Comparison

NOL vs KORAIL+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NOL

This app consolidates travel bookings, offering flights, accommodations, leisure activities, and performance tickets in one place. Discover global deals, compare flight prices, and find a wide range of lodging options with user reviews. Explore popular attractions and entertainment at discounted prices.

Highlights
  • Real-time flight comparison and booking
  • 3.2 million global accommodation listings
  • Deals on theme parks, water parks, and glamping
  • Tickets for concerts, musicals, and sports
  • User reviews for accommodations
  • Exclusive discounts and special offers
Features
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야놀자와 인터파크의 새로운 이름, NOL 항공 · 숙소 · 공연 ·입장권까지 이제 NOL 하나로! ■ 전 세계 어디든 떠나기 좋은 혜택 · 최저가 항공권 실시간 비교 예매 · 아낌없이 주는 할인 혜택과 단독 특가 ■ 내가 찾던 모든 숙소가 NOL에 · 호텔, 리조트, 펜션, 게스트하우스, 모텔, 프리미엄 숙소 · 국내는 물론, 해외 곳곳 320만 숙소 · 1,000만 회원들이 직접 머물고 쓴 믿을 수 있는 후기 ■ 뭐 하고 놀지? 고민된다면 · 테마파크, 워터파크, 화담숲 유명 놀거리 모음 · 감성 가득 글램핑, 카라반, 캠핑까지 할인 ■ 요즘 인기 있는 공연/스포츠를 한눈에 · 콘서트, 뮤지컬, 연극, 전시, 클래식, 무용, 스포츠까지 · 놀라운 특가로 NOL에서 더 저렴하게 ◈ 문의 & 고객센터 · 앱 : 마이페이지 > 문의/안내 · 전화 : 1644-1346 · 1:1 카카오톡 문의 : ‘NOL 고객센터’ 검색 ◈ 앱 접근 권한 안내 편리한 서비스 이용을 위해 선택적 접근 권한을 요청하고 있습니다. 접근 권한에 동의하지 않으셔도 서비스 이용이 가능합니다. · 알림 : 입실 당일 알림, 후기 작성 안내, 혜택 소멸 안내 · 위치 : 내 주변 숙소 정보 및 숙소까지의 거리 표시 ---- 개발자 연락처 : (주)놀유니버스 수정구 금토로 70 (금토동) 수정구, 성남시, 경기도 13453 South Korea 824-81-02515 2024-성남수정-0912 법인 직접 신고

About

KORAIL+

This application facilitates the purchase of tickets for the Korea Railroad. It provides a convenient platform for travelers to book their train journeys across the country.

Highlights
  • Purchase train tickets
  • Korea Railroad journeys
  • Convenient booking platform
  • Travel across the country
Features
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KORAIL+ is the official mobile app of Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL). [Key Features] ■ Home You can check various recommended information including connected transportation services and travel products at a glance, based on the itinerary of your ticket.
 ■ Ticket Reservation You can easily check train information and quickly reserve your desired train on a simple and intuitive screen. ■ Travel Service Reservation Browse and book a variety of travel products including tourist trains and KORAIL Passes.
 ■ My Ticket Enjoy a more convenient trip with a ticket list that shows your itinerary at a glance on a ticket screen optimized for train travel.
 ■ Full Menu A well-organized menu structure helps you to quickly and easily find the functions you need.
 ■ Language Support Multiple language support makes train reservation easy and convenient for foreigners. [Access Permission Information] · Optional access permission · Location Information: Select a nearby station when searching for a station · Photo: Save and share tickets · Camera: Self-checkin for non-reserved seats, credit card number recognition
 ※ You can change access permission settings in Phone Settings > Apps > Korail+ [Developer Information] · Contact: 1588-7788 · Address : KORAIL Corporation, 240 Jungang-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon (34618)

Screenshots

NOL4 screens
KORAIL+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NOL at 80% against KORAIL+'s 11%. NOL also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 13). KORAIL+'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NOL holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOL has 4.6K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of NOL's written reviews are positive against 11% of KORAIL+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NOL ships an update fortnightly, KORAIL+ every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NOL versus KORAIL+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNOLKORAIL+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.6K ratings) — better2.5 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews — better11.4% of reviews
Number of ratings4.6K — better13
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYANOLJA CO.,LTD한국철도공사

Customer experience

NOL

All ratings4,634 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative16.2%

KORAIL+

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews264 reviews
Positive11.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative82.6%

User reviews

NOL

From 4.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Convenient and user-friendly
  • 💰 Affordable accommodation options
  • 🤝 Helpful and friendly customer service
  • 🔍 Comprehensive listing of accommodations

Room to improve

  • 🚧 Confusing and complex booking process
  • 🚫 Inaccurate or misleading room information
  • 🤯 Poor handling of booking cancellations and changes
  • 🔒 Difficult payment and authentication for international users

KORAIL+

From 13 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🔥 Fire
  • 👍 No problems

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Horrible design and bugs
  • 🤯 Charges card but loses ticket
  • 🤔 Can't access menu or view tickets
  • 🤯 Doesn't work on iPhones
  • 🤯 Doesn't work with foreign credit cards

Bugs and requests

NOL

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and errors
  • Unexpected booking cancellations
  • Login and authentication issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Clearly display availability of rooms
  • Improve booking and payment flow for international users
  • Enhance customer support and communication
  • Implement better policies for booking changes and cancellations

KORAIL+

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Ticket purchase info gets lost
  • Can't access menu or view tickets
  • Doesn't work on iPhones
  • Doesn't work with foreign credit cards
  • Crashes, freezes, and is unusable

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add English language support
  • Allow non-Korean phone numbers and credit cards
  • Improve user experience and stability

In-app purchases

None

NOL

No in-app purchases

None

KORAIL+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NOL free?
NOL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KORAIL+ free?
KORAIL+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NOL or KORAIL+?
NOL is rated higher. NOL averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while KORAIL+ averages 2.5 from 13 ratings.
Do NOL or KORAIL+ have ads?
Neither NOL nor KORAIL+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NOL or KORAIL+?
NOL ships an update fortnightly, and KORAIL+ every 4 days. Most recently, NOL was updated on November 6, 2026 and KORAIL+ on November 6, 2026.

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