Comparison

ElevationCheck vs My Number Card Check App

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

Head to head
About

ElevationCheck

Instantly get your current elevation or check the elevation of any location on a map. Save important elevation data for later or share it with others. Features a satellite view for detailed terrain information.

Highlights
  • Current elevation display
  • Check elevation by map pin
  • Save and share elevation data
  • Satellite map view
  • Detailed terrain information
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"ElevationCheck" is a convenient app that provides instant elevation information. Utilizing GPS, it accurately displays your current elevation. You can also move a pin to any location on the map to get elevation data for that specific point. Important elevation data can be saved as a list for future reference, or shared with friends and family in text format. The app also features a satellite map view, allowing for more detailed terrain information. Important Notes: An internet connection is required to use this app. Subscription Please refer to the following for terms and conditions for using subscriptions. 1. Privacy Policy: https://ontrails.jp/app/privacy-policy/elevationcheck/ 2. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

My Number Card Check App

This app scans and reads the IC chip of a My Number Card to verify personal data. It's designed for businesses and local government to confirm the identity of customers and residents.

Highlights
  • Scan My Number Card IC chip
  • Read personal data
  • Verify name and personal information
  • Identity verification for businesses
  • Identity verification for local government
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The "My Number Card Check App" provided by the Digital Agency reads the IC chip in a My Number Card and other cards, and verifies the name and other personal data recorded on it. Staff at businesses and local governments can use it to verify the identity of customers and residents at a counter or service desk. Because the app checks the data on the IC chip and its digital signature, it can detect counterfeit cards that are hard to tell apart by looking at the card face alone. ■ Documents you can verify • Physical My Number Card • My Number Card on a smartphone • Specified Residence Card and Specified Special Permanent Resident Certificate ■ Features • Physical My Number Card: Scan the card face with the camera or enter it with the keyboard, then read the IC chip to check the name, address, date of birth, sex, photo, and expiration date. • My Number Card on a smartphone: Hold the customer's smartphone near the staff device. Choose what to check for your purpose: whether the person is 20 or older, their age, or their basic information. • Specified Residence Card and Certificate: In addition to the My Number Card data, check residence information such as status of residence, period of stay, and work restrictions. • PDF export and verification: Export the verified data as a PDF record, and verify in the app that an exported PDF has not been altered. • History: Review some details, such as when a check was made. Data that identifies a person is not saved. ■ On iPhone The app reads the card's IC chip with the iPhone's NFC. ■ On iPad The app reads the card with an IC card reader connected to the iPad, which suits identity checks at a fixed place such as a shop counter or a local government service desk. ■ Requirements • iPhone: iOS 18 or later. Checking a My Number Card on a smartphone requires iOS 18.5 or later. • iPad: iPadOS 18 or later, and a PC/SC-compliant contactless (Type B) IC card reader. Checking a Specified Residence Card requires a reader that supports extended Lc/Le. Checking a My Number Card on a smartphone with an iPad requires Bluetooth. • Checking a My Number Card on a smartphone requires an internet connection. ■ Notes • This app is intended for use by businesses. For instructions and requirements, see the Digital Agency website: https://services.digital.go.jp/mynumbercard-check-app/

Screenshots

ElevationCheck3 screens
My Number Card Check App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ElevationCheck at 4.2 against My Number Card Check App's 2.7. ElevationCheck also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 32%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). My Number Card Check App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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. ElevationCheck sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. My Number Card Check App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ElevationCheck holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of ElevationCheck's written reviews are positive against 32% of My Number Card Check App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ElevationCheck ships an update every 2 days, My Number Card Check App monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ElevationCheck versus My Number Card Check App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElevationCheckMy Number Card Check App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6 ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better31.8% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperONTRAILSデジタル庁

Customer experience

ElevationCheck

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

My Number Card Check App

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive31.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative65.9%

Bugs and requests

ElevationCheck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

My Number Card Check App

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Errors during registration
  • Birthday input format issue
  • Reading accuracy problems
  • Cannot read My Number Card
  • Cannot proceed after reading
Show 12 more
  • Cannot confirm photo taken
  • App is unusable
  • Re-entry required
  • Camera does not launch
  • Requires repeated actions
  • Cannot read card surface
  • NFC reading accuracy low
  • Camera recognition issues
  • Cannot confirm read information
  • Cannot proceed after reading
  • Cannot read card surface
  • Camera recognition issues

Requested features

10 requests
  • Make PIN settings optional
  • Add English language support
  • Improve birthday input clarity
  • Provide clearer usage instructions
  • Allow history deletion
Show 5 more
  • Add sound for photo confirmation
  • Allow input via JSON/XML
  • Add support for driver's license
  • Improve camera recognition accuracy
  • Allow businesses to register for verification

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ElevationCheck

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month Plan$3.991 Month
None

My Number Card Check App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ElevationCheck free?
ElevationCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Number Card Check App free?
My Number Card Check App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ElevationCheck or My Number Card Check App?
ElevationCheck is rated higher. ElevationCheck averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while My Number Card Check App averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do ElevationCheck or My Number Card Check App have ads?
ElevationCheck shows ads; My Number Card Check App does not.
Which is updated more often, ElevationCheck or My Number Card Check App?
ElevationCheck ships an update every 2 days, and My Number Card Check App monthly. Most recently, ElevationCheck was updated on November 11, 2026 and My Number Card Check App on November 8, 2026.

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