Trip Reader (NFC) vs MyEZTopup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
MyEZTopup
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Welcome to MyEZTopup – The Quickest Way to Recharge! Running out of balance or data? Say goodbye to the hassle of buying scratch cards or navigating complicated menus. With MyEZTopup, recharging your mobile phone and buying data packages has never been easier, faster, or more secure! Whether you need to top up your own phone or send balance to friends and family, MyEZTopup provides a seamless experience curated for all major mobile networks. Key Features: Instant Mobile Top-ups Recharge any prepaid or postpaid mobile number in seconds. Simply enter the phone number, select the amount, and pay! Affordable Data Packages Stay connected with the best internet plans. Browse through daily, weekly, and monthly data packages tailored for your specific mobile operator. Smart Operator Detection No need to guess the network! Just type in the phone number, and our smart app will automatically detect the correct mobile operator for you. Phonebook Integration Want to quickly top up a family member's phone? Pick their number directly from your phone’s contact list with a single tap. Secure & Local Payment Methods Enjoy a smooth checkout experience. We support trusted payment options like MMQR and A+ Wallet to ensure your transactions are fast and 100% secure. Real-Time Order Tracking & History Keep track of all your past top-ups. Instantly check the status of your current payments and view detailed order histories anytime you need them. Fast, Clean, and Easy to Use Designed with a clean, modern interface that makes navigation a breeze. Complete your purchase in just a few taps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Trip Reader (NFC) at 524 against MyEZTopup's 1. Trip Reader (NFC) also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). MyEZTopup's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MyEZTopup holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trip Reader (NFC) has 524 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trip Reader (NFC) | MyEZTopup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (524 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 524 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Domosekai Limited | Studio Next Steps LLC |
In-app purchases
Trip Reader (NFC)
No in-app purchases
MyEZTopup
No in-app purchases








