Japan NFC Reader vs Quick Learn Japanese
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 transaction history of various Japanese transit and e-money cards directly on your iPhone. Supports a wide range of popular IC cards and payment services.
- Check Japanese e-money balance
- View usage history
- Supports Transit IC cards (Suica, PASMO, etc.)
- Supports Rakuten Edy, nanaco, WAON
- Supports Hong Kong Octopus card
- Requires iOS 13.0 or later
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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)
Quick Learn Japanese
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Study new characters, review what is due, search words quickly, and generate short Japanese stories that turn your target kanji into reading practice. The app is built for learners who want a practical path through Japanese instead of a pile of disconnected flashcards. KANJI AND VOCAB SEARCH Look up kanji and vocabulary by Japanese, kana, or English. Filter kanji by JLPT level, grade, stroke count, and radicals, then open details with readings, meanings, components, examples, and related vocabulary. SPACED REPETITION REVIEWS Reviews use a lightweight SRS system so cards come back when they need attention. Your daily queue focuses on due kanji and vocabulary, with progress saved to your account. LEARN NEW MATERIAL Add new kanji and vocabulary into your deck from search, stories, or guided learning sessions. Quick Learn Japanese keeps your study deck organized so you can return to it anytime. AI-GENERATED READING PRACTICE Create short Japanese stories by level and theme. Stories can target your JLPT level or study profile, include furigana and English support, and can be turned into flashcards for review. KANA PRACTICE Practice hiragana and katakana from a dedicated kana hub. Build recognition and writing confidence before moving deeper into kanji and vocabulary. TODAY AND STATS See your daily study goal, streak, XP, review accuracy, and recent study momentum. Adjust goals, review size, and story display settings from your profile. SYNCED ACROSS DEVICES Sign in with email, Google, or Apple to keep progress synced through Firebase. Offline persistence helps keep study data available when connectivity is unreliable. Quick Learn Japanese is free to start. A Pro subscription unlocks unlimited story generation and removes ads. Terms of Use: https://rightcode.app/qlj/terms Privacy Policy: https://rightcode.app/privacypolicy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Quick Learn Japanese at none against Japan NFC Reader's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Japan NFC Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Quick Learn Japanese sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Japan NFC Reader ships an update weekly, Quick Learn Japanese every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Japan NFC Reader | Quick Learn Japanese |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryoga Tanaka | Harish Kumar |
In-app purchases
Japan NFC Reader
- Hide Ads (General)$1.99
- Hide Ads (Advanced Features)$4.99
Quick Learn Japanese
- Unlimited Access$2.991 Month
- QLJ Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
- 5 Story Credits$0.99
Questions
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