Comparison

Taiwan PASS vs Kowalk

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

Head to head
About

Taiwan PASS

This app simplifies travel in Taiwan by providing access to high-speed rail, MRT, and bus transportation. It allows users to register their travel pass, reserve tickets, and explore attractions with an offline guide. Users can also track their visited locations and leave reviews.

Highlights
  • High-speed rail, MRT, and bus access
  • QR code ticket reservation and exchange
  • Offline attraction guide
  • Track visited locations
  • Leave travel reviews
  • Serial number registration
Features
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Taiwan PASS Features: Taiwan PASS is a must-have application for international travelers visiting Taiwan for self-guided tours. It facilitates convenient travel through Taiwan's important transportation modes: high-speed rail, MRT (Mass Rapid Transit), and buses, allowing travelers to explore distinctive attractions in northern, central, and southern Taiwan. Simply register the serial number obtained when purchasing Taiwan PASS in the app, and use the electronic QR code to reserve and exchange admission tickets, making your journey convenient and secure. Taiwan PASS APP Features: Serial Number Registration Browse the Fun Passport you purchased and activate PASS based on the expected usage date. Attraction Handbook ① Transportation point guide, including activity details, opening hours, and location. My PASS ① View all available tickets. ② Use most features offline. ③ For activities requiring reservations, you can book various experiences through the app. ④ Check ticket usage instructions, pre-departure information, and required documents. My Footprints ① Record the attractions Taiwan PASS accompanied you to. ② Leave reviews for this travel experience. For more exciting information, please visit the Taiwan PASS website: https://twpass.tw/

About

Kowalk

Features
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Kowalk turns your steps into travel perks in Korea. ■ Walk and earn Every 100 steps become 1 coin, up to 300 coins a day. Coins add up even before your trip — walk at home and arrive with a balance. ■ Trade coins for coupons Exchange coins for airport pickup discounts, city tour discounts, and more. Coupons stay valid for 180 days. ■ Use them on the spot Pick a coupon, enter the 4-digit code the staff gives you, and you're done. Coupons can be used during your trip dates. ■ Three languages 한국어 · English · 繁體中文 Kowalk only reads your step count. It does not track your location.

Screenshots

Taiwan PASS4 screens
Kowalk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kowalk at weekly against Taiwan PASS's every 6 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

Taiwan PASS ships an update every 6 weeks, Kowalk weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Taiwan PASS versus Kowalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaiwan PASSKowalk
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFontrip Technology co.,LTD.hoseob chang

In-app purchases

None

Taiwan PASS

No in-app purchases

None

Kowalk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Taiwan PASS free?
Taiwan PASS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kowalk free?
Kowalk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Taiwan PASS or Kowalk have ads?
Neither Taiwan PASS nor Kowalk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taiwan PASS or Kowalk?
Taiwan PASS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kowalk weekly. Most recently, Taiwan PASS was updated on November 4, 2026 and Kowalk on October 31, 2026.

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