# PowerNFC — Read NFC, Passports & Transit

> NFC reader, writer, passport scanner, and transit card checker. (iPhone/iPad app by ChakMing Wong.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powernfc/id6748850927 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ChakMing Wong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525986104)
- Category: Developer Tools, Utilities
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bangla, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish and 36 more
- Released: 2025-09-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powernfc/id6748850927/reviews.md

## What is PowerNFC?

PowerNFC — NFC Reader, Writer, Passport & Transit Toolkit

PowerNFC turns your iPhone into a private NFC toolkit. Read and write NFC tags, inspect raw tag data, scan electronic passports and supported travel documents, check supported transit card balances and ride history, and keep your NFC activity organized in one polished iOS app.

Encode a WiFi sticker, create an NFC business card, inspect an unknown tag, review your commute card, or verify an ePassport before travel. PowerNFC is built for everyday NFC tasks and deeper technical inspection, with no accounts, no ads, and privacy-first local processing.

WHO IT’S FOR

• Travellers checking ePassports, travel permits, and supported transit cards
• Commuters reviewing balances, fares, and recent rides
• Makers building NFC-triggered shortcuts and home automations
• Small businesses sharing WiFi, menus, contact cards, and links
• Anyone curious about the NFC tags and cards around them

READ & WRITE NFC TAGS

• Decode common NDEF records: URLs, text, WiFi, vCard, email, phone, SMS, geo links, app links, and custom payloads
• Write compatible NDEF tags with guided prompts
• Inspect raw payload bytes, tag UID, capacity, writable status, and technology type
• Re-write supported tags quickly when you need to update existing content
• Copy raw data for troubleshooting, archiving, or sharing with support

SMART NFC ACTIONS

• Share WiFi credentials without typing a password
• Create NFC business cards with full contact details
• Open websites, launch apps, dial numbers, compose messages, or drop map pins
• Pair NFC stickers with Shortcuts and automations for fast everyday workflows

ePASSPORTS & TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

• Read supported electronic passports using MRZ-based BAC and PACE authentication
• Read supported Hong Kong/Macau Mainland Travel Permit and two-way permit documents
• View document details such as name, nationality, document number, date of birth, and expiry
• Add supported passport details to Apple Wallet for quick access
• Cryptography and parsing happen on-device; passport data is not sent to our servers

TRANSIT CARDS

• Hong Kong Octopus: balance and recent transactions
• Mainland China T-Union and selected city cards: balance and ride history where supported
• Japan IC cards including Suica, ICOCA, PASMO, TOICA, Kitaca, manaca, SUGOCA, nimoca, and Hayakaken
• Korean transit cards including T-Money, Climate Card, Cashbee, and EZL where supported
• Additional support for OKICA, TransMilenio, Touch ’n Go, Rav-Kav, EZ-Link, Edy, Myki, Compass tickets, and more
• Station name resolution for Japanese IC rides using a bundled station code database
• View fares, entry and exit details, timestamps, and running balances where card data allows
• Works with many physical cards and selected Apple Wallet transit variants

ACTIVITY HISTORY

• Organized history for NFC tags, passports, travel documents, and transit cards
• Search, filter, and revisit previous scans
• Themed transaction views for supported transit cards
• Add nicknames to saved cards and passports
• Duplicate scans are intelligently merged to keep your history clean
• Optional private iCloud sync across your Apple devices

DESIGNED FOR MODERN iOS

• Liquid Glass-inspired interface for the latest iPhone experience
• Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver support
• Localized in 40+ languages

PRIVACY FIRST

PowerNFC performs NFC reading, parsing, and cryptographic operations locally on your iPhone. No account is required. Your data stays on your device unless you choose to use iCloud sync or send a support report.

SUPPORT & FEEDBACK

Found a tag we do not decode yet, or a transit card you want supported? Send a report from inside the app. We use real-world reports to improve compatibility and ship fixes quickly.

Download PowerNFC and unlock the NFC tools already inside your iPhone.

## Key features

- NFC tag reading and writing
- Electronic passport and travel document scanning
- Transit card balance and history checking
- Create WiFi stickers and NFC business cards
- On-device data processing
- No account required

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powernfc/id6748850927/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Big problem !!!!

*2026-06-30*

I don’t know why I always can’t scan my ID card in this app , I have try a lot

## Frequently asked questions about PowerNFC

### What can PowerNFC do?

PowerNFC allows you to read and write NFC tags, scan electronic passports and travel documents, and check the balance and transaction history of supported transit cards. It also enables creating NFC business cards and WiFi stickers.

### Does PowerNFC have ads?

No, PowerNFC is ad-free. The app description explicitly states that it has no advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### How much does PowerNFC cost?

PowerNFC is a paid application, priced at $5.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### Is PowerNFC safe for my passport data?

Yes, PowerNFC prioritizes privacy. Passport data is processed and encrypted locally on your device, and it is not sent to any servers. An account is not required for its use.

### What transit cards does PowerNFC support?

PowerNFC supports a wide range of transit cards, including Hong Kong Octopus, various Chinese mainland cards, Japanese IC cards (Suica, ICOCA, etc.), and Korean cards like T-Money. It also supports many international cards.

### What devices is PowerNFC compatible with?

PowerNFC is designed for the latest iOS experience and is compatible with iPhone and iPod devices. It supports features like Dark Mode and Dynamic Type.

### How often is PowerNFC updated?

The latest version of PowerNFC is 27.1, and it was last updated on May 14, 2026. Updates are released to improve compatibility and fix issues based on user reports.

### Can I sync my PowerNFC data across devices?

Yes, PowerNFC offers optional private synchronization across your Apple devices using iCloud. This allows you to maintain a clean history by intelligently merging duplicate scans.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 27.1 — 2026-05-14

PowerNFC 27.1 adds major passport and transit card improvements.

• Added support for Hong Kong/Macau Mainland Travel Permit and two-way permit document reading
• Improved passport MRZ recognition, document reconstruction, and Wallet error handling
• Added and improved transit support for OKICA, TransMilenio, Touch ’n Go, Rav-Kav, EZ-Link, Clipper, Myki, Edy, Compass, and more
• Improved Japanese IC card identification, including Suica, ICOCA, PASMO, and regional FeliCa cards
• Added more card artwork and improved card face matching
• Improved transit history localization, sync badges, and duplicate handling
• Limited automatic diagnostic uploads to local testing and TestFlight builds
• Expanded localizations and general stability improvements

### 27.0 — 2026-04-25

PowerNFC를 이용해 주셔서 감사합니다.

v27.0 새로운 기능

• 전자여권 스캔 — MRZ(BAC/PACE)로 전자여권을 안전하게 읽고, 이름, 사진, 문서 번호, 만료일을 기기에서 확인합니다.

• 교통카드 확장 — 홍콩 Octopus, 중국 본토 T-Union, 샌프란시스코 베이 에어리어 Clipper, 일본 IC(Suica, ICOCA, PASMO, TOICA 등)를 완벽 지원하며, 잔액과 전체 이용 내역을 제공합니다.

• 일본 IC 역명 — 출발과 도착 역을 내장 Cybernet 코드 데이터베이스로 표시합니다.

• Apple Wallet 속 여권 — 여권을 Wallet 카드로 저장해 빠르게 사용하세요.

• 활동 내역 새 디자인 — 태그, 여권, 교통카드를 위한 탭 형식 레이아웃과 함께 검색, 필터, 탭 가능한 테마 거래 시트를 추가했습니다.

• 더 깔끔한 여권 내역 — 같은 여권의 반복 스캔이 이제 하나의 항목으로 합쳐집니다.

• 사용자 지정 별명 — 저장된 카드나 여권에 친숙한 이름을 붙이고, iCloud로 비공개 동기화하세요.

• 새로 디자인된 태그 종류 선택기 — 정교하게 다듬은 프리미엄 비주얼을 적용했습니다.

• 지원하는 40여 개 언어의 번역을 전반적으로 다듬었습니다.

• 앱에서 바로 문제 제보 — 모두 읽고 있습니다.

아직 디코딩되지 않는 태그나 추가하고 싶은 교통카드가 있다면, 앱 내에서 알려주세요.

### 26.2 — 2026-04-02

Thanks for choosing PowerNFC.

- Added Sakura Color Option

### 26.1 — 2025-11-22

Thanks for choosing PowerNFC.

- New Background Color Options
- Support more languages

### 26.0 — 2025-09-22

No release notes.

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