Comparison

Japan NFC Reader vs ScanX for QR Code & NFC

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

Head to head
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)

About

ScanX for QR Code & NFC

This utility app quickly scans various types of codes, including NFC tags, AirTags, QR codes, and barcodes. It offers features like NFC writing, history saving, and QR code creation, all without requiring an internet connection for scanning.

Highlights
  • NFC tag reader and writer
  • AirTag information scanner
  • QR code and barcode scanning
  • QR code creation and sharing
  • Offline scanning capability
  • Scan history saving
  • Flashlight support for dark scanning
Features
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ScanX for QR Code & NFC is an all-in-one QR code reader, QR code generator, NFC reader, write data to NFC tags, barcode scanner, and product scanner. Whether you need to scan a barcode in-store, check a menu, create a custom code, or organize your stock with inventory management, ScanX for QR Code & NFC makes it quick and simple. ScanX for QR Code & NFC Free can be used as a shopping companion! Key Features: • QR Code Reader & Writer - Scan all kinds of QR codes - Scan product barcodes - Save your scans in History - Create QR Code: the ScanX app helps you create unlimited QR codes, such as web link, text, vCard, phone number, email address, SMS, Wi-Fi, geolocation and Calendar, etc. - Share codes via SMS, email, X(Twitter), and Facebook - Display QR codes and barcodes on screen - Detailed QR code data cards - Jump directly to decoded web addresses. - Flashlight support for scanning QR codes or Barcodes in low-light environments. • NFC Tools - Scan all kinds of NFC tags - Save your scans in History - Show NFC tag data such as: 1. the maker of the tag 2. the type of tag (e.g., Mifare Ultralight, NTAG213) 3. the norm of the tag (e.g., NFC Forum Type 2) 4. the available technology (e.g. NFC A) 5. its serial number (e.g, 04:85:c8:5a:40:2b:80) 6. the size of the tag and of the data on it 7. if you can write on the tag 8. all the data on the tag (NDEF format) - Write standard information to your NFC tags which will be compatible with any NFC device, such as: 1. a simple text 2. a link to a website 3. an email 4. a contact 5. a phone number 6. a predefined text message 7. an address or geolocation 8. personalized data and more... If you find ScanX useful, please consider leaving us a five-star review. Your support motivates us to keep improving the app. Thank you! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ◆ Premium Subscription ◆ • Subscribe to unlock all ScanX features. • Weekly, monthly, and annual plans may be available. Plan details and pricing are shown in the app before purchase. By using ScanX, you agree to our Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Apple Standard End User License Agreement. http://www.elinapp.com/privacy_policy.html http://www.elinapp.com/terms_scanx.html https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Japan NFC Reader3 screens
ScanX for QR Code & NFC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScanX for QR Code & NFC at none against Japan NFC Reader's 2. Japan NFC Reader's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Japan NFC Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ScanX for QR Code & NFC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Japan NFC Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Japan NFC Reader's written reviews are positive against 33% of ScanX for QR Code & NFC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Japan NFC Reader ships an update every 6 days, ScanX for QR Code & NFC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Japan NFC Reader versus ScanX for QR Code & NFC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJapan NFC ReaderScanX for QR Code & NFC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (31 ratings) — better4.6 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3135 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyoga Tanaka哲 魏

Customer experience

Japan NFC Reader

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

ScanX for QR Code & NFC

All ratings35 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative44.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Japan NFC Reader

One-time2
  • Hide Ads (General)$1.99
  • Hide Ads (Advanced Features)$4.99
None

ScanX for QR Code & NFC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Japan NFC Reader free?
Japan NFC Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScanX for QR Code & NFC free?
ScanX for QR Code & NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Japan NFC Reader or ScanX for QR Code & NFC?
Japan NFC Reader is rated higher. Japan NFC Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while ScanX for QR Code & NFC averages 4.6 from 35 ratings.
Do Japan NFC Reader or ScanX for QR Code & NFC have ads?
Both Japan NFC Reader and ScanX for QR Code & NFC show ads.
Which is updated more often, Japan NFC Reader or ScanX for QR Code & NFC?
Japan NFC Reader ships an update every 6 days, and ScanX for QR Code & NFC every 4 months. Most recently, Japan NFC Reader was updated on October 26, 2026 and ScanX for QR Code & NFC on October 25, 2026.

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