# PASS by U+ vs MobileTmoney

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PASS by U+ at 73% against MobileTmoney's 18%. MobileTmoney's advantage is rating (3.1 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (178 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

MobileTmoney holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MobileTmoney has 178 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of PASS by U+'s written reviews are positive against 18% of MobileTmoney's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PASS by U+ | MobileTmoney |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-by-u-plus/id1147394645/reviews) | **[3.1 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobiletmoney/id1470361790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **178** |
| Positive reviews | **73.0% of reviews** | 17.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 343 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LG Uplus](https://appshunter.io/developer/372558480) | [Tmoney Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/922805218) |

## What reviewers say

### PASS by U+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pass-by-u-plus/id1147394645)

Securely verify your identity and access a range of services including digital identification, financial management, and healthcare information. Manage your mobile driver's license and resident registration card, and utilize a secure digital certificate for various transactions.

**Highlights:** Mobile driver's license and resident registration card, Secure identity verification, Digital certificate for transactions, Financial asset inquiry and recommendations, Mobile payment management, Identity theft prevention service

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy authentication
- 🚀 Fast and efficient process
- 💡 Mobile ID and payment features
- 🔒 Secure and trustworthy
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Authentication failures
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🐛 UI/UX issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Language barriers for non-Korean speakers

**Reported bugs**

- Authentication does not proceed after password entry
- App becomes unresponsive ('bricks') after OS update
- App crashes upon launch
- Error messages like 'IP.null' or 'PPS 고객입니다. [LRZ0002347]'
- SMS authentication code not received

**Requested features**

- Improve Face ID/Biometric login stability
- Address language translation for English speakers
- Allow registration without a Korean resident number for foreigners
- Fix keyboard not appearing during password setup
- Improve compatibility with specific phone models/OS versions


### MobileTmoney

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobiletmoney/id1470361790)

This app provides a convenient digital transit card for buses and subways throughout Korea. Users can easily tap their iPhone or Apple Watch to pay for rides without needing a physical card or signing up. Top-ups are simple using Apple Pay.

**Highlights:** Digital transit card for Korea, Tap to pay with iPhone/Apple Watch, No physical card needed, No sign-up required, Top up with Apple Pay, Check balance and top up in-app

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PASS by U+ free?

PASS by U+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MobileTmoney free?

MobileTmoney is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PASS by U+ or MobileTmoney?

MobileTmoney is rated higher. PASS by U+ averages 2.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while MobileTmoney averages 3.1 from 178 ratings.

### Do PASS by U+ or MobileTmoney have ads?

Neither PASS by U+ nor MobileTmoney shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PASS by U+ or MobileTmoney?

PASS by U+ ships an update monthly, and MobileTmoney monthly. Most recently, PASS by U+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and MobileTmoney on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*