Comparison

TPASS.calc vs After Buying

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

Head to head
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: https://tpasscalc.rayisgenius.cc/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://tpasscalc.rayisgenius.cc/privacy.html

About

After Buying

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"Never forget what you’ve bought." After Buying is a beautifully designed tracker crafted to elevate your daily living. Easily and intuitively keep track of the expiration dates, warranties, and lifespans of everything you own—with timely reminders before it's too late! Have you ever experienced this? ・Opened a skincare product a while ago, but can’t remember how long it’s been open? ・Forgot to replace water filters or air purifier parts until the very last minute? ・Went to repair a broken home appliance, only to find the warranty had already expired? From skincare, beauty products, and daily essentials to food items, subscriptions, and appliance warranties—organize all your time-sensitive belongings in one simple place. Start tracking today to keep your life organized and say goodbye to waste and missed expiration dates!

Screenshots

TPASS.calc4 screens
After Buying4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TPASS.calc at none against After Buying's 1. TPASS.calc also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. After Buying sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TPASS.calc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TPASS.calc ships an update every 2 days, After Buying every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TPASS.calc versus After Buying: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTPASS.calcAfter Buying
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHENG RUEI HSUWEI-ZHONG ZHANG

In-app purchases

None

TPASS.calc

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

After Buying

One-time1
  • 永久解鎖完整版$8.99

Questions

Is TPASS.calc free?
TPASS.calc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is After Buying free?
After Buying is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TPASS.calc or After Buying have ads?
Neither TPASS.calc nor After Buying shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TPASS.calc or After Buying?
TPASS.calc ships an update every 2 days, and After Buying every 3 days. Most recently, TPASS.calc was updated on October 28, 2026 and After Buying on October 31, 2026.

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