Comparison

Trip.PASS vs CrewGenie

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 hailing, all managed through your mobile device and passport.

Highlights
  • Passport-based financial account
  • 2-in-1 payment and transport card
  • Mobile identification for duty-free
  • Instant tax refunds
  • KRW remittance
  • Foreigner-friendly taxi 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

CrewGenie

Features
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항공 크루를 위한 올인원 모바일 앱 스케줄 관리부터 비행일지, 최신 뉴스, 여행 도구까지 크루 생활의 모든 것을 하나의 앱에서. 주요 기능: • AI 스케줄 자동 인식 — 스케줄 사진을 찍으면 자동으로 캘린더에 등록 • Pilot Logbook — 비행일지 기록 및 PDF/Excel 내보내기 • 메모 & 디브리핑 — 비행 노트와 훈련 기록 관리 • 레이오버 가이드 — 도시별 핫플레이스 추천 • 항공 뉴스 & 채용 — 최신 항공 소식과 채용공고 • 커뮤니티 & 마켓 — 크루 간 소통과 유니폼·용품 교환 • 비행 도구 — METAR/TAF 날씨, 국가 정보, 환율 계산

Screenshots

Trip.PASS4 screens
CrewGenie4 screens

Verdict

The call

Trip.PASS and CrewGenie are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 weekly, CrewGenie every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Trip.PASS versus CrewGenie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrip.PASSCrewGenie
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size290 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer로드시스템SOHUI EUM

In-app purchases

None

Trip.PASS

No in-app purchases

None

CrewGenie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trip.PASS free?
Trip.PASS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrewGenie free?
CrewGenie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Trip.PASS or CrewGenie have ads?
Neither Trip.PASS nor CrewGenie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trip.PASS or CrewGenie?
Trip.PASS ships an update weekly, and CrewGenie every 5 days. Most recently, Trip.PASS was updated on November 12, 2026 and CrewGenie on October 31, 2026.

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