# Trip Reader (NFC) — For China Public Transit Cards

> Reads Chinese public transit card balance and history via NFC. (iPhone/iPad app by Domosekai Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trip-reader-nfc/id1488582968 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Domosekai Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488582967)
- Category: Utilities, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 483 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China), Japanese
- Released: 2020-01-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trip-reader-nfc/id1488582968/reviews.md

## What is Trip Reader (NFC)?

Trip Reader uses iPhone's internal NFC reader to get balance and history from public transit cards issued across China. No Internet or Bluetooth is needed.

Main features:
•  Balance and history
•  Show station names
•  Monthly discount policy and progress
•  Bus route number
•  Save history and comments
•  Sync to iCloud

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Beijing Yikatong is not supported due to technical reason.
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Cards supported:
•  Beijing Hutong Card (京津冀互联互通卡, with T-Union mark)
•  Tianjin City Card (with T-Union mark)
•  Nanjing City Card (with T-Union mark)
•  Suzhou Citizen Card
•  Shanghai Public Transportation Card (Purple card and T-Union card)
•  Kunshan Citizen Card
•  Guangzhou Yang Cheng Tong (CPU card only)
•  Lingnan Pass
•  Shenzhen Tong (FeliCa type not supported)
•  Chengdu Tianfu Tong (CPU card only)
•  Other T-Union or City Union cards issued across China (some dual-module cards may show T-Union history only)

Note: Student cards, senior cards etc. are not supported. 

This app does not have access to official database. Please use with caution and do not rely on the result.

## Key features

- Read balance and history
- Show station names
- Track monthly discounts
- Display bus route numbers
- Save travel history
- Sync to iCloud

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trip-reader-nfc/id1488582968/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good

*2026-07-11*

Good

### 2/5 — Easy to use

*2026-05-11*

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

### 5/5 — 无广告,简单易用,必须好评❤️

*2025-04-05*

同标题

### 5/5 — 还能这样震惊了😌

*2020-12-04*

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。

**Developer response:** 感谢您的支持！交联卡规范要求存储线路编号，但不是每个城市都做到，即便写线路号的各地的写法也不一致。在各地热心卡友的帮助下目前已经把能挖的城市挖的差不多了。。

### 4/5 — Awesome app, backup needed

*2020-10-17, version 1.5.10*

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.

**Developer response:** 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.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2020-07-10*

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!

**Developer response:** 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.😂

### 5/5 — Great app

*2020-06-22*

It's really exciting to see such a brilliant and detailed app on iOS. Is it possible to support exporting as CSV so I can import the data to some bookkeeping app?

**Developer response:** Thank you for the suggestion. This is the first request for CSV export I have ever received. So far there is no plan to implement it. Maybe I will consider it when the user base is larger, and very likely as a premium feature.

### 5/5 — 非常有用

*2020-05-31*

读广州的羊城通卡非常好用。

**Developer response:** 感谢您的使用和肯定！

### 5/5 — Great!

*2020-03-25*

Now, I don’t have to use my Android phone to see my balance, all operations can be done on iPhone.

Also, this App can even read Tianfutong transit card, which is a surprise for me, cause I never found an App that has the same function before.
😀

**Developer response:** Thank you for the comment. This app is made for iPhone users just like you.😎 Support for Tianfu Tong is still preliminary and I hope I can extract more info in the future.

### 5/5 — TU万岁，NFC万岁

*2020-03-15*

大力支持，一看网站果然是受日本交通卡系统影响开发的

**Developer response:** 懂的人自然懂😎

## Frequently asked questions about Trip Reader (NFC)

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.17 — 2025-05-14

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

### 1.7.16 — 2025-01-31

- New stations in: Chongqing, Guangzhou, Suzhou, Jinan, Xi'an, Tianjin
- Data update

### 1.7.15 — 2024-10-09

- New stations in: Suzhou, Nanjing, Ningbo, Qingdao, Changsha, Chengdu, Xi'an
- Add Hangzhou monthly discount information

### 1.6.24 — 2024-03-11

- New stations: Changsha, Chongqing, Nanjing, Chuzhou, Wuxi, Tianjin
- Data update and bug fixes

### 1.6.23 — 2023-12-15

- New stations in Shenyang, Xi'an, Chengdu
- Data update and bug fixes

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