# Japan train card balance check

> This is the most used IC card balance checker app in Japan!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/digital.cardreader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/digital.cardreader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `digital.cardreader`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Digital Equality, Inc.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 3,810,511
- **Rating:** 4.86 / 5 (69,412 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.23.10
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-26
- **First published:** 2020-06-20
- **Publisher country:** JP
- **Size:** 33 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=digital.cardreader)
- **Website:** [https://cardreader.digital-equality.com/](https://cardreader.digital-equality.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://cardreader.digital-equality.com/privacy.html](https://cardreader.digital-equality.com/privacy.html)

## Description

Japan Train Card Balance Check is the most widely used app in Japan for checking the balance and recent transactions of popular IC cards used on public transport. Compatible with major cards like Suica, PASMO, ICOCA, Manaca, and many regional cards, this extension provides real-time balance updates for commuters and travelers.

The extension supports a broad range of electronic money cards as well, including Edy, Nanaco, and WAON. It displays detailed recent transaction histories and points where applicable. Please note that device compatibility with IC card reading is required, and magnetic tickets are not supported. With extensive card coverage and user-friendly interface, it helps users conveniently manage their transit cards across Japan's various railway and bus services.

## Rankings

- #29,389 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `digital.cardreader.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users repeatedly highlight the app as easy to use and effective for reading Suica/ICOCA card balances and transaction histories by simply tapping the card to an Android phone. It’s especially valued by travelers in Japan when the official app isn’t available. The tool is generally reliable and Android-friendly, providing quick balance checks and itemized spending. Some users note occasional functionality issues and ads, but overall it’s seen as a useful, straightforward IC card reader for on-the-go balance management.

### Pros

- Easy to use with a simple interface
- Reads balance and transaction history for IC cards (Suica/ICOCA)
- Taps physical IC cards to Android phones to retrieve balances
- Android-friendly and travel-friendly, especially useful in Japan
- Helpful for travelers abroad when the official Suica app isn’t available

## Similar extensions and apps

- [Japan IC Card Reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ar.jg.iccard) — 986 users
- [Suica Balance Reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.renotam.sreader) — 59,730 users
- [Japan IC Card Balance Check](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tech39ra.icreaderapp) — 28,009 users
- [TabiCheck Japan IC Card Reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.christiancorsodev.iccardreadernoads) — 118 users
- [ICカード残高確認](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.peace.NfcReader) — 848,491 users, 2.03 / 5
- [ICカードリーダー ～Suica 残高チェッカー～](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.co.ggdev.ICCardReader) — 186,306 users
- [ICカード残高確認 - Suica PASMOや電子マネーも](https://chrome-stats.com/d/app.sacho.iccard) — 5,004 users
- [MJS ICカードリーダー](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.co.mjs.iccardreader) — 1,351 users
- [ICカードリーダー - 交通系・電子マネーの残高確認](https://chrome-stats.com/d/syo.hayagaeri.nfcreader) — 181,693 users
- [Suica and IC Card reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.mediavrog.ic_card_expensetracker) — 412,331 users, 4.73 / 5
- [Suica check 残高確認](https://chrome-stats.com/d/jp.gr.java_conf.yutsusaya.suicacheck) — 386,966 users

---

Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/digital.cardreader)