# NFC Reader vs Japan NFC Reader

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NFC Reader | Japan NFC Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-tag-scanner/id1324286598/reviews) | **[5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japan-nfc-reader/id1480265213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Julien Millau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324286597) | [Ryoga Tanaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480265212) |

## What reviewers say

### NFC Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nfc-reader-tag-scanner/id1324286598)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Japan NFC Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japan-nfc-reader/id1480265213)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hide Ads (General) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hide Ads (Advanced Features) | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*