# Korea Transit Timer - Hwanta — Bus, Subway & Transfer Alerts

> South Korea public transit transfer discount and timer app. (iPhone/iPad app by DALDAGURY.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korea-transit-timer-hwanta/id6796862775 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DALDAGURY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781561164)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 43 MB
- Languages: Korean, Russian, Malay, Vietnamese, American English, Indonesian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Thai
- Released: 2026-08-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korea-transit-timer-hwanta/id6796862775/reviews.md

## What is Korea Transit Timer?

HWANTA is an essential Korea travel app for understanding public-transport transfer discounts, choosing a transit card, and tracking the transfer window for your next ride.

How transfers work in Korea
• Tap the same eligible transit card when boarding and getting off
• Board the next eligible bus or subway within the local time window
• Time limits, transfer counts, and same-route exclusions vary by region and operator

Transit cards for travelers
• Learn about Tmoney and EZL, widely accepted across Korea
• See where to buy and reload a card and how to tap correctly
• Check card-use and transfer reminders for your selected region

Nationwide policy research
• Review policy status and official sources for 159 cities and counties
• Start timers where an official transfer window or fare-free policy is confirmed
• See a clear notice where detailed rules are unpublished

Transfer timers
• Same-station subway re-entry after exiting
• Subway to bus, bus to bus, and bus to subway
• Custom timers and alerts before the window expires

More convenient on iPhone
• View the countdown on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island
• Start one of four transfer timers from the Home Screen widget

Travel tools
• Policy sources and verification dates shown in the app
• History stored only on your device
• Ten interface languages and reference exchange rates

No account is required. This app is exclusively for public transportation in South Korea. Actual eligibility varies by region, card, route, and operator. Check the latest operator guidance before an important trip.

## Key features

- Understand transfer discounts
- Choose and manage transit cards
- Track transfer windows
- Nationwide policy research
- Custom transfer timers and alerts
- Lock Screen and Dynamic Island integration
- Home Screen widgets

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korea-transit-timer-hwanta/id6796862775/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 지하철 급똥 필수 앱

*2026-08-08*

급똥은 환타!

### 5/5 — 환승할때마다 유용해요👍🏻

*2026-08-07*

가끔씩 시간 잘못 체크해서 돈 낭비 했는데 이 어플 덕에 돈 세이브 햇ㅅ어요 굳굳

### 5/5 — 뚜벅이들에게 추천합니다

*2026-08-06*

중고거래 할 때 타이머를 켜고 역에서 나갔다 올 수 있습니다
버스타 지하철 타고 이동중에 잠시 볼 일 볼때 유용합니다

## Frequently asked questions about Korea Transit Timer

### How does Hwanta help with transit card usage in Korea?

Hwanta provides information on widely accepted transit cards like Tmoney and EZL. It guides you on where to purchase and reload them, and how to tap correctly for seamless travel.

### Can Hwanta be used outside of South Korea?

No, Hwanta is exclusively designed for public transportation within South Korea. Its features and policies are specific to the transit systems in the country.

### Does Hwanta offer real-time transit information?

While Hwanta focuses on transfer discounts and timers, it does not provide real-time bus or subway tracking. It helps you manage the transfer window after you've completed a leg of your journey.

### What kind of transfer discounts does Hwanta cover?

Hwanta helps you understand how transfer discounts work by tapping the same eligible transit card when boarding and getting off, then boarding the next eligible bus or subway within the local time window.

### How often is Hwanta updated?

The app was last updated on August 9, 2026, with version 26.8.10. Updates typically ensure policy accuracy and feature enhancements for South Korean transit.

### What devices support Hwanta?

Hwanta is currently available for iPhone devices. It leverages iPhone-specific features like the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island for countdown timers.

### Does Hwanta require an account to use?

No, Hwanta does not require an account to use its features. Your history is stored locally on your device for privacy and convenience.

### What is the age rating for Hwanta?

Hwanta has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in navigating South Korean public transport.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 26.8.10 — 2026-08-09

Expanded nationwide transfer policies and added traveler guidance for transit cards, airport rail, and essential help numbers.

### 26.8.8 — 2026-08-08

Bug fixes and improved stability

### 26.8.7 — 2026-08-07

Bug fixes and improved stability

### 1.0 — 2026-08-04

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-21.*
