Octopus Balance Reader

Name: Octopus Balance Reader
Rating: 4.3 (5033 reviews)
Author: studenttwok

By: studenttwok

The very first app to retrieve the balance of the HK Octopus Card since 2011

Features & Capabilities

Octopus Balance Reader is the pioneering Android app to check the balance of your Hong Kong Octopus Card since 2011. Designed for NFC-enabled devices, it allows users to easily retrieve card balances offline without modifying any card data. The app supports a variety of devices including Google Nexus S, Samsung Galaxy Nexus, and more, with a revamped user experience tailored to modern Android versions.

This reliable tool respects legal boundaries, performing all reading within the official card system mechanisms. Although not an official product of Octopus Holdings Limited, it has been trusted by users for over a decade. For FAQs and more information, users can visit the official support page at http://hklight.net/#OctopusBalanceReader.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

2.0.5 Last updated: 2025-10-21

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Creation date:

2011-08-02

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Permissions:

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.NFC Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
com.hklight.octopusreader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

8.92MB

Email:

we*****@hklightstudio.net

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-23

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 64,699 ▼ 95

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Developed by:

studenttwok

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hklight.octopusreader

Email:

we*****@hklightstudio.net

Website:

http://www.hklight.net/

User Reviews

Users praise the app for easy, no-sign-in balance checks and its convenience versus the official Octopus app, with active updates. However, several reviews report reliability problems (crashes, inconsistent balance readings) and some UI and feature gaps (typos, no auto-detect for deposits, no deactivation status).

Pros

Easy to use with quick balance checks; no login required, making it tourist-friendly
Balance is displayed quickly and clearly
Often considered better and more convenient than Octopus's official app
Active development with regular updates

Cons

Balance readings are often inaccurate or wrong
Reliability issues: crashes on launch and inconsistent card reading
UI typos in the app (e.g., 'Blanace')
Missing features: cannot auto-detect top-up/deposit and cannot show whether a card is deactivated