Sugoi SIM vs IC card reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sugoi SIM
This service provides internet connectivity in Japan through SIM and eSIM options. It offers various data packages for short and long stays, with the convenience of instant access via QR code for eSIM users. Enjoy broad coverage and affordable data plans.
- SIM and eSIM options
- Flexible data packages (7-180 days)
- Instant eSIM access via QR code
- Wide coverage area
- Affordable data services
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SugoiSIMは、日本のユーザー向けのSIMとeSIMのインターネット接続サービスです。 7日、15日、30日、60日、180日と、短期滞在でも長期滞在でも、豊富なデータパッケージを揃えています。 インターネットSIMカードサービスの提供に加え、eSIMサービスも提供してます。 eSIM対応端末であれば、「Sugoi SIM」を通じて、日本国内で利用するデータパックを いつでも購入することができます。 当社の強み --SIMとeSIMのデュアルサービスにより、より多くのインターネットアクセスの選択肢を提供します。 --カバーエリアーが広くし、データパックの種類も豊富です。 --高品質でお得なデータサービスを提供します。 --eSIMカードは注文後、QRコードをスキャンし、すぐインターネットにアクセスできます。 詳しくは、「Sugoi SIM」アプリをダウンロードしてご確認ください。 すべての人の豊かなライフスタイルのために貢献します！
IC card reader
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A simple IC card reader app that lets you check your electronic money balance. [ Supported IC card ] ・Transportation IC card such as SUICA ・Rakuten Edy ・nanaco ・WAON This app is not a service provided by the card issuer. All company names, product and service names mentioned on this page and in the app are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sugoi SIM at none against IC card reader's shown. Sugoi SIM also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.8.3). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Sugoi SIM ships an update every 3 weeks, IC card reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sugoi SIM | IC card reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.8.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UROCOMM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | Hideaki Uchikoshi |
In-app purchases
Sugoi SIM
No in-app purchases
IC card reader
No in-app purchases
Questions
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