Instantly identify trading cards by pointing your camera. Get card name, set, number, and current value without typing. All recognition happens on your device for complete privacy.
2.1.0
August 26, 2026
We added a new mode, "AUTO", which detects and identifies cards wherever they are on screen.
Card Codex is a utility app that uses your phone's camera to instantly identify trading cards, providing their name, set, card number, and current market value. It's designed for privacy, with all processing done on your device.
You simply point your camera at a trading card, and the app's recognition engine identifies it. It supports both automatic hands-free scanning and manual capture for difficult or vintage cards.
Yes, Card Codex is completely free to download and use. You can scan as many cards as you like without any limits or hidden charges.
No, Card Codex is ad-free. The app is designed with user privacy in mind and does not contain any advertisements or trackers.
Card Codex supports English and Japanese sets, including challenging holo and full-art cards. It can scan cards even through sleeves or directly from binder pages.
Yes, privacy is a core feature. Card recognition runs entirely on your phone, meaning photos of your cards never leave your device. No account is needed to scan.
Card Codex is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It requires iOS 4+ and is compatible with the latest version 2.1.0.
Card Codex was last updated on August 26, 2026, with version 2.1.0. The developer, Card Codex Ltd, aims to provide reliable updates for the app.