Comparison

Thailand VRT vs Whimvy

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

Head to head
About

Thailand VRT

Streamline your VAT refund process in Thailand. Apply for refunds, track your status, and find participating shops easily. Avoid airport queues and manage your claims from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Apply for VAT refunds after departure
  • Track refund application status
  • Find VAT refund shops nearby
  • View ePP10 documents and amounts
  • Receive real-time update notifications
  • Register refund channels (cards, e-wallets)
Features
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Getting your VAT refund for tourists in Thailand faster and easier with Thailand VRT Application. No more queueing at the airport when you already late and trying to catch a flight for your next destinations.You can even request for your refund amount after departed Thailand and safely arrived at your home country. No more forgetting the refund application documents and losing the rights to claim your VAT refund. You can easily see your refund application documents (ePP10) with the total refundable amount on your mobile anywhere and anytime you want.With the additional option for requesting your VAT refund via Thailand VRT application, when your total purchase amount is less than 20,000 THB per a single trip at any shops in Thailand with the VAT refund for tourists sign. You can claim the VAT refund via the express conditions without having to visit Customs and VAT refund offices counter at the airport by simply clicking on the Start express refund button on Thailand VRT application and complete 4simple steps below Step 1 - Select departure airport Step2 - Check Terms and Conditions Step3 - Click Request for refund Step4 - Fill in departure flight number Noted: If your total purchase amount is 20,000 baht or more and your have already been inspected by Customs officer (electronic stamp), you can also claim a VAT refund. Search for shops with the VAT refund for tourists sign • Discover all branch closes to your current location • Find the contact details and opening hours for each branch • Easily connect with navigation applications on your mobile to guide you to the desired branches View important information for VAT refund office on all international airports and FAQs • See all 10 international airports in Thailand with location details and maps • Get your answer for the common questions on FAQs Track claim status on all refund application documents (ePP10) • Check for your refund progress steps to understand the next step to get your refund • Get the approximate refundable amount right away • View historical Conversion Rate information for refunds with Visa Credit Card ,Alipay, and WeChat Pay Register a variety of options for your refund channels • Accept all major credit and debit cards including Visa, Mastercard, JCB, UnionPay • Accept all major e-Wallet including Alipay and WeChat Pay Update every important information and pending actions • Receive the notification to remind you to visit Customs officers when approaching international airports for your departure flight • Get real-time update notification for every validation from either Customs or VAT refund office The app is now available in the English language, and close to launch in Chinese and other languages for the coming update.

About

Whimvy

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Whimvy is a comprehensive travel companion that helps users plan, track, and remember their journeys. The app enables travelers to explore destinations, create and manage trip itineraries, bookmark points of interest, and capture memories. With features like location tracking, interactive maps, and personalized recommendations, Whimvy transforms the travel experience by combining planning tools and memory preservation in one seamless platform.

Screenshots

Thailand VRT4 screens
Whimvy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Thailand VRT at every 2 months against Whimvy's every 4 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thailand VRT ships an update every 2 months, Whimvy every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Thailand VRT versus Whimvy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThailand VRTWhimvy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.5 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB171 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRevenue Department (Thailand)Whimvy Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Thailand VRT

No in-app purchases

None

Whimvy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Thailand VRT free?
Thailand VRT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whimvy free?
Whimvy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Thailand VRT or Whimvy have ads?
Neither Thailand VRT nor Whimvy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thailand VRT or Whimvy?
Thailand VRT ships an update every 2 months, and Whimvy every 4 months. Most recently, Thailand VRT was updated on November 3, 2026 and Whimvy on October 25, 2026.

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