Comparison

영차열차 vs Transit Card Balance Reader

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

Head to head

Transit Card Balance Reader

Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, China

Free

🔧 Utilities

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About

영차열차

This app provides real-time subway arrival information, designed for quick and accurate checks during busy commutes. It aims to save users valuable time by displaying the remaining arrival time of their intended train.

Highlights

Real-time train arrival information
Fast and accurate arrival times
User-friendly interface
Designed for commuters

Features

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세상에는 정말 많은 지하철 앱이 있습니다. 하지만, 정작 마음이 급한 출근 시간에 지하철이 언제 도착하는지 확인하는 과정은 너무도 번거롭습니다. 영차열차는 빠르고 정확하게 내가 타야할 열차의 남은 도착시간을 실시간으로 표시합니다. 4명의 팀원이 마음을 모아 만든 이 앱이 수천, 수만명의 1분을 아낄 수 있는 앱이 되기를 바랍니다.

About

Transit Card Balance Reader

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Transit Card Balance Reader checks the balance on your transit card with NFC — in Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and mainland China, from one app. Supported cards - Korea: T-money, Cashbee, nationwide-compatible transit cards - Japan: Suica, PASMO, ICOCA, Kitaca, TOICA, manaca, PiTaPa, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken - Hong Kong: Octopus - China: T-Union, first-generation Shenzhen Tong Key features - Shows the balance in the card's own currency (won, yen, Hong Kong dollars, yuan) - Converts it to your home currency for travel (15 currencies) - Transaction history on cards that record it - Card number, validity period and card class - Available in 13 languages How to use 1. Tap Scan Card — no setup or sign-up needed. 2. Hold your transit card against the top back of your iPhone. 3. Wait for the balance and card details to appear. The NFC read position can differ by device. If the card does not read, move it slightly and hold it steady again. Requires iOS 15.0 or later and an NFC-capable iPhone. Japanese transit IC cards, Octopus and first-generation Shenzhen Tong use FeliCa and require an iPhone 8 or later. China T-Union cards use ISO 7816.

Screenshots

영차열차4 screens

Transit Card Balance Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 영차열차 at none against Transit Card Balance Reader's shown. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

영차열차 ships an update every 3 weeks, Transit Card Balance Reader monthly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level

영차열차 versus Transit Card Balance Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	영차열차	Transit Card Balance Reader
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	65.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks — better	Monthly
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	8 MB	28 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Haneunjoong Inc.	Byung Kwon Jeon

In-app purchases

None

영차열차

No in-app purchases

None

Transit Card Balance Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 영차열차 free?

영차열차 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Transit Card Balance Reader free?

Transit Card Balance Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do 영차열차 or Transit Card Balance Reader have ads?

Transit Card Balance Reader shows ads; 영차열차 does not.

Which is updated more often, 영차열차 or Transit Card Balance Reader?

영차열차 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Transit Card Balance Reader monthly. Most recently, 영차열차 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Transit Card Balance Reader on October 15, 2026.