Comparison

Trip.PASS vs Trip Pass

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

Trip Pass

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Trip.PASS4 screens
Trip Pass3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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, Trip Pass every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Trip.PASS versus Trip Pass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrip.PASSTrip Pass
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer로드시스템Magical Enchanted Vacations, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Trip.PASS

No in-app purchases

None

Trip Pass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trip.PASS free?
Trip.PASS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trip Pass free?
Trip Pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Trip.PASS or Trip Pass have ads?
Neither Trip.PASS nor Trip Pass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trip.PASS or Trip Pass?
Trip.PASS ships an update every 5 days, and Trip Pass every 2 weeks. Most recently, Trip.PASS was updated on October 13, 2026 and Trip Pass on September 29, 2026.

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