Trip Reader NFC for iPhone

App summary and purpose

Trip Reader NFC is a free iPhone utility from Domosekai Limited that reads public transit cards using the iPhone’s built‑in NFC antenna. The app lets you view card balances and recent transactions without requiring Wi‑Fi, cellular data, or Bluetooth connectivity.

Main capabilities

• Read and display current card balance and recent transaction history.
• Show station names and bus route numbers tied to rides where available.
• Indicate monthly discount policies and track discount progress.
• Save local history entries and add personal notes to transactions.
• Option to back up or sync data via iCloud for use on other Apple devices.

Cards it works with

• Guangzhou Yang Cheng Tong
• Shanghai Public Transportation Card
• Shenzhen Tong
• Chengdu Tianfu Tong
• Tianjin City Card
• Nanjing City Card
• Suzhou Citizen Card
• Kunshan Citizen Card
• Beijing Hutong Card
• Lingnan Pass
• Various T‑Union / City Union cards issued across China

Important limitations and exceptions

• Beijing Yikatong is not supported for technical reasons.
• Some dual‑module cards may only expose the T‑Union portion of their history, so full transaction details might be missing.
• Student, senior, and other specialized card types are not supported.
• The app does not query any official transit databases; its readings are based solely on the card data it can access, so verify critical information through official channels when necessary.

Privacy and data notes

Data read from cards is stored locally unless you enable iCloud sync. Because Trip Reader NFC does not connect to transit providers’ systems, it should be treated as a convenience tool rather than a definitive source of record.

Alternative suggestion

If you’re exploring other apps, a lightweight free option you might encounter is the 3D Driving Game (version 4.0) — listed here only as an example of an alternative free app in app listings.