# Mensa Balance — Scan Your Mensa Card Balance

> Scan Mensa card balance and transaction details via NFC. (iPhone/iPad app by Georg Sieber.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mensa-balance/id1476859721 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Georg Sieber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1409746304)
- Category: Food & Drink, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 0 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2019-09-19
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mensa-balance/id1476859721/reviews.md

## What is Mensa Balance?

This app allows you to read the current balance, last transaction and card ID of your Mensa Card via NFC.

It is Open Source (https://github.com/schorschii/MensaGuthaben-iOS). I'm happy about suggestions for improvement, pull requests or just a star :)

Successfully testet with cards of the following universities:
* TU Dresden (Studentenwerk Emeal card and TU Campuscard!)
* Uni Leipzig
* HS/Uni Flensburg (Studentenwerk SH)
* TU Darmstadt
* Uni Trier
* Uni Greifswald
* Leibniz Universität Hannover
* Ruhr-Uni Bochum
* h_da (hochschule darmstadt)
* THOSKA der Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Hochschule für Musik „Franz List“ Weimar
* THOSKA der Uni Jena
* TU Ilmenau
* Uni Bielefeld
* Hochschule der Medien, Stuttgart
* Uni Stuttgart
* Uni Hohenheim
* Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg
* Hochschule Furtwangen (HFU)
* Studierendenwerk Freiburg-Schwarzwald (SWFR)
* Otto-von-Guericke Universität Magdeburg
* Deutsche Sporthochschule
* Uni Würzburg
* Universität Oldenburg
* Jadehochschule Oldenburg/Wilhelmshaven/Elsfleth
* Hochschule Emden/Leer
* Hochschule Koblenz
* HAW Hamburg
* FH Erfurt
* TU Braunschweig
* Otto-Friedrich Universität Bamberg
* HS/Uni Bremen
* Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel

If your University is not listed, it is possible that the app works anyway. Please try it out and send me a mail if it works.

## Key features

- Read Mensa card balance
- View last transaction
- Display card ID
- NFC scanning
- Open Source
- Supports many universities

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mensa-balance/id1476859721/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Die HOST klappt auch!

*2024-09-26*

Die App funktioniert auch für die Hochschule Stralsund :)

### 3/5 — Stürzt nach dem Klicken auf den Scan Button ab🥲

*2024-02-15*

Leider stürzt die App ab, wenn ich auf den Button zum Scannen klicke. Das passiert zumindest auf meinem iPhone XS.

Edit:
Wie ich bemerkt habe wird meine Universität nicht unterstützt, abstürzen sollte die App trotzdem nicht.

### 5/5 — Super einfach und funktioniert direkt

*2023-07-05*

An der Hochschule Hannover klappt es auch!

### 5/5 — Funktioniert einwandfrei!

*2023-03-02*

Studiere an der Uni Potsdam und die App funktioniert einfach perfekt :)

### 5/5 — Perfekt

*2022-10-05*

Schlichte App, die schnell das Guthaben unkompliziert ausließt. Getestet mit der Mensa Karte der TU-Dresden. Danke Georg 😀👍

### 5/5 — Auch mit TU BS

*2022-07-05*

Super App. Funktioniert auch mit den Mensakarten der TU Braunschweig. Genau das, wonach ich gesucht habe.

### 5/5 — Super gut und simple

*2021-08-30*

Die App tut genau das was sie sagt, sie liest die letzte Transaktion sowie das aktuelle Guthaben aus.

Getestet mit dem Studierendenausweis der Universität Würzburg.

### 5/5 — Funktioniert FHWS

*2021-06-02*

Top App, simple und schnell

### 5/5 — Funktioniert Bombe, NEUE UNI

*2020-10-08*

Top, funktioniert einwandfrei. 
Läuft auch mit der Karte der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg. 

Da die folgenden Hochschulen das gleiche System verwenden (ist das gleiche Studentenwerk, Oldenburg) müsste es auch gelten für:

Jadehochschule Wilhelmshaven/Oldenburg/Elsfleth

Hochschule Emden/Leer

Und da die das selbe Semesterticket haben, wenden die Uni Bremen und die HS Bremen wahrscheinlich auch das gleiche System an, das weiß ich aber nicht sicher, da müsste das mal einer bestätigen.

### 5/5 — Top!

*2020-09-10*

Die App funktioniert super, kein Ruckeln, kein ewiges Warten. Funktioniert auch an der Universität Stuttgart!☺️

## Frequently asked questions about Mensa Balance

### How does Mensa Balance check my card balance?

Mensa Balance utilizes Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to read the data directly from your physical Mensa card. This allows for quick and contactless retrieval of your current balance and last transaction.

### Is Mensa Balance free to use?

Yes, Mensa Balance is completely free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What universities are supported by Mensa Balance?

Mensa Balance has been successfully tested with cards from numerous universities including TU Dresden, Uni Leipzig, HS/Uni Flensburg, and many more. A full list is available in the app's description.

### Can I use Mensa Balance if my university isn't listed?

It's possible that Mensa Balance may still work with your university's card even if it's not explicitly listed. We encourage you to try it out and send an email if it functions correctly.

### What devices does Mensa Balance support?

Mensa Balance is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It requires NFC capabilities to function.

### How often is Mensa Balance updated?

The app was last updated on April 30, 2023, with version 1.3.1. The developer is happy to receive suggestions for improvement.

### Is Mensa Balance safe to use with my card?

Mensa Balance only reads data from your card via NFC and does not store any personal information. It is an open-source application, allowing for transparency in its functionality.

### What information can I see with Mensa Balance?

With Mensa Balance, you can view your current card balance, the details of your last transaction, and your unique card ID. This provides a convenient way to manage your meal plan funds.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2023-04-30

- added TU Dresden Campuscard support!
- fixed saving of card ID in history
- adjusted info text for NFC automation

### 1.3.0 — 2023-04-29

- added TU Dresden Campuscard support!
- fixed saving of card ID in history

### 1.2.2 — 2023-03-02

Update of the supported universities

### 1.2.1 — 2022-10-13

Now shows the last values again after the app was closed.

### 1.2.0 — 2022-05-15

Support for shortcuts - you can now set up an automation in the "Shortcuts" app that directly opens the Mensa Balance app and scans the card when the card is held up to the device.

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