K vs Korea Transit Card
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
K
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K-Card Reader is a focused Korean transit card balance checker for iPhone. Tap a supported physical KS X 6924 card with NFC to read practical details such as card family, card number, stored balance, issue date, valid-through date, recent trips, and local transaction history where the card exposes it. It is built for travelers, residents, and anyone who wants a quick way to check T-money, EZL/Cashbee, Climate Card, NAMANE, MOIBA, or K-Cash without hunting through station machines. Saved cards stay on your iPhone for fast review. Pro Mode is an optional $2/year subscription that removes ads, unlocks the hex parsing view, and backs up saved cards plus custom card-face images with your iCloud account. This is an unofficial utility and is not affiliated with transport operators, card issuers, or payment networks. It cannot top up cards, issue tickets, validate fares, or modify card data. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Korea Transit Card
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Check your transit card balance quickly and easily with your iPhone. Simply hold your physical transit card near the top of your iPhone to scan it using NFC and check the remaining balance. Whether you're about to take the subway or bus, you can check your card balance without searching for a ticket machine, convenience store, or other card reader. β Easy NFC Balance Check Tap the scan button and hold your transit card near the top of your iPhone. The card information will be read and the current balance will be displayed. No account, registration, or sign-in is required. β Supports Major Korean Transit Cards Check the balance and card information of supported transit cards, including T-money and EZL. Some cards may not be supported depending on the card type, issue date, or internal card specifications. β Scan History for Each Card If you use multiple transit cards, each card can be managed separately. Your balance and scan time are saved automatically, making it easy to review previous balance checks. β Track Balance Changes Scan the same card multiple times to see how its balance has changed over time. A balance history graph makes it easy to review changes for each card at a glance. β Useful When Traveling in Korea Designed for both local users and international visitors traveling in Korea. Korean and English are supported, making it easier to check your physical transit card while using public transportation in Korea. β Stored Locally on Your Device Transit card information and scan history are stored locally on your iPhone. No account is required, and saved records can be deleted individually, by card, or all at once from within the app. β Before You Use the App A physical iPhone with NFC support is required. Some cards or card information may not be readable depending on the card type, issue date, and internal specifications. This is an independent utility for checking transit card information and is not an official app of T-money, EZL, or any transit card operator. All trademarks and service names belong to their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Korea Transit Card at none against K's 1. Korea Transit Card also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 days). K's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. K sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Korea Transit Card asks for nothing beyond the download.
K ships an update every 9 days, Korea Transit Card every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | K | Korea Transit Card |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kitta Co. | giseong kim |
In-app purchases
K
- Pro Mode$1.991 Year
Korea Transit Card
No in-app purchases





