Best South Korea Apps

4.7😐(5.3K ratings)

Free

#71in Navigation

This app provides fast and accurate navigation for cars, public transport, walking, and cycling. It offers comprehensive local search, personalized recommendations, and detailed map views including 3D and road views. Real-time traffic and bus information help optimize travel.

What We Love

🗺️ Helpful for navigating in Korea
👍 Useful for public transportation
🗺️ Detailed maps and points of interest
🗺️ Great for foreigners visiting Korea

Room to Improve

🌐 Limited English support
🔍 Difficulty searching in English
🗺️ Inaccurate location tracking
🤖 Navigation commands only in Korean
🗺️ Outdated or missing business information

Subway Korea by Malang Studio Co. Ltd,

Korea Subway

Strong Contender

4.8😊(4.5K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

Navigate Korean subways with real-time transit information, route planning, and multi-language support. Features a zoomable map, useful dashboard, and bookmarking for frequent routes. Users can also contribute to improving transfer data.

What We Love

🚀 Easy to use
👍 Convenient and efficient
👍 Accurate subway information
🚀 Helpful for foreigners
👍 Reliable and up-to-date

Room to Improve

🐛 Inaccurate timetables
🐛 Crashes and freezes
🐛 Confusing UI after updates
🐛 Lack of support for new subway lines
🔍 Poor search functionality

NAVER Maps, Navigation by NAVER Corp.

Map your journey

Worth Considering

Naver Papago - AI Translator

3.8😞(2.3K ratings)

Free

#29in Navigation

Navigate South Korea with this comprehensive GPS app. Discover new places, book services, and plan your journeys with real-time traffic and transit information. Features include street view, bookmarking, and multi-language support.

What We Love

🚀 Essential navigation for foreigners in Korea
🚀 Works better than others
🚀 Great for navigating Seoul as an American
🚀 Very helpful for a foreigner living in Korea

Room to Improve

🐛 Slow and frustrating
🐛 Buggy
🐛 Don't download, won't work
🐛 Useless
🐛 Impossible to use as a foreigner
🐛 Suspensions and account issues
🐛 Inaccurate directions
🐛 Crashes and freezes
🐛 Terrible UI/UX
🐛 Unreliable and unstable

More South Korea apps to explore

A smart AI translator

Real-time text translationImage translationVoice translation

This AI-powered translation tool supports 14 languages for text, voice, image, and website translations. It offers offline capabilities, conversation mode, and handwriting recognition to assist with language learning and communication during travel or business.

🔍 Reference

(3.5K)

Kakao T

for everyone's movement

Taxi bookingBike and scooter sharingChauffeur service

This app offers a comprehensive suite of mobility services, from ride-hailing and car rentals to public transport booking and parking solutions. It aims to simplify travel and daily commutes with a user-friendly interface and integrated payment options.

(7.2K)

WOWPASS: Go Cashless in Korea

All-in-One Prepaid Card

All-in-one prepaid cardMoney exchange and paymentTransportation card management

This app provides foreign travelers in Korea with an all-in-one prepaid card for payments, transportation, and rewards. Manage your card, check balances, view transaction history, and access exclusive discounts and cashback offers. It also helps you locate exchange machines and calculate currency conversions.

Seoul Travel Guide and Map

100% Offline Travel GuideAugmented Reality (AR) DiscoveryInteractive Offline Maps with GPS

Explore Seoul with a comprehensive offline travel guide. Discover attractions, navigate with interactive maps, and utilize augmented reality to find points of interest. Includes daily itineraries, budget-friendly recommendations, and safety tips for a seamless trip.

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VISITKOREA

by 한국관광공사

Tourist attraction informationRestaurant and accommodation listingsShopping and festival details

Plan and enhance your trip to Korea with comprehensive travel information. Discover attractions, dining, accommodation, and shopping, plus essential travel tips and navigation tools.

by Uos User One Studio S.R.L.

One-click listeningFavorite station brandingAccess to best music radios

Listen to your favorite South Korean music stations with a single click. This free application allows you to easily access and brand your preferred radio channels for on-demand listening. Discover the best music from South Korea, with options to request new stations.

NOT GLOBAL DSN! Only S. KOREA

DSN number conversionLocal commercial number retrievalDialing via phone icon

This app simplifies dialing Defense Switch Network (DSN) numbers for U.S. Military personnel in South Korea. It converts DSN numbers to local commercial equivalents, allowing for easier calls from cellphones or landlines. The app provides a convenient way to connect to DSN numbers within South Korea.

🔧 Utilities

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free

Learn Korean & Study Hangul

Korean Learning Games

Visual vocabulary learning5-minute daily sessionsHangul alphabet learning

Learn Korean vocabulary and the Hangul alphabet through engaging mini-games and visual learning. Focus on practical words with short, daily 5-minute sessions designed for effortless and addictive learning.

📚 Education

(24K)

freemium

Tandem: Practice Languages

Learn with native speakers

Connect with native speakers1-to-1 chatsGroup audio learning (Parties)

Connect with native speakers globally to practice and learn new languages through text, voice, and video calls. This community-driven app helps you boost vocabulary, perfect pronunciation, and grasp grammar with features like in-app translation and message correction.

📚 Education

(38K)

Offline Routes・Journey Planner

Seoul Metro Subway Map

Interactive subway mapsFastest route plannerOffline maps and planning

Navigate Seoul's subway system with an interactive map and route planner. Find the quickest way to popular attractions and commute with ease, even offline. Save favorite routes for quick access.

(1.4K)

Culture of South Korea Exam

History of South Korea Exam

Radio South Korea: Live FM

Live Online FM Radio Stations

Tour Korea -Seoul, Jeju, Busan

🎵 Music

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South Korea Driving Test

south korea tour information

Search by tour typeNearby attractionsFestival information

Discover comprehensive tour information for South Korea, including Seoul and Jeju. Search for attractions, festivals, dining, and more by type, area, or keyword. Find points of interest near your current location.

South Korea Offline Map and Travel Trip Guide

(0)

free

by OFFLINE MAP TRIP GUIDE LTD

100% offline mapsDetailed vector mapsPowerful search engine

Navigate South Korea with a detailed, offline map and travel guide. Discover points of interest, find the best routes for various transport modes, and plan your trip with hotel booking options. Save on roaming costs with this comprehensive tool.

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Korea News English- Breaking South & North Updates

by Juicestand Inc

Breaking news from South & North KoreaEnglish language updatesLocal news from major cities

Stay informed with breaking news from South and North Korea in English. Get updates on economy, technology, politics, and local city news. Includes videos and corporate news, with an option to go ad-free and get more content via in-app purchase.

📡 News

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