firmly against the back of the passport.

The NFC antenna on iPhones is located near the top of the device.

Don’t move the phone. Hold it steady and wait for the check mark to appear. Once you see the check mark, continue with the remaining steps and you’re done.

Android Users

The process is very similar.

Open the passport to the inside back cover and place the back of your Android phone against the back of the passport.

The NFC antenna is usually located on the back of most Android phones (though the exact location may vary by model).

Again, don’t move the phone. Hold it steady until the check mark appears, then continue with the rest of the setup.

One Recommendation

For both iPhone and Android users, I highly recommend removing your phone case before scanning. It may help the NFC connection, especially if you have a thicker case.

One Small Thing I Noticed

During the initial setup, the app asks which language you’d like to use. I selected English and continued through the setup.

However, when the main screen loaded, the app was still in Korean.

It wasn’t a big deal. I simply went into Settings, selected English again, saved it, and the entire app switched to English.

Overall

Once I got past the passport scan, the rest of the process was quick, straightforward, and easy to follow. As soon as I completed the setup, my boarding information appeared automatically without any problems.

I hope these tips help someone else avoid the trial and error I went through.

Good luck, and safe travels! 😊

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2026-07-21, version 1.0.12*

This app is useless. 
Does not work, does not scan us passport and does not work on IOS 
Don’t bother with it not needed.

### 1/5 — Terrible and Slow

*2026-07-20, version 1.0.12*

Nothing ever loads

### 1/5 — Complete waste of time

*2026-07-19, version 1.0.12*

this app sucks so much

### 1/5 — Never works

*2026-07-11, version 1.0.12*

This app never works and need to be seriously from ground up. It baffles me that they are not iterating on this given dismal reviews and terrible user experience

### 1/5 — Terrible app

*2026-07-08*

Doesn’t scan the chip via NFC

## Frequently asked questions about ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)

### What does ICN SMARTPASS do?

ICN SMARTPASS allows you to register a Smart Pass ID and use Incheon International Airport with facial recognition. It simplifies airport procedures by enabling quick access through security and boarding gates using your face after an initial registration.

### How long is the registration valid for?

Once you register your passport and face, your Smart Pass ID is valid for 5 years. This means you can enjoy the convenience of facial recognition for multiple trips without needing to re-register frequently.

### Is the app secure?

Yes, the app incorporates various security measures to ensure safe usage. These include passport anti-forgery features and liveness detection to prevent unauthorized access and ensure the authenticity of the user.

### What devices are compatible with ICN SMARTPASS?

This application is currently only available for iPhones that have an NFC reader. This feature is essential for the app's functionality related to identity verification and boarding pass management.

### Can I use this app for my boarding pass?

Yes, you can register both your mobile boarding pass and your paper boarding pass within the app. This centralizes your travel documents, making it easier to manage your journey through the airport.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.12 — 2026-03-24

- 여권촬영 및 안면인식 개선

### 1.0.11 — 2026-01-20

- 앱 사용성 개선
- 기타 버그 수정

### 1.0.10 — 2025-12-17

- 앱 보안성 강화
- 기타버그수정

### 1.0.9 — 2025-10-28

- 인천공항+앱 연동
- 기타 오류 수정

### 1.0.8 — 2025-09-23

- 앱 보안강화

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