Trip.PASS vs Pinzo.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Passport-based financial account
- Mobile payment and transportation card
- Duty-free identity verification
- Instant tax refunds
- KRW remittance
- Taxi calling service
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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.
Pinzo.
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Pinzo. – Discover Hidden Local Places Pinzo. helps you discover and share real local places that often don’t appear on traditional maps. Find hidden gems nearby, explore what’s trending, and navigate instantly — powered by community confirmations and trusted reviews. Whether you’re exploring a new city or rediscovering your own, Pinzo makes it easy to uncover places locals actually recommend. Key Features: - Discover nearby places: Explore local gems around your location using a map built for discovery. - Trending places near you: See what people are visiting right now and find popular spots faster. - Add new places: Pin a place you discovered and share it with the Pinzo community. - Confirm places: Help keep the map accurate by confirming places still exist. - Reviews and tags: Read trusted feedback, share your experience, and add useful tags. - One-tap navigation: Open directions directly in Maps and reach the place quickly. - Report fake or incorrect places: Help maintain quality by reporting spam or misleading entries. - Built for real-world discovery Pinzo is designed for places that maps often miss, such as: - Street food stalls and local cafés - Pop-ups and temporary spots - Hidden viewpoints, trails, and adventure entry points - Local shops and services - Places locals know but aren’t listed online - Community-powered and always fresh: Pinzo stays up to date through on-location contributions, confirmations, and reviews — keeping discovery real, trusted, and current.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Trip.PASS at 15.6 against Pinzo.'s 17.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Trip.PASS ships an update every 5 days, Pinzo. every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trip.PASS | Pinzo. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 289 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 로드시스템 | Shubham Nanda |
In-app purchases
Trip.PASS
No in-app purchases
Pinzo.
No in-app purchases









