# Trip Reader (NFC) vs Sarotis

The clearest difference is rating: Trip Reader (NFC) at 4.7 against Sarotis's 3.9. Trip Reader (NFC) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (483 vs 7). Sarotis's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sarotis sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Trip Reader (NFC) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Trip Reader (NFC) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trip Reader (NFC) has 483 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Trip Reader (NFC)'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Sarotis's.

Trip Reader (NFC) ships an update every 2 months, Sarotis every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trip Reader (NFC) | Sarotis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (483 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trip-reader-nfc/id1488582968/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sarotis-nfc-tools-reader/id1494494958/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **483** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 78.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 5 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Domosekai Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488582967) | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Sarotis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sarotis-nfc-tools-reader/id1494494958)

Easily read, write, and manage NFC tags. Save tag data, import/export information, and clear or lock tags. Supports various data types like contacts, web links, and Wi-Fi configurations.

**Highlights:** Write/Read NFC Tags (NDEF Format), Save and Import NFC Tag Data, Export Data to CSV, Clear and Lock NFC Tags, Text-to-Speech for Read Data, Create vCards, Web Links, Wi-Fi, and more

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sarotis PRO – Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Sarotis Pro - yearly subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Sarotis PRO (All Features) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sarotis PRO Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trip Reader (NFC) free?

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

### Is Sarotis free?

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

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

Trip Reader (NFC) is rated higher. Trip Reader (NFC) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 483 ratings, while Sarotis averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

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

Neither Trip Reader (NFC) nor Sarotis shows ads.

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

Trip Reader (NFC) ships an update every 2 months, and Sarotis every 4 weeks. Most recently, Trip Reader (NFC) was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sarotis on September 11, 2026.

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