Comparison

NFC Reader vs Japan NFC Reader

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

Head to head
About

NFC Reader

Instantly read NFC and RFID tags without an account or internet connection. It supports various tag types, including business cards, Wi-Fi credentials, and location data, with features like multi-scan and a detailed history.

Highlights
  • Read NFC/RFID tags instantly
  • Offline functionality
  • Supports multiple tag types (vCard, Wi-Fi, URL)
  • Scan history and multi-scan
  • Hexadecimal data view
  • Share tag content
  • Privacy-focused, no account needed
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Hold your iPhone near any NFC or RFID tag and instantly read its content. No account. No setup. Works offline. REAL-WORLD USE CASES • Tap a business card tag → contact imported directly into your address book • Tap a WiFi tag → connected instantly, no password typing • Tap a product tag → URL opens in your browser automatically • Tap a door or badge tag → phone number dialed or email drafted in one step • Tap a location tag → map opens with the exact coordinates • Tap a NFC label on equipment → log and track your assets • Tap an unknown tag → raw content and hex data displayed for technical analysis SUPPORTED TAG TYPES • Text — view and copy raw text • URL & URI — open links instantly (http, ftp, file and other schemes) • vCard — import contacts with all fields prefilled • Phone — dial the stored number directly • Email — compose a message with subject and body prefilled • SMS — open Messages with recipient and text prefilled • WiFi — connect to a network automatically, including open networks • Location — view coordinates on a map • Smart Poster — display title and URL from composite tags • FeliCa — read IDm and system code from FeliCa tags • MiFare — read identifier from MiFare tags (ISO 14443, ISO 15693, ISO 18092) • RFID — compatible with a wide range of RFID tags and transponders KEY FEATURES • Multi-Scan — scan multiple tags in one session and review all results at once • Scan History — every tag saved automatically with date and type • Hex View — inspect the raw tag payload in hexadecimal • Share — export tag content via any app on your device • In-App Browser — open URLs without leaving the app • Privacy First — no account required, no data sent to any server • Dark Mode — full support for iOS dark mode

About

Japan NFC Reader

Easily check the balance and usage history of various Japanese transit and e-money cards directly on your iPhone. Supports a wide range of IC cards and payment services for convenient financial tracking.

Highlights
  • Check e-money balance
  • View usage history
  • Supports Transit IC cards
  • Supports Rakuten Edy, nanaco, WAON
  • Supports Hong Kong Octopus card
  • iPhone compatibility
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You can check Japanese e-money balance and usage history on your iPhone. Support: ・Transit IC(Suica, PASMO, ICOCA, SUGOCA, TOICA, Kitaca, manaca, nimoca, はやかけん(Hayakaken)) ・IruCa ・PASPY ・SAPICA ・icsca ・OKICA ・Ryuto ・Region Affiliate Transit IC(totra, Iwate Green Pass, iGUCA, HACHICA, AOPASS, nolbé, Shuhoku Orange Pass, AkiCA, Towada SkyBlue Pass, cherica, MegoICa, …and more!) ・Rakuten Edy ・nanaco ・WAON ・Japan Univ. Co-op IC Prepaid ・八達通 (Octopus) (Hong Kong) Devices that support card scanning: WITH iOS 13.0 OR LATER iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 14 iPhone 14 Plus iPhone SE (3rd generation) iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 13 iPhone 13 mini iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone 12 iPhone 12 mini iPhone SE (2nd generation) iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone 11 iPhone XS iPhone XS Max iPhone XR iPhone X iPhone 8 iPhone 8 Plus iPhone 7 (sold in Japan) iPhone 7 Plus (sold in Japan)

Screenshots

NFC Reader4 screens
Japan NFC Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Japan NFC Reader at 67% against NFC Reader's 0%. Japan NFC Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NFC Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Japan NFC Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Japan NFC Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NFC Reader's written reviews are positive against 67% of Japan NFC Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NFC Reader ships an update every 2 months, Japan NFC Reader every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NFC Reader versus Japan NFC Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNFC ReaderJapan NFC Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (43 ratings)5.0 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJulien MillauRyoga Tanaka

Customer experience

NFC Reader

All ratings42 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative31.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Japan NFC Reader

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NFC Reader

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
2 purchases

Japan NFC Reader

One-time2
  • Hide Ads (General)$1.99
  • Hide Ads (Advanced Features)$4.99

Questions

Is NFC Reader free?
NFC Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Japan NFC Reader free?
Japan NFC Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NFC Reader or Japan NFC Reader?
Japan NFC Reader is rated higher. NFC Reader averages 3.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Japan NFC Reader averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.
Do NFC Reader or Japan NFC Reader have ads?
Both NFC Reader and Japan NFC Reader show ads.
Which is updated more often, NFC Reader or Japan NFC Reader?
NFC Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Japan NFC Reader every 6 days. Most recently, NFC Reader was updated on July 7, 2026 and Japan NFC Reader on July 5, 2026.

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