Trip Reader (NFC)

Trip Reader (NFC)

For China Public Transit Cards

319 ratings
9 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 23, 2020
  • May 14, 2025
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Access your Chinese public transit card's balance and transaction history using your iPhone's NFC reader. View station names, monthly discounts, and bus routes without needing internet or Bluetooth. Save your travel history and sync it across devices.

Read balance and history
Show station names
Track monthly discounts
Display bus route numbers
Save travel history
Sync to iCloud
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What's New in Trip Reader (NFC)

1.7.17

May 14, 2025

- New stations in: Guiyang, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Shanghai - Data update

User reviews

Good

Good

Easy to use

This app is really help me to check my bank bill or anything else

还能这样震惊了😌

原来公交的线路号是可以读取的,可惜Apple pay公交卡不显示这个信息。
卡片只存储30条信息有点遗憾,希望能支持更多卡片的读取。

Awesome app, backup needed

Could there be an backup option as provided in the other platform?
Better if could sync between devices (cross-platform will be best) using Google Drive or other cloud storage.

Response from developer

Thank you for the comment. On iOS every app can be automatically backed up in iCloud so I did not replicate the backup feature from the Android app. Backup to other storage will be implemented in the future, and probably as a premium feature.

Great App

I have been trying to find a way to check the balance of my old ShenzhenTong card for ages. Thanks to this app, I now know!

Response from developer

Wow, I am so glad that it is helpful to you. But I am sure your szt is not that old because there is a really old version can't be read by this app.😂

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FAQ

What does Trip Reader (NFC) do?

Trip Reader (NFC) allows you to check the balance and transaction history of supported Chinese public transit cards directly from your iPhone using its built-in NFC reader. It can also display station names, monthly discount progress, and bus route numbers.

What Chinese transit cards are supported?

The app supports a wide range of cards including Beijing Hutong Card, Tianjin City Card, Nanjing City Card, Suzhou Citizen Card, Shanghai Public Transportation Card, and many other T-Union or City Union cards issued across China. However, Beijing Yikatong and student/senior cards are not supported.

Is Trip Reader (NFC) free to use?

No, Trip Reader (NFC) is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a straightforward purchase model for its utility.

Does this app require an internet connection?

No, the app does not require an internet connection or Bluetooth to function. It utilizes your iPhone's NFC reader to access the information directly from the transit card.

Can I use this app for any transit card in China?

The app supports many popular Chinese transit cards, particularly those with the T-Union mark or specific city affiliations. However, it's important to note that not all cards are supported, and the app does not access official databases, so results should be used with caution.