# IC Card Reader for Japan — Check Suica & Edy balance

> Read Japanese transit IC card balances and usage history via NFC. (iPhone/iPad app by Noriaki Misawa.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ic-card-reader-for-japan/id1479055458 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Noriaki Misawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/306486385)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2019-09-26
- Data updated: 2026-11-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ic-card-reader-for-japan/id1479055458/reviews.md

## What is IC Card Reader for Japan?

IC Card Reader lets you check the balance and usage history of Suica and other FeliCa-based Japanese transit IC cards, as well as Rakuten Edy, just by tapping your card on your iPhone.

■ Great for travelers and commuters who want to:
- Check their remaining balance without waiting at a gate or register
- Decide for themselves when to top up
- Review past trips and purchase history
- Export travel history for expense reports during a trip or business travel

■ Key features
- Read balance and history instantly via NFC — just tap your card
- Supports Suica, PASMO, and other nationwide Japanese transit IC cards
- Also supports Rakuten Edy balance and usage history
- Name and color-tag each card for easy management
- History grouped by day, showing the change and balance for each transaction plus a daily total
- Automatically log where you paid with Apple Pay (Suica) using a Shortcuts automation (Payment Spots)
- Export history as CSV (Shift-JIS/UTF-8), JSON, or Rakuraku Seisan format
- Export only This Month, Last Month, or a custom date range (Pro)
- See the balance of your most recently used card in a Home Screen widget (Pro)
- On larger-screen iPhone models such as iPhone Duo, view your card list and history side by side
- No account or sign-up required — start using it right away

■ Pro (one-time purchase)
Buy once and keep these features for good:
- Date-range export
- Balance widget
- Ad removal
The widget shows the balance from the last time you scanned your card in the app.

■ Privacy
Card data and payment spot records are stored on your device and are never sent to the developer's servers.

Supported cards: Suica, PASMO, ICOCA, TOICA, manaca, PiTaPa, Kitaca, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken, Rakuten Edy, and other nationwide interoperable Japanese transit IC cards.

This app is an independent tool and is not an official app from JR East or Suica.

## Key features

- Read balance and history via NFC
- Supports Suica, PASMO, and other transit IC cards
- Supports Rakuten Edy
- Name and color-tag cards
- Export history as CSV, JSON, or Rakuraku Seisan
- Automatic payment spot logging
- Pro features: date-range export, balance widget, ad removal

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| コーヒーチケット | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Is IC Card Reader for Japan safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess IC Card Reader for Japan.

## Is IC Card Reader for Japan legit?

IC Card Reader for Japan appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for IC Card Reader for Japan is 90 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ic-card-reader-for-japan/id1479055458/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 金額が全然違

*2026-06-18*

履歴の金額が全然違う、交通費請求に使えない評価マイナスにしたい

### 5/5 — May

*2025-10-26*

Good

### 1/5 — ゲームの勧誘はやめて

*2025-04-14*

カードを読み込んだ後にいきなりゲームのデモが始まり困ってしまいました。2度と使いません

### 2/5 — 起動出来ない

*2024-08-03*

起動後すぐ落ちます。

### 1/5 — 不具合

*2024-07-30*

急にアプリが起動しなくなった

### 2/5 — 不具合

*2020-05-12*

アップデート後に、スキャンしても駅名が表示されなくなりました。
その前まではとても使いやすかったので残念です

### 1/5 — 乗降駅のなまえが

*2020-03-17*

乗降駅の名前がぜんぜん違う

### 4/5 — Good application

*2019-12-08*

Generally it’s good, but there are some issues. 
Export to email didn’t work for me. History is hidden in the menus but it’s only about each scan and not continuous for the card. Any action after a scan will clear the data in the main screen.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review. please send me email about detail.

### 3/5 — 通信必須

*2019-09-30*

機内モードでは動かないみたいです。
機内モードでも読み取れる他のアプリを使います。

**Developer response:** フィードバックありがとうございます。Suicaの読み取りに関しては機内モードでも動作しますが、どの部分がうまく動かなかったでしょうか。詳しく教えていただけると助かります。また、レイアウトを修正したバージョンを現在審査中ですので、リリースされたらまた試していただけると幸いです。

## Frequently asked questions about IC Card Reader for Japan

### How does IC Card Reader for Japan work?

IC Card Reader for Japan uses your iPhone's NFC capabilities to read the balance and transaction history of compatible Japanese transit IC cards and Rakuten Edy simply by tapping the card on your device.

### What cards does IC Card Reader for Japan support?

It supports a wide range of nationwide interoperable Japanese transit IC cards including Suica, PASMO, ICOCA, TOICA, manaca, PiTaPa, Kitaca, SUGOCA, nimoca, Hayakaken, and also Rakuten Edy.

### Can I export my transaction history?

Yes, you can export your transaction history in CSV (Shift-JIS/UTF-8), JSON, or Rakuraku Seisan formats. The Pro version allows for custom date-range exports.

### Is IC Card Reader for Japan free to use?

The app is free to download and use for basic functions. An optional one-time purchase unlocks Pro features like date-range export, a balance widget, and ad removal.

### Does IC Card Reader for Japan require an account?

No, IC Card Reader for Japan does not require any account or sign-up. You can start using it immediately after installation by tapping your IC card.

### How often is IC Card Reader for Japan updated?

The app was last updated on November 11, 2026, indicating a recent update. Updates typically include support for new card types or improvements to existing features.

### Is my card data safe with IC Card Reader for Japan?

Yes, the app prioritizes user privacy. Card data and payment spot records are stored locally on your device and are never transmitted to the developer's servers.

### What are the Pro features in IC Card Reader for Japan?

The Pro version, available as a one-time purchase, includes advanced features such as exporting history by custom date range, a Home Screen widget to display your card's balance, and removal of advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-11-11

- Introducing Pro, a one-time purchase that unlocks date-range export, the balance widget, and ad removal for good
- Export your history for This Month, Last Month, or a custom date range (Pro)
- New Home Screen widget shows the balance of your most recently used card. Tap it to scan right away (Pro)
- Exporting your full history (CSV, JSON, Rakuraku Seisan) stays free
- Minor improvements

### 2.5 — 2026-10-24

- Payment Spots now has its own tab, so you can quickly see where you paid with Apple Pay (Suica)
- Card history and Payment Spots are now grouped by day, with the change and balance for each transaction and a daily total
- On iPhone models with larger screens, such as iPhone Duo, your card list and history can be shown side by side
- Improved English and Traditional Chinese translations
- Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 2.4 — 2026-09-05

- Added automatic payment-spot logging: link a Shortcuts automation to record where you tapped to pay with Apple Pay (Suica), viewable from Menu → Payment Spot History
- You can now import fare data quickly from a Shortcut
- Fixed a crash when launching from the "Scan IC Card" Shortcut
- Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 2.1.2 — 2026-07-30

- Fixed an issue where the "Remove Ads" purchase was not available
  - Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 2.1.1 — 2026-07-29

- Added a one-time "Remove Ads" purchase
- Improved the "Buy a Coffee" support option
- Minor bug fixes and improvements

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