Comparison

Uni vs Multi IC Card Reader

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

Head to head
About

Uni

Features
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Description An app that allows users to acquire Japanese and multilingual content by capturing the Uni-Voice audio codes found on prints with their cameras. This service accurate information translated into several languages. The information can be acquired from Japanese language prints distributed in various locations. Automatically reads translated text information registered in servers or stored in Uni-Voice audio codes using the smartphone’s TTS (text-to-speech) function. ●How to Use ・Tap the camera button and run the app. ・From Uni-Voice audio code printed pages, position the guide marker approximately 5 cm above the code and slowly lift your smartphone approximately 8 cm from the code until the screen focuses and wait for the content to be automatically imported. The text is displayed and it can be read out. ●General Functions ・You can save imported text information to the library file. ・You can edit the file name. ・By tapping the telephone number/URL in the text, you can call from that screen. However, a communication environment is required. ●Explanation of Uni-Voice The audio code "Uni-Voice" is a two-dimensional bar code developed by JAVIS (Japan Association For the Visually-Impaired Information Support) that can record up to approximately 800 characters for reading on mobile telephones. You can display and save text data imported by capturing Uni-Voice audio codes with a camera. Audio, text, movies, multilingual translation information are distributed via smartphones (iPhone), etc. The audio code Uni-Voice was first used in April 2012 with the personal information form in the 'Regular Pension Mailer.' Furthermore, it has been introduced into the Hospital Medical Management System and the Pharmacy Receipt Computer System through the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's Medical Dept. 5 section manager notifications. Future ties with Government Welfare services are presumed to develop. Uni-Voice will be distributed to a wide variety of areas, following the implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act in 2016 and as a foundation universal design technology for "Omotenashi (hospitality)" for the Inbound Travel Promotion Project (Visit Japan Project). ○Operation Verification Models iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad (3rd generation/4th generation), iPad mini (mini/mini 2/mini 3), iPad Air (Air/Air 2) or iPod touch. Operation may be available for other terminals. *If the text audio does not play, verify whether the auto text reading function is set to ON or not. ※ Disclaimer ※ Though under a recommended operating environment, compatibility with inexistent OS versions at the time of app release or the most recent update is not guaranteed. For text to speech functions, performance depends on the TTS (text-to-speech) of each smartphone maker. Furthermore, depending on your usage environment, you may have difficulties when importing. ○Operation Verification Models: iOS 10.0 and later
iPhone 5/5s/5c/SE (4 inches)
iPhone 6/6s/7/8 (4.7 inches)
iPhone 6 Plus/6s Plus/7 Plus/8 Plus (5.5 inches)
iPhone X/Xs (5.8 inches)
iPhone Xs Max (6.5 inches)
iPad 4
iPad mini 2/3/4
All iPad Air/Pro versions

About

Multi IC Card Reader

Scan and save the balance and usage history of various IC cards, including public transport cards and gift cards. Export your data to a CSV file for easy management and sharing. Supports a wide range of domestic and international cards.

Highlights
  • Scan IC card balance and history
  • Save card data to device
  • Export history to CSV
  • Supports numerous Japanese IC cards
  • Supports international transit cards
  • Supports gift and loyalty cards
Features
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【Multi IC Card Reader】 - You can scan balance and usage history of IC Card (ex: Suica, PASMO) - Save balance and usage history to your device - You can export balance and usage history to CSV file. 【Japan Domestic Cards】 ■ Suica ■ PASMO ■ ICOCA ■ TOICA ■ manaca ■ SUGOCA ■ nimoca ■ はやかけん(hayakaken) ■ PiTaPa ■ Kitaca ■ Sapica ■ IruCa ■ icsca ■ OKICA ■ ayuca ■ 長崎スマートカード(Nagasaki Smart Card) ■ エヌタスTカード(N+TCard) ■ ナイスパス(Nice Pass) ■ ですか(desuca) ■ iyotetsu IC i~card ■ kumamon IC Card ■ ecomyca ■ passca ■ PASPY ■ LuLuCa ■ Rapica ■ CI-CA ■ NicoPa ■ hanica ■ りゅーと(ryuto) ■ emica ■ なっち(natch) ■ ICa ■ Iwasaki IC Card ■ Randen Card ■ itappy ■ Tsukica ■ NORUCA ■ Asaca ■ DoCARD ■ KURURU ■ Ohmi RailWay Bus IC Card ■ kinoca ■ nanaco【Balance、History、nanaco Number、nanaco Point】 ■ Rakuten Edy 【Balance、History、Edy Number】 ■ WAON 【Balance、History、WAON Number、WAON Point】 ■ CoGCa 【Balance、History、CoGCa Number】 ■ Doutor Card 【Balance、History】 ■ Tully's Card 【Balance、History】 ■ majica 【Balance、History】 ■ Starbucks Card 【Balance、History】 ■ KOMECA Card 【Balance、History】 ■ Mister Donut Card 【Balance、History】 ■ KFC Card 【Balance、History】 ■ LaCuCa 【Balance、History】 ■ PALM CARD 【Balance、History】 ■ University Card【Balance、History、Member Number】 ■ Driver's License【Name、Address、Legal Domicile、etc.】 ■ Individual Number Card 【Other Country Cards】 ■ Hong Kong, Octopus Card【Balance】 ■ Sydney, Australia, Opal Card【Balance、Card Number】 ■ Korea Tmoney Card【Balance、History】 ■ Korea Cashbee Card【Balance、History】 ■ Paris Navigo Card【History】 ■ San Francisco Bay Area Clipper Card【Balance、History】 【Other Tags】 ■ AirTag 【How To Use】 ■ Tap Scan Button ■ Hold IC card near top back of iPhone ■ Check balance and usage history ■ Export CSV if you need 【CSV Export】 ■ send e-mail ■ save to File app ■ save to Google Drive, Dropbox and other app 【Support OS】 iOS 13+ 【Support Device】 ■ iPhone 7 / 7 Plus ■ iPhone 8 / 8 Plus ■ iPhone X ■ iPhone XS / XS Max ■ iPhone XR ■ iPhone SE(2nd generation) ■ iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max ■ iPhone 12 / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max / 12 mini 【About No Ads Plan】 Hide all advertizement throughout this app ※ Subscription renews automatically but can be canceled at any time 【Terms of Use and Privacy Policy】 https://ic-reader.com/terms.html https://ic-reader.com/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

Uni4 screens
Multi IC Card Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Uni at none against Multi IC Card Reader's 1. Uni also leads on ads (none vs shown). Multi IC Card Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence 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. Multi IC Card Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Uni asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Uni ships an update every 11 days, Multi IC Card Reader every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Uni versus Multi IC Card Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUniMulti IC Card Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—44 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeruni-voice business plan and planning inc.HALLUCIGENIA, INC.

In-app purchases

None

Uni

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Multi IC Card Reader

Subscriptions1
  • No Ads Plan$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Uni free?
Uni is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Multi IC Card Reader free?
Multi IC Card Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Uni or Multi IC Card Reader have ads?
Multi IC Card Reader shows ads; Uni does not.
Which is updated more often, Uni or Multi IC Card Reader?
Uni ships an update every 11 days, and Multi IC Card Reader every 9 days. Most recently, Uni was updated on September 12, 2026 and Multi IC Card Reader on September 19, 2026.

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