# NFC Reader vs Trip Reader (NFC)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trip Reader (NFC) at 91% against NFC Reader's 0%. Trip Reader (NFC) also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trip Reader (NFC) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Trip Reader (NFC) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trip Reader (NFC) has 483 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NFC Reader's written reviews are positive against 91% of Trip Reader (NFC)'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Reader | Trip Reader (NFC) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-tag-scanner/id1324286598/reviews) | **[4.7 (483 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trip-reader-nfc/id1488582968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **483** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julien Millau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324286597) | [Domosekai Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488582967) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-tag-scanner/id1324286598)

Instantly read NFC and RFID tags without an account or internet connection. It supports various tag types, including business cards, Wi-Fi credentials, and location data, with features like multi-scan and a detailed history.

**Highlights:** Read NFC/RFID tags instantly, Offline functionality, Supports multiple tag types (vCard, Wi-Fi, URL), Scan history and multi-scan, Hexadecimal data view, Share tag content, Privacy-focused, no account needed

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Trip Reader (NFC)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trip-reader-nfc/id1488582968)

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.

**Highlights:** Read balance and history, Show station names, Track monthly discounts, Display bus route numbers, Save travel history, Sync to iCloud

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NFC Reader free?

NFC Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Trip Reader (NFC) free?

Trip Reader (NFC) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NFC Reader or Trip Reader (NFC)?

Trip Reader (NFC) is rated higher. NFC Reader averages 3.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Trip Reader (NFC) averages 4.7 from 483 ratings.

### Do NFC Reader or Trip Reader (NFC) have ads?

NFC Reader shows ads; Trip Reader (NFC) does not.

### Which is updated more often, NFC Reader or Trip Reader (NFC)?

NFC Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Trip Reader (NFC) every 2 months. Most recently, NFC Reader was updated on July 7, 2026 and Trip Reader (NFC) on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*