Comparison

NTU vs TPASS.calc

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

Head to head
About

NTU

Features
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Tired of manually typing your class schedule into your phone every semester? NTU Course2Cal is the ultimate productivity tool designed specifically for National Taiwan University students. Key Features: - One-Click Import: Simply copy your course list text from the NTU Course Selection System and paste it into the app. - Smart Parsing: Our advanced algorithm automatically detects course names, professors, locations, and time slots. - Google Calendar Sync: Seamlessly integrates with your Google Calendar. It creates a dedicated schedule or adds events to your main calendar. - Conflict Detection: Reads your existing calendar to ensure your new class schedule fits perfectly without overlaps. - Privacy First: Your data belongs to you. We only use your login to sync your schedule; no data is sold or shared. - Streamline your semester start. Download NTU Course2Cal today and get organized in seconds.

About

TPASS.calc

Features
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Still deciding whether that TPASS monthly pass is worth it? Bought one but no idea when it pays for itself? TPASS.calc is your personal commute accountant — supporting 20+ monthly pass plans across Taiwan, plus the THSR Periodic Ticket! Built for pass holders, packed with powerful features: 【Automatic Fare Calculation】 No more typing in amounts! Built-in fare database covering Taiwan's metro, TRA, THSR, light rail, city buses and intercity coaches — 11 transport types and city bus networks across all 21 counties. Just pick your origin and destination, and the official fare is filled in automatically. Logging a trip takes two taps. 【Precise Break-Even Tracking】 Your daily spending adds up automatically, paired with a visual dashboard and break-even progress ring — see at a glance how close you are to earning back your pass. Every ride counts! 【Smart Transfer Discounts】 Our rules engine automatically applies transfer discounts for every plan nationwide, handling county-specific rules and resident-only discounts for you. No more working out deductions by hand. 【Voice Quick Entry】 Just say "MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing to Taipei Main Station" and it's logged. Powered by Apple Intelligence for smart parsing — perfect for when your hands are full. 【Automatic Trip Detection】 Head out and ride: the app detects your movement in the background with low power usage. On arrival, it prepares a suggestion card with fares and transfer discounts already calculated — one tap to confirm and log. 【Multi-Modal Route Planning】 Enter your origin and destination to search routes across metro, TRA, bus and coach in one go, complete with transfer details and fare estimates. Plan your trip before you leave — and log it while you're at it. 【Home Screen Widgets】 Keep an eye on your break-even progress right from your Home Screen and Lock Screen. The quick-log widget lets you record a trip in one tap, without even opening the app. 【In-Depth Analytics】 The Commute Heatmap and Break-Even Race analyze your weekday and weekend riding habits, turning your data into visuals that reveal exactly where your transit spending goes. 【Commuter DNA Achievements】 Are you a Taipei Metro addict or a TRA regular? Unlock badges based on your riding habits and turn routine logging into a game full of surprises. 【Your Data, Your Control】 Stored locally on your device, with iCloud backup and CSV import/export supported. Your data stays yours. Not a pass holder? We offer a flexible plan too — track your commute spending however you like! Download now, take command of your commute data, and get the most out of your pass! Terms of Use (EULA): https://tpass-app-ios.web.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://tpass-app-ios.web.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

NTU4 screens
TPASS.calc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: TPASS.calc at 3 against NTU's 1. TPASS.calc also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
NTU versus TPASS.calc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNTUTPASS.calc
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.118.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShi Ying PanCHENG RUEI HSU

In-app purchases

None

NTU

No in-app purchases

None

TPASS.calc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NTU free?
NTU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TPASS.calc free?
TPASS.calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NTU or TPASS.calc have ads?
Neither NTU nor TPASS.calc shows ads.

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