Comparison

Lacha App vs STA Go

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

Head to head
About

Lacha App

This app simplifies travel within Korea by consolidating various transportation options like KTX, buses, and taxis into a single platform. It's designed for international users, offering easy payment with foreign credit cards and no Korean bank account needed.

Highlights
  • All-in-one transportation booking
  • KTX, express bus, airport railway, taxi
  • Designed for international users
  • No Korean bank account required
  • International credit card payments
  • Simple payment options
Features
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Travel across Korea with ease — from long-distance trips to airport transfers and taxis — all in one app, LACHA. LACHA is an all-in-one transportation platform built for foreigners, international travelers, and overseas workers in Korea. Plan and use Korea’s major transportation services, including KTX, express buses, airport railways, and taxis, conveniently in a single app. ■ Built for international users No Korean bank account is required. Pay instantly with international credit cards or simple payment options. ■ Perfect for travel and long-term stays Whether you’re visiting Korea or living here long-term, LACHA makes getting around the country easier and more convenient.

About

STA Go

Features
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STA Go is the official app for STA Link’s transit-on-demand reservations.

Screenshots

Lacha App4 screens
STA Go3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: STA Go at none against Lacha App's shown. Lacha App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Lacha App ships an update every 2 days, STA Go fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lacha App versus STA Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLacha AppSTA Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer라쿠카라차Spare Labs Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Lacha App

No in-app purchases

None

STA Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lacha App free?
Lacha App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STA Go free?
STA Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lacha App or STA Go have ads?
Lacha App shows ads; STA Go does not.
Which is updated more often, Lacha App or STA Go?
Lacha App ships an update every 2 days, and STA Go fortnightly. Most recently, Lacha App was updated on October 17, 2026 and STA Go on October 1, 2026.

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