# Japan NFC Reader vs Sarotis

The clearest difference is rating: Japan NFC Reader at 5.0 against Sarotis's 3.9. Japan NFC Reader also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). Sarotis's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (79% vs 67%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Japan NFC Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Sarotis sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Japan NFC Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Japan NFC Reader's written reviews are positive against 79% of Sarotis's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Japan NFC Reader ships an update every 6 days, Sarotis every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Japan NFC Reader | Sarotis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japan-nfc-reader/id1480265213/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sarotis-nfc-tools-reader/id1494494958/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 48 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryoga Tanaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480265212) | [Tobias Hauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399987469) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Sarotis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sarotis-nfc-tools-reader/id1494494958)

Easily read, write, and manage NFC tags. Save tag data, import/export information, and clear or lock tags. Supports various data types like contacts, web links, and Wi-Fi configurations.

**Highlights:** Write/Read NFC Tags (NDEF Format), Save and Import NFC Tag Data, Export Data to CSV, Clear and Lock NFC Tags, Text-to-Speech for Read Data, Create vCards, Web Links, Wi-Fi, and more

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sarotis PRO – Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Sarotis Pro - yearly subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Sarotis PRO (All Features) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sarotis PRO Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Japan NFC Reader free?

Japan NFC Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sarotis free?

Sarotis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Japan NFC Reader or Sarotis?

Japan NFC Reader is rated higher. Japan NFC Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Sarotis averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Japan NFC Reader or Sarotis have ads?

Japan NFC Reader shows ads; Sarotis does not.

### Which is updated more often, Japan NFC Reader or Sarotis?

Japan NFC Reader ships an update every 6 days, and Sarotis every 4 weeks. Most recently, Japan NFC Reader was updated on October 9, 2026 and Sarotis on October 12, 2026.

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