Comparison

Trip.PASS vs KoeSIM

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

Head to head
About

Trip.PASS

This app simplifies travel in Korea for foreigners by combining financial services, identification, and transportation. It allows for easy account opening, payments, tax refunds, and even taxi booking, all managed through your mobile device and passport.

Highlights
  • Passport-based financial account
  • Mobile payment and transportation card
  • Duty-free identity verification
  • Instant tax refunds
  • KRW remittance
  • Taxi calling service
Features
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[This application is officially developed in collaboration with Lordsystem and ShinhanCard.] Trip.PASS is a passport-based financial and identification platform, jointly developed by Lordsystem and ShinhanCard, specifically designed for foreign travelers. With mobile passport verification technology, you only need your mobile phone and passport to effortlessly open a TripPAY travel account! A 2-in-1 card for payments and transportation available across Korea, duty-free identity verification, instant tax refunds for foreign travelers, KRW remittance, and taxi-calling—everything you need for a seamless travel experience, all in one. In 2026, explore Korea smarter and easier with Trip.PASS! ◼ Trip.PASS 2 in1 Card (Payment + Transport) Mobile & Physical Card Payments · Easy Charge: Foreigners can charge using a credit card or at convenience stores (up to 2 million KRW). · Wide Acceptance: Pay at all credit card merchants and kiosks in Korea, and also supports ShinhanCard mobile payment barcode checkout. Transport Card Features · Simple Charge: Quickly charge via the TripPAY app or at convenience stores. · Automatic Age-Based Fare: Fares are applied based on passport information - Adult / Teen / Child · Nationwide Use: Works across Korea from Seoul to Jeju, covering subways, buses and taxis. ◼ Mobile Identification Blockchain DID and biometric authentication ensure secure personal data protection. Verify your identity at duty-free stores using just your phone—no need for a physical passport. ◼ Immediate Mobile Tax Refunds for Foreign Travelers Get up to a 7% tax refund instantly at Trip.PASS tax-free partner stores, including CU, GS25, pharmacies, and medical beauty clinics. ◼ KRW Transfers Send KRW to travel partners and split expenses instantly. ◼ i.M Call Taxi Service A foreigner-friendly mobility service Easily call a large taxi—perfect for travelers with lots of luggage.

About

KoeSIM

Features
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Stay connected from the moment you land in South Korea. Korea eSIM is the official app of Prepia, an official partner of SKT. Buy a Korean data plan before your trip, then check your order and get your eSIM or SIM details anytime in the app. PLANS • Korea eSIM Red – Instant eSIM. Install with a QR code or manual activation code, no SIM card needed. • Korea SIM Gold – Physical USIM (4G/5G), picked up at the airport on your arrival date. • Korea SIM Blue+ – Physical USIM, picked up at a CU convenience store or delivered. FEATURES • Shop all plans and check prices in one place • Look up your order with your email and order number • View your eSIM QR code and installation guide in the app • Pickup details for airport and CU store SIMs • English, Japanese and Chinese (Simplified/Traditional) • Light and dark mode Have a question? Contact us from the Help menu in the app.

Screenshots

Trip.PASS4 screens
KoeSIM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Trip.PASS at every 5 days against KoeSIM's every 24 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

Trip.PASS ships an update every 5 days, KoeSIM every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Trip.PASS versus KoeSIM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrip.PASSKoeSIM
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer로드시스템Prepia

In-app purchases

None

Trip.PASS

No in-app purchases

None

KoeSIM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trip.PASS free?
Trip.PASS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KoeSIM free?
KoeSIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Trip.PASS or KoeSIM have ads?
Neither Trip.PASS nor KoeSIM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trip.PASS or KoeSIM?
Trip.PASS ships an update every 5 days, and KoeSIM every 24 months. Most recently, Trip.PASS was updated on November 3, 2026 and KoeSIM on October 30, 2026.

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