Comparison

Multi IC Card 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

Multi IC Card Reader

Scan and save the balance and usage history of various IC cards, including public transport cards and gift cards. Export your data to a CSV file for easy management and sharing. Supports a wide range of domestic and international cards.

Highlights
  • Scan IC card balance and history
  • Save card data to device
  • Export history to CSV
  • Supports numerous Japanese IC cards
  • Supports international transit cards
  • Supports gift and loyalty cards
Features
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【Multi IC Card Reader】 - You can scan balance and usage history of IC Card (ex: Suica, PASMO) - Save balance and usage history to your device - You can export balance and usage history to CSV file. 【Japan Domestic Cards】 ■ Suica ■ PASMO ■ ICOCA ■ TOICA ■ manaca ■ SUGOCA ■ nimoca ■ はやかけん(hayakaken) ■ PiTaPa ■ Kitaca ■ Sapica ■ IruCa ■ icsca ■ OKICA ■ ayuca ■ 長崎スマートカード(Nagasaki Smart Card) ■ エヌタスTカード(N+TCard) ■ ナイスパス(Nice Pass) ■ ですか(desuca) ■ iyotetsu IC i~card ■ kumamon IC Card ■ ecomyca ■ passca ■ PASPY ■ LuLuCa ■ Rapica ■ CI-CA ■ NicoPa ■ hanica ■ りゅーと(ryuto) ■ emica ■ なっち(natch) ■ ICa ■ Iwasaki IC Card ■ Randen Card ■ itappy ■ Tsukica ■ NORUCA ■ Asaca ■ DoCARD ■ KURURU ■ Ohmi RailWay Bus IC Card ■ kinoca ■ nanaco【Balance、History、nanaco Number、nanaco Point】 ■ Rakuten Edy 【Balance、History、Edy Number】 ■ WAON 【Balance、History、WAON Number、WAON Point】 ■ CoGCa 【Balance、History、CoGCa Number】 ■ Doutor Card 【Balance、History】 ■ Tully's Card 【Balance、History】 ■ majica 【Balance、History】 ■ Starbucks Card 【Balance、History】 ■ KOMECA Card 【Balance、History】 ■ Mister Donut Card 【Balance、History】 ■ KFC Card 【Balance、History】 ■ LaCuCa 【Balance、History】 ■ PALM CARD 【Balance、History】 ■ University Card【Balance、History、Member Number】 ■ Driver's License【Name、Address、Legal Domicile、etc.】 ■ Individual Number Card 【Other Country Cards】 ■ Hong Kong, Octopus Card【Balance】 ■ Sydney, Australia, Opal Card【Balance、Card Number】 ■ Korea Tmoney Card【Balance、History】 ■ Korea Cashbee Card【Balance、History】 ■ Paris Navigo Card【History】 ■ San Francisco Bay Area Clipper Card【Balance、History】 【Other Tags】 ■ AirTag 【How To Use】 ■ Tap Scan Button ■ Hold IC card near top back of iPhone ■ Check balance and usage history ■ Export CSV if you need 【CSV Export】 ■ send e-mail ■ save to File app ■ save to Google Drive, Dropbox and other app 【Support OS】 iOS 13+ 【Support Device】 ■ iPhone 7 / 7 Plus ■ iPhone 8 / 8 Plus ■ iPhone X ■ iPhone XS / XS Max ■ iPhone XR ■ iPhone SE(2nd generation) ■ iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max ■ iPhone 12 / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max / 12 mini 【About No Ads Plan】 Hide all advertizement throughout this app ※ Subscription renews automatically but can be canceled at any time 【Terms of Use and Privacy Policy】 https://ic-reader.com/terms.html https://ic-reader.com/privacypolicy.html

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

Multi IC Card Reader4 screens
Japan NFC Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Japan NFC Reader at 67% against Multi IC Card Reader's 33%. Japan NFC Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Multi IC Card Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month 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 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Multi IC Card Reader's written reviews are positive against 67% of Japan NFC Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multi IC Card Reader ships an update every 9 days, Japan NFC Reader every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Multi IC Card Reader versus Japan NFC Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMulti IC Card ReaderJapan NFC Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (44 ratings)5.0 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHALLUCIGENIA, INC.Ryoga Tanaka

Customer experience

Multi IC Card Reader

All ratings44 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

Multi IC Card Reader

Subscriptions1
  • No Ads Plan$1.991 Month
2 purchases

Japan NFC Reader

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

Questions

Is Multi IC Card Reader free?
Multi IC Card 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, Multi IC Card Reader or Japan NFC Reader?
Japan NFC Reader is rated higher. Multi IC Card Reader averages 4.7 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Japan NFC Reader averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.
Do Multi IC Card Reader or Japan NFC Reader have ads?
Both Multi IC Card Reader and Japan NFC Reader show ads.
Which is updated more often, Multi IC Card Reader or Japan NFC Reader?
Multi IC Card Reader ships an update every 9 days, and Japan NFC Reader every 6 days. Most recently, Multi IC Card Reader was updated on September 19, 2026 and Japan NFC Reader on July 5, 2026.

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