Japan NFC Reader vs QR code
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
QR code
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QR-Code and NFC Scanner is just your mobile scanner for QR-Codes and NFC-Tags. With only one click you can collect URLs, documents, videos, and much more. Add your keywords and personal notice to each one. Access your collection from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. With Qurdo you'll be happy and save a lot of time. We designed the app to provide you with a much better presentation of scanned data and also to give you the right options related to the data you scanned. The fastest and most simple & user-friendly QR Scanner application. QR & Barcode Scanner can scan and read all QR Codes / Barcode types including text, URL, ISBN, product, contact, calendar, email, location, Wi-Fi, and many more formats. After the scan and the automatic decoding user is provided with only the relevant options for individual QR or Barcode types and can take appropriate action. You can even use QR & Barcode Scanner to scan coupons/coupon codes to receive discounts and save some money. Barcode Reader or QR Reader app also scans product Barcodes. Scan with Barcode Reader in shops and compare online prices to save money. QR & Barcode Scanner app is the only free QR Code Reader / Barcode Scanner you will ever need. Features: - QR Code Reader can automatically detect and scan any code. - Scan QR of Products & Detailed Food Information. - Scan Documents. - Rename Scanned Documents. - You can also scan the QR Code or Barcode in the gallery. - Scan QR Codes to set up credentials and be connected in a few seconds and very fast. - Unlimited scanning, unlimited historical data. - Create your QR: choose between Standard or Special QR Codes. - Standard Codes for Contacts, Locations, Notes, and Messages. - Auto-detect scanning. Simply tap & hold! - Get instant warnings when a QR Code contains a dangerous link or directs you to a malicious website. - Customize your QR Codes with Colors, Gifs, and Social Media logos. - Barcode Reader allows you to view stores, supermarkets, and detailed product information by QR Code. - QR Code Scanner does not need an internet connection to scan QR / Barcode. - If you need to scan a large number of QR Codes/Barcodes, you can use the batch scan function to scan the QR Codes. - The QR Code Generator can save and share the code you encrypt. - With flashlight support, you can scan QR Codes in the dark or at night and read Barcodes. It can read and verify the authenticity of identity documents that have a chip, which includes most passports and many identity cards as well. Our app offers a QR Code Generator that can create any kind of QR Code you need, including links, emails, phone numbers, Wi-Fi data, social media links, app store app links, text info, website info, and product info. You can customize the QR Code by changing its color and design, making it truly your own. In addition to QR Generation, our app also lets you scan QR Codes, Barcodes, and documents and saves all the scanned data in secure storage. You can create folders to organize your data and check all scan data including the time and date of each scan. Our app lets you import QR Codes and documents from your Gallery or iCloud, making it easy to store and organize all your data in one place. You can even scan the Barcode of any product and search for Barcode and UPS info on Amazon, eBay, Aliexpress, and Google. Fast batch scanning to scan multiple codes at the same time without any extra steps. The fastest and easiest way to scan any QR or Barcode. QR Code Reader does not need an internet connection. You can create a QR Code or Barcode scan anywhere without the internet. Important: Privacy Policy: https://privacypolicycenter.com/shital_jadhav/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QR code at none against Japan NFC Reader's 2. Japan NFC Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Japan NFC Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. QR code asks for nothing beyond the download.
Japan NFC Reader ships an update every 6 days, QR code every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and June 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Japan NFC Reader | QR code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryoga Tanaka | Shraddha Limbasiya |
In-app purchases
Japan NFC Reader
- Hide Ads (General)$1.99
- Hide Ads (Advanced Features)$4.99
QR code
No in-app purchases









