# Trip Reader (NFC) vs NFC

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trip Reader (NFC) at none against NFC's 6. Trip Reader (NFC) also leads on ratings volume (522 vs 2). NFC's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NFC sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Trip Reader (NFC) asks for nothing beyond the download.

NFC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trip Reader (NFC) has 522 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Trip Reader (NFC) ships an update every 2 months, NFC monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trip Reader (NFC) | NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trip-reader-nfc/id1488582968/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-nfc-and-nfc/id6698897655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **522** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 5 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Domosekai Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488582967) | [二兰 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749779437) |

## 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


### NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-nfc-and-nfc/id6698897655)

This app simplifies access control using NFC technology. It allows users to open or close doors with their smartphone, eliminating the need for traditional access cards. The app also features robust permission management for administrators.

**Highlights:** NFC door access, Permission management, Add/remove users, Set access levels, Eliminates physical cards, Streamlined entry control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 兰提NFC月会员 | $9.99 | per month |
| 兰提NFC季会员 | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 兰提NFC年会员 | $39.99 | per year |
| 兰提NFC包月 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 兰提NFC包季 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 兰提NFC包年 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trip Reader (NFC) free?

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

### Is NFC free?

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

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

NFC is rated higher. Trip Reader (NFC) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while NFC averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Trip Reader (NFC) nor NFC shows ads.

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

Trip Reader (NFC) ships an update every 2 months, and NFC monthly. Most recently, Trip Reader (NFC) was updated on October 24, 2026 and NFC on October 15, 2026.

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