# VISITKOREA vs Koin

The clearest difference is rating: Koin at 5.0 against VISITKOREA's 3.6. Koin also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). VISITKOREA's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Koin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VISITKOREA has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

VISITKOREA ships an update every 2 weeks, Koin every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VISITKOREA | Koin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visitkorea/id417340885/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koin/id6760605411/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 39 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [한국관광공사](https://appshunter.io/developer/326632575) | [Seong-hyeok Yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870463657) |

## What reviewers say

### VISITKOREA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visitkorea/id417340885)

Plan and enhance your trip to Korea with comprehensive travel information. Discover attractions, dining, accommodation, and shopping, plus essential travel tips and navigation tools.

**Highlights:** Tourist attraction information, Restaurant and accommodation listings, Shopping and festival details, Itinerary recording and timeline, Customized recommendations, Navigation and public transport maps, Travel basics and emergency contacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extensive information for travel
- 👍 Great for planning trips
- 👍 Helpful for navigating
- 👍 Good UI and design
- 👍 Informative and useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App shuts down
- 🐛 Network errors
- 🐛 Server connection issues
- 🐛 Slow performance

**Reported bugs**

- Auto log out on app quit
- App shuts down when clicking posts
- Error message: check connection
- Network error: WiFi connection problem
- Error message: Server not connected

**Requested features**

- Offline information access
- More interactive maps with directions
- Detailed subway route information with transfers and exit maps
- Allow bookmarks for subway maps
- Section on free WiFi access


### Koin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koin/id6760605411)

This app helps international students, travelers, and newcomers navigate life in Korea. It offers curated local information, community forums for connection, and AI tools for understanding everyday objects like signs and food.

**Highlights:** Curated local information, Community forums, AI-powered camera translation, Discover culture, food, and places, Connect with others in Korea

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VISITKOREA free?

VISITKOREA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Koin free?

Koin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VISITKOREA or Koin?

Koin is rated higher. VISITKOREA averages 3.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Koin averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VISITKOREA or Koin have ads?

Neither VISITKOREA nor Koin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VISITKOREA or Koin?

VISITKOREA ships an update every 2 weeks, and Koin every 4 days. Most recently, VISITKOREA was updated on October 22, 2026 and Koin on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*