Comparison

Trip Reader (NFC) vs Great Value

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Trip Reader (NFC)

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
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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 ************************************** Beijing Yikatong is not supported due to technical reason. ************************************** 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.

About

Great Value

Features
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Trying to choose between two or three similar products with different weights and prices? This app helps you quickly figure out which option gives you the best value for your money. How to Use: * Enter the weight (in grams or milliliters) and price for each product. * Tap the arrow button next to each entry. * The app will calculate and display the cost per 1 gram or 1 milliliter. * The product with the lowest unit price will be highlighted in green, so you can spot the best deal instantly. *Important notice: Use the information recoded or functionality provided in / or generated with this application only as a rough indication, rough estimates or as a rough guide. Even though we do our best to provide you with confirmed information and tried-and-tested features, the accuracy and successful operation and performance of the application are NOT GUARANTEED by us. Users are strongly advised to confirm the information of their interest with other sources and not to ultimately rely on functionality and performance of this application. This application is provided “as is” and with all faults. You bear the risk of using it. We shall not be responsible or liable for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of functions or the content of this application. By using this application you are agreeing to these terms. If you do not agree to these terms do not use this application.

Screenshots

Trip Reader (NFC)4 screens
Great Value1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Trip Reader (NFC) at Free against Great Value's $0.99. Trip Reader (NFC) also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 39 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Trip Reader (NFC) is free to download; Great Value costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trip Reader (NFC) ships an update every 2 months, Great Value every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Trip Reader (NFC) versus Great Value: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrip Reader (NFC)Great Value
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (483 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings483 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 39 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDomosekai LimitedSystemiko Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Trip Reader (NFC)

No in-app purchases

None

Great Value

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trip Reader (NFC) free?
Trip Reader (NFC) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Great Value free?
Great Value costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Trip Reader (NFC) or Great Value have ads?
Neither Trip Reader (NFC) nor Great Value shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trip Reader (NFC) or Great Value?
Trip Reader (NFC) ships an update every 2 months, and Great Value every 39 months. Most recently, Trip Reader (NFC) was updated on October 10, 2026 and Great Value on September 30, 2026.

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