Comparison

thePAY Mobile Recharge vs 이즐충전소

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

thePAY Mobile Recharge

This app allows users in Korea to easily recharge prepaid mobile phones, international call services, and overseas e-loads. It offers competitive pricing and supports various users, including those with prepaid or MVNO plans. No sign-up is required, and payments are made securely with a check card.

Highlights
  • Recharge prepaid phones
  • Recharge international calls
  • Recharge overseas e-loads
  • No sign-up or login required
  • Secure check card payments
  • Supports SIM card extensions
Features
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thePAY – Your All-in-One Mobile Recharge & Everyday Services App For over 10 years, thePAY has been helping customers stay connected with fast, convenient mobile recharge services. From prepaid SIM cards to a wide range of everyday lifestyle services, thePAY brings everything together in one app. · Start with thePAY, from SIM cards to everyday essentials. Get a 2,000P Welcome Bonus when you install the app for the first time! [Key Features] ◈ Prepaid Mobile Recharge Recharge prepaid SIM cards from over 30 mobile carriers across Korea anytime, anywhere. Simply enter the phone number to top up your own balance or your family and friends' numbers in just a few taps. ◈ Overseas Recharge (e-Load) Send mobile credit and pay everyday utility bills for your family back home. Support includes: Mobile top-ups, utility bills (electricity/gas), internet services, gift cards and more. ◈ International Calling Need to make an important call when internet calling isn't available? Enjoy reliable international calls with SK international call and premium call services. Why Choose thePAY? 1. 300+ Digital Products Access over 300 digital products, including: Game credits, gift cards & e-vouchers, streaming top-ups, utility bill payments, and mobile recharges. 2. Essential Services for Foreign Residents thePAY offers helpful services designed specifically for foreigners living in Korea Loan Application Assistance for Foreign Residents SIM Card Validity Extension Service Expert Support for Korean Mobile Services Online Shopping Purchase Assistance Visa Application & Documentation Support Remittance Exchange Rate Comparison 3. Multiple Payment Options Credit/Debit Card Virtual Bank Account Convenience Store Payment App Card Payments Partner Digital Wallets Auto Debit and many more. Secure & Safe Payments Your security is our priority. Protect your personal information with: Biometric authentication, password protection App Permsisions [Required Permissions] Phone: Required for international calling. Contatcs: Used to access your contacts when making international calls. [Optional Permissions] Camera: Used to scan card information, ID cards, and other documents. Storage: Save and upload images. You can continue using app without granting optional permissions, although some features may be unavailable. ◈ Customer Support Multilingual Support. Available in: Korean English, Thai, Burmese, Vietnamese, Nepali, Uzbek, Russian, Indonesian, Mongolian, Khmer, Sinhala. • Phone: +82 1666-0146 (Weekdays: 09:00–21:00 / Weekends & Public Holidays: 10:00–19:00) • Fax: +82 2 6919 2424 • Address: No. 910, ACE Techno Tower 10, 196 Gasan Digital 1-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul 08502, South Korea. • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepayeng

About

이즐충전소

Easily charge your transit cards and manage K-Pass benefits all in one place. Top up your card using various payment methods and track your usage and discounts. Enjoy convenient features like loss reporting and youth discounts.

Highlights
  • Smartphone transit card charging
  • K-Pass card discount and points
  • Balance and usage history check
  • Lost card reporting and refund
  • Youth transit fare discounts
  • Income deduction application
Features
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이동할수록 혜택이 쌓이는 이즐충전소! K패스와 교통카드 충전을 하나로! ■ 스마트폰으로 이즐카드 충전 편의점을 가지 않아도 언제 어디서든 스마트폰으로 교통카드를 충전하세요. 신용/체크카드, 휴대폰 소액결제, 계좌이체로 충전할 수 있어요. ■ K패스 카드 교통비 할인 적립 #K패스교통카드 #교통비절약 #교통비환급 K패스 카드를 이즐충전소에 등록하고 대중교통을 이용하면 적립금을 환급 받을 수 있어요 매월 20~27일에 앱 선물함에서 K패스 적립금을 받을 수 있어요 K패스 카드로 대중교통과 전국 유통 사용처에서 많이 쓸수록 적립금 플러스 혜택도 더 받을 수 있어요 ■ 잔액/이용 내역 조회 한눈에! 앱에 이즐카드를 등록하면 NFC로 카드 잔액과 이용 내역을 즉시 확인할 수 있어요. 매일 얼마나 사용하는지 교통/유통내역을 확인할 수 있어요 ■ 편의/안심 서비스(IC칩이 있는 이즐카드 한정) 이즐카드를 분실했을 때도 앱에 카드를 등록했다면 분실신고를 할 수 있어요 분실 신고된 이즐카드는 잔액 환급신청이 가능해요 카드를 다시 찾았다면 앱에서 분실신고 해지를 할 수 있어요 ■ 어린이 청소년 교통비 할인 혜택 적용 대중교통 할인 대상자라면, 앱에서 어린이/청소년 교통할인 신청하면 바로 할인된 요금으로 이용할 수 있어요. 소득공제 신청을 하면 체크카드와 동일하게 30% 소득공제 혜택을 받을 수 있어요. [유의사항] - NFC 기능이 지원하는 기기에서만 카드 충전과 잔액확인 서비스를 이용할 수 있어요. - 휴대폰의 NFC 설정이 ON인지 꼭 확인하세요. - 정기권 등 일부 카드는 서비스 이용에 제한이 있을 수 있어요. [접근 권한] 이즐충전소의 원활한 서비스 제공에 꼭 필요한 항목만 필수 권한으로 접근하고 있어요. - 알림(선택): 서비스 이용 정보 및 혜택 안내 [이즐 고객센터] 앱 사용 중 궁금한 사항이나 불편한 점이 있으실 경우 고객센터로 문의해주세요. - 이즐 고객센터 : 1644 - 0006 (평일 9시 ~18시) - 카카오톡 플러스 친구 "이즐 고객센터"

Screenshots

thePAY Mobile Recharge4 screens
이즐충전소4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: thePAY Mobile Recharge at 4.6 against 이즐충전소's 2.5. thePAY Mobile Recharge also leads on ratings volume (501 vs 20) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

thePAY Mobile Recharge holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: thePAY Mobile Recharge has 501 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of thePAY Mobile Recharge's written reviews are positive against 55% of 이즐충전소's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

thePAY Mobile Recharge ships an update monthly, 이즐충전소 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
thePAY Mobile Recharge versus 이즐충전소: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterthePAY Mobile Recharge이즐충전소
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (501 ratings) — better2.5 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings501 — better20
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.5 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTELECENTRO Co., LtdEZL Corp.

Customer experience

thePAY Mobile Recharge

All ratings501 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative29.9%

이즐충전소

All ratings20 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative55.0%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral15.9%
Negative29.5%

Bugs and requests

thePAY Mobile Recharge

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to top up money to Russia
  • Unable to top up phones to Russia
  • App can only be used with Korean mobile numbers
  • Terms and conditions are only in Korean
  • Bug when calling US numbers (00796 82 1xxx yyy zzzz)

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add Gate card option
  • Fix bug with US calls (00796 82 1xxx yyy zzzz)

이즐충전소

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

thePAY Mobile Recharge

No in-app purchases

None

이즐충전소

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is thePAY Mobile Recharge free?
thePAY Mobile Recharge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 이즐충전소 free?
이즐충전소 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, thePAY Mobile Recharge or 이즐충전소?
thePAY Mobile Recharge is rated higher. thePAY Mobile Recharge averages 4.6 out of 5 from 501 ratings, while 이즐충전소 averages 2.5 from 20 ratings.
Do thePAY Mobile Recharge or 이즐충전소 have ads?
Both thePAY Mobile Recharge and 이즐충전소 show ads.
Which is updated more often, thePAY Mobile Recharge or 이즐충전소?
thePAY Mobile Recharge ships an update monthly, and 이즐충전소 every 5 weeks. Most recently, thePAY Mobile Recharge was updated on November 11, 2026 and 이즐충전소 on November 7, 2026.

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