Comparison

Trip Reader (NFC) vs NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

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

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

This app allows you to read, write, and manage NFC and RFID tags with advanced features. It supports various tag types, offers deep tag data analysis, and enables writing standardized data like contact info, Wi-Fi, and URLs. It also includes QR code scanning and a Bluetooth-based finder for lost devices.

Highlights
  • Read and write NFC Forum tag types
  • Decode RFID/HID tags
  • Analyze tag data (manufacturer, memory, permissions)
  • Write standardized data (vCard, Wi-Fi, URLs)
  • Amiibo/TagMiibo cloning
  • QR and barcode generation/scanning
  • Bluetooth device finder
Features
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NFC Tools & RFID Scanner - writer & reader & tag Operate at 13.56 MHz with NFC Tools & RFID Scanner for seamless data exchange. This professional writer & reader & tag solution reads and writes all NFC Forum tag types (NTAG, Ultralight, DESFire, ICODE, ST25, FeliCa) and decodes RFID/HID tags—perfect for high-precision decode operations across multiple formats. Precision NFC Tag Management NFC Tools & RFID Scanner reveals deep tag data: manufacturer details, tag type (NTAG213, MIFARE Ultralight C, etc.), memory capacity, NDEF compatibility, serial numbers, protocol specs, and read/write permissions analysis. With NFC Tools & RFID Scanner, your reader & writer & tag toolkit unlocks professional-grade insights. Advanced Writing Capabilities As the ultimate writer & reader & tag app, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner writes standardized data compatible with every NFC device: contact sharing (vCard), Wi-Fi/Bluetooth configurations, geolocation coordinates, custom URLs and text, plus Amiibo/TagMiibo cloning and full MFC operations. Whether you’re a developer or hobbyist, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner has you covered. Expert NFC/RFID Features Inside NFC Tools & RFID Scanner you’ll find hex editing of full memory, NDEF formatting, tag locking, password protection, capacity alerts, and webhook integration for server data transfer. This reader & writer & tag powerhouse is built for pros. Broad Compatibility & Finder Function NFC Tools & RFID Scanner supports over 50 tag types (NTAG 213–216, 424 DNA, DESFire EV1–EV3, ICODE SLIX/SLIX2, FeliCa, ST25 series) on iPhone 7 and newer. Plus, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner solves “how to find airpods” scenarios with its Bluetooth-based finder—distance-alert technology helps you track down lost AirPods or any compatible device. QR & Document Suite Beyond NFC, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner generates and scans more than 20 QR and barcode formats (Aztec, PDF417, and others). From custom QR creation to instant scanning, this is the one-stop reader & writer & tag app. Why choose NFC Tools & RFID Scanner? Deep Amiibo/TagMiibo decode capabilities (“tagmiibo” support built in) MFC, RFID and HID tag compatibility for every format AirPod finder feature solves “find my airtag” and “find air” use cases Military-grade encryption and enterprise webhook integration Download NFC Tools & RFID Scanner today and unlock the full power of NFC and RFID. Terms: https://adappssoftware.com/terms-conditions Privacy: https://adappssoftware.com/privacy

Screenshots

Trip Reader (NFC)4 screens
NFC Tools & RFID Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trip Reader (NFC) at 91% against NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's 25%. Trip Reader (NFC) also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. NFC Tools & RFID Scanner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Trip Reader (NFC) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trip Reader (NFC) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 483 and 323 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Trip Reader (NFC)'s written reviews are positive against 25% of NFC Tools & RFID Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trip Reader (NFC) ships an update every 2 months, NFC Tools & RFID Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Trip Reader (NFC) versus NFC Tools & RFID Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrip Reader (NFC)NFC Tools & RFID Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (483 ratings) — better4.4 (323 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings483 — better323
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDomosekai LimitedADAPPS SOFTWARE

Customer experience

Trip Reader (NFC)

All ratings483 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

All ratings323 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Trip Reader (NFC)

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

NFC Tools & RFID Scanner

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Unlimited Access$1.991 Month
  • NFC TOOLS Weekly Unlimited3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Annual Access$9.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Air NFC Tag Annual$19.991 Year
  • Air NFC Tag Annual$29.991 Year
  • Air NFC Tag Annual Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Trip Reader (NFC) free?
Trip Reader (NFC) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NFC Tools & RFID Scanner free?
NFC Tools & RFID Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trip Reader (NFC) or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner?
Trip Reader (NFC) is rated higher. Trip Reader (NFC) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 483 ratings, while NFC Tools & RFID Scanner averages 4.4 from 323 ratings.
Do Trip Reader (NFC) or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner have ads?
NFC Tools & RFID Scanner shows ads; Trip Reader (NFC) does not.
Which is updated more often, Trip Reader (NFC) or NFC Tools & RFID Scanner?
Trip Reader (NFC) ships an update every 2 months, and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Trip Reader (NFC) was updated on September 23, 2026 and NFC Tools & RFID Scanner on September 22, 2026.

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