# Trip Reader (NFC) vs Mr.FOX

The clearest difference is rating: Trip Reader (NFC) at 4.7 against Mr.FOX's 3.7. Trip Reader (NFC) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Mr.FOX's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mr.FOX sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 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 3, 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 77% of Mr.FOX's.

Trip Reader (NFC) ships an update every 2 months, Mr.FOX fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trip Reader (NFC) | Mr.FOX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (483 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trip-reader-nfc/id1488582968/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mrfox/id1581708837/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **483** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 5 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Domosekai Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488582967) | [MISTER FOX CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581708839) |

## 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


### Mr.FOX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mrfox/id1581708837)

Access all Mr.FOX platforms with a single login. Stream live content and engage in fun activities directly from your device. This app simplifies your experience across multiple services.

**Highlights:** Single sign-on for all platforms, Live streaming from various Mr.FOX services, Access to fun activities, Cross-platform accessibility, Simplified user experience

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Mr.Fox Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Mr.Fox Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Mr.Fox Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| 500 Mr.Fox Coins | $20.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Mr.Fox Coins | $41.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trip Reader (NFC) free?

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

### Is Mr.FOX free?

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

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

Trip Reader (NFC) is rated higher. Trip Reader (NFC) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 483 ratings, while Mr.FOX averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Trip Reader (NFC) or Mr.FOX have ads?

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

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

Trip Reader (NFC) ships an update every 2 months, and Mr.FOX fortnightly. Most recently, Trip Reader (NFC) was updated on September 23, 2026 and Mr.FOX on September 17, 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.*