Frip vs APMA GUIDE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Frip
Discover and book authentic local activities and experiences across Korea, hosted by residents. Explore cultural classes, outdoor adventures, and social meetups to connect with the local community and travel deeper.
- Book local activities and tours
- Cultural classes and workshops
- Outdoor adventures and day trips
- Social meetups and community events
- Unique curated experiences
- Explore hidden local gems
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Book Unique Local Activities in Korea — with Frip Frip is Korea's leading platform to book authentic experiences, activities, and meetups — all hosted by locals. From cultural classes to outdoor adventures, explore Korea like never before. Whether you're in Seoul, Busan, or Jeju, find the best things to do in Korea — curated by people who live here. Over 1.5 million users already use Frip to unlock local travel beyond typical sightseeing. Things to Do with Frip ▶ Local Activities & Tours · Sunset kayaking on the Han River (Seoul) · Guided mountain hiking & nature walks · Hands-on workshops: pottery, crafts, fragrance blending · Yoga, meditation, and tea ceremonies in peaceful spaces · Korean Cooking & Culture Classes ▶ Cook Korean dishes with locals · Learn coffee roasting, cocktail making, or baking · Join creative classes: drawing, photography, dance · Day Trips & Weekend Getaways ▶ Explore hidden villages, temple stays, glamping · Experience Jeju, Gangwon, and other local regions · Travel deeper with small-group retreats and curated tours · Social Meetups & Communities ▶ Language exchange events (Korean, English, Japanese) · Casual hobby meetups, interest-based parties · Make new friends through Frip's vibrant local network · Frip Signature (Sequence Series) ▶ Jazz & cocktail nights at Seoul's hidden bars · Private tea ceremonies and fragrance tastings · LP yoga & spa moments by the riverside · Book-themed experiences in Seongsu's cultural spaces Why Choose Frip? Frip isn't just another travel app. It's a community-powered platform to book real local experiences — where you can meet people, share moments, and feel the heart of Korea. ▶ App Permissions(Optional) · Camera / Photos: for profile & reviews · Notifications: booking updates & experience alerts · You can use the service without granting optional permissions, but some features may be restricted. ▶ Support · Email: cs@frientrip.com · Service hours: Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm (KST)
APMA GUIDE
Enhance your exhibition experience with a visual guide optimized for mobile devices. Access rich multimedia content, capture and share photos, and find detailed information about artworks and related programs.
- Optimized mobile visual guide
- Intuitive and simple design
- In-app camera for photos
- Instagram sharing integration
- Related content links for artworks
- Built-in search engine
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모바일의 기능과 성능에 최적화된 전시 관람용 APMA GUIDE APMA Wi-Fi에 접속하는 것만으로 간편하게 VISUAL GUIDE를 활용하실 수 있습니다. 1. 이용 편의성을 고려한 심플한 디자인 - 관람객이 전시를 감상하며 다양한 컨텐츠를 편리하게 이용할 수 있도록 최대한 직관적인 구조와 간결한 디자인을 적용하였습니다. 2. 모바일 환경에 최적화된 VISUAL GUIDE - 개인의 모바일 기기를 활용하여 이미지와 동영상 등 풍부한 시청각 자료로 구성된 전시 가이드를 이용해 보세요. 3. 사진 촬영 / 인스타그램 공유 - APP 내 카메라 기능을 이용하여 전시 관람 중 자유롭게 사진 촬영이 가능합니다. 인스타그램 바로가기를 통해 편리하게 자신만의 사진을 업로드하여 다른 관람객들과 공유해 보세요. 4. 작품 연관 콘텐츠 - 작품과 관련된 키워드, 도록, 아트상품, 프로그램에 대한 상세한 부가정보 링크를 제공하여 관람객이 다각도로 깊이 있게 전시를 즐길 수 있습니다. 5. 검색엔진 탑재 - APP 내에서 구글 아이콘만 터치하면 언제든지 빠르고 손쉽게 작가와 작품 등에 관한 다양한 정보를 검색할 수 있습니다. [필수적 접근권한 안내] - 없음 [선택적 접근권한 안내] - 위치정보(선택) : APMA GUIDE 이용시 안내용 WIFI 접근허용 - 카메라(선택) : 전시작품 및 사진 촬영 - 저장공간(선택) : 촬영 전시작품 사진파일 저장
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Frip at 81% against APMA GUIDE's 17%. Frip also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). APMA GUIDE's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Frip ships an update fortnightly, APMA GUIDE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Frip | APMA GUIDE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (48 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.7% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frientrip Inc. | AMOREPACIFIC Corp. |
Customer experience
Frip
APMA GUIDE
In-app purchases
Frip
No in-app purchases
APMA GUIDE
No in-app purchases
