# Trip.com vs KORAIL+

The clearest difference is rating: Trip.com at 4.6 against KORAIL+'s 2.5. Trip.com also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 11%) and ratings volume (38K vs 13). KORAIL+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Trip.com holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trip.com has 38K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Trip.com's written reviews are positive against 11% of KORAIL+'s.

Trip.com ships an update weekly, KORAIL+ every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trip.com | KORAIL+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripcom-book-flights-hotels/id681752345/reviews)** | [2.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korail-plus/id1000558562/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **41.4% of reviews** | 11.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 183 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551583839) | [한국철도공사](https://appshunter.io/developer/404736496) |

## What reviewers say

### Trip.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripcom-book-flights-hotels/id681752345)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

Plan your next holiday with an all-in-one travel app offering flights, hotels, car rentals, and tour tickets. Access e-sims, travel insurance, and enjoy deals with Trip Coins. Get 24/7 customer support and book with major travel brands.

**Highlights:** Flight booking with price alerts, Hotel price matching, Car rental services, Tour and attraction tickets, E-sim and travel insurance, Trip Coins rewards program, 24/7 customer support

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient booking
- 💰 Affordable prices
- 📱 Reliable app
- 🤝 Great customer service
- 🌍 Useful for international travel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Booking issues and errors
- 🤖 Poor customer support
- 💰 Misleading pricing and fees
- 🕰️ Slow refund/cancellation process
- 🤔 Confusing policies and communication

**Reported bugs**

- Flights/hotels disappearing from search results
- Incorrect or missing booking information
- Compatibility issues with certain devices/platforms

**Requested features**

- Ability to share itinerary with others
- Improved seat selection and baggage options
- Better integration with airline/hotel loyalty programs


### KORAIL+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/korail-plus/id1000558562)

This application facilitates the purchase of tickets for the Korea Railroad. It provides a convenient platform for travelers to book their train journeys across the country.

**Highlights:** Purchase train tickets, Korea Railroad journeys, Convenient booking platform, Travel across the country

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Fire
- 👍 No problems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Horrible design and bugs
- 🤯 Charges card but loses ticket
- 🤔 Can't access menu or view tickets
- 🤯 Doesn't work on iPhones
- 🤯 Doesn't work with foreign credit cards

**Reported bugs**

- Ticket purchase info gets lost
- Can't access menu or view tickets
- Doesn't work on iPhones
- Doesn't work with foreign credit cards
- Crashes, freezes, and is unusable

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Allow non-Korean phone numbers and credit cards
- Improve user experience and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trip.com free?

Trip.com is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is KORAIL+ free?

KORAIL+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Trip.com or KORAIL+?

Trip.com is rated higher. Trip.com averages 4.6 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while KORAIL+ averages 2.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do Trip.com or KORAIL+ have ads?

Trip.com shows ads; KORAIL+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Trip.com or KORAIL+?

Trip.com ships an update weekly, and KORAIL+ every 4 days. Most recently, Trip.com was updated on November 7, 2026 and KORAIL+ on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*