# Multi IC Card Reader vs Japan NFC Reader

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Multi IC Card Reader | Japan NFC Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-ic-card-reader/id1478703111/reviews) | **[5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japan-nfc-reader/id1480265213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HALLUCIGENIA, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455810149) | [Ryoga Tanaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480265212) |

## What reviewers say

### Multi IC Card Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multi-ic-card-reader/id1478703111)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Plan | $1.99 | per month |


### 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 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.

---

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