Trip.PASS vs Trip Pass
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.
Trip Pass
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Trip Pass is your personal travel companion for the trips you booked with your agent. When you book your vacation with an advisor, Trip Pass keeps every detail organized and at your fingertips — from the moment you book to the day you come home. Everything for your trip, in one place • See all your upcoming and past trips at a glance, with clear status badges • Browse day-by-day itineraries so you always know what's next • View full booking details — hotels, cruises, flights, and more — including confirmation numbers, suppliers, dates, and travelers Count down to the magic • Watch a live countdown to your departure • Switch to full-screen countdown mode with beautiful destination backdrops Stay connected to your advisor • One tap to call, email, or text your dedicated travel advisor • Get answers fast, before and during your trip Built for families • Switch between multiple traveler profiles to manage everyone's trips Sign in with the email address your advisor has on file.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Trip.PASS at every 5 days against Trip Pass's every 2 weeks. 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
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, Trip Pass every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trip.PASS | Trip Pass |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 289 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 로드시스템 | Magical Enchanted Vacations, LLC |
In-app purchases
Trip.PASS
No in-app purchases
Trip Pass
No in-app purchases









