# CardIQ: Sports Card Tracker — Values, Trades & Centering

> Sports card collection management and market research app. (iPhone/iPad app by Martin LaBrecque.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardiq-sports-card-tracker/id6765797959 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Martin LaBrecque](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582677246)
- Category: Finance, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.3 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-23
- Data updated: 2026-07-29
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardiq-sports-card-tracker/id6765797959/reviews.md

## What is CardIQ?

CardIQ is a premium sports card app for collectors who treat their hobby like a portfolio—not a spreadsheet.

Track every copy you own with cost basis, current value, and gain vs. what you paid. Research any card in the catalog with grade-aware pricing, recent sales, and live listings. CardIQ brings market data and your personal ledger together in one native iOS experience.

COLLECTION LEDGER
• Log owned cards with price paid, grade, and serial number
• See current value and profit/loss at a glance
• Raw copies can show grading upside using your submission cost
• Sync your collection across devices with a CardIQ account

MARKET RESEARCH
• Search the catalog and open detail built for research—not just inventory
• Switch grades to see pricing in the right context
• Effective Value shows the best catalog estimate with clear provenance
• Review recent sales, comps, and eBay listings to judge deals

MARKET PULSE
• Plain-language signals that combine recent sales volume with price movement
• Spot momentum on search rows and card detail—labels like “Selling & rising” or “Slowing, falling”

WISHLIST TARGETS
• Set a target buy price per grade
• CardIQ watches listings and alerts you when prices hit your target
• Compare hits to current Effective Value before you pull the trigger

INSIGHTS
• Portfolio command center: total value, P/L, and card count
• Collection DNA for concentration and exposure
• Movers, drawdown, and highlights for top cards and players

SCAN & SEARCH
• Use your camera to scan cards and jump into catalog matches
• Fast text search with recent and trending queries

CardIQ Pro unlocks full access to pricing, grading insights, collection tools, and sync. Subscriptions are managed through your Apple ID and can be restored on new devices.

Whether you’re building a long-term hold or hunting the next deal, CardIQ helps you collect with clarity.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://bedecked-mole-91e.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-CardIQ-387b6548c252806b9759cb3cbe0b0e51

CardIQ Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions.

## Key features

- Collection ledger with cost basis and profit/loss
- Grade-aware pricing and recent sales research
- Market pulse for sales volume and price movement
- Wishlist targets with price alerts
- Portfolio command center and insights
- Camera scanning for card identification

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access | $9.99 | per month |
| CompIQ Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about CardIQ

### What is CardIQ?

CardIQ is a premium sports card app designed for collectors who want to manage their hobby like a financial portfolio. It allows you to track your collection's value, research market trends, and set target prices for cards you wish to buy.

### How does CardIQ help with market research?

CardIQ provides grade-aware pricing, recent sales data, and live listings for any card in its catalog. It also offers 'Market Pulse' signals that combine sales volume and price movement to help you spot trends.

### Can I track my profit and loss with CardIQ?

Yes, CardIQ allows you to log each owned card with its price paid and grade. The app then shows you the current value and calculates your profit or loss at a glance, including potential upside for raw cards.

### Does CardIQ offer alerts for buying cards?

Yes, you can set target buy prices for specific grades in your wishlist. CardIQ will then watch listings and alert you when prices reach your target, allowing you to compare them to the current effective value.

### What devices does CardIQ support?

CardIQ is available on iPhone and iPad, offering a native iOS experience for its users.

### How much does CardIQ Pro cost?

CardIQ Pro offers two subscription plans: Pro Access at $9.99 per month and CompIQ Pro Annual at $59.99 per year. Both plans include a 7-day free trial.

### How can I manage my CardIQ subscription?

Subscriptions are managed through your Apple ID. You can cancel or manage your subscription by going to Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### Is CardIQ suitable for beginners?

CardIQ is designed for collectors who treat their hobby like a portfolio. Its comprehensive features for tracking, research, and market analysis make it ideal for serious collectors looking for detailed insights.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-07-16

New Tools tab:

Trade Analyzer 
• Build a two-sided trade from your collection or catalog search
• Add cash on either side and see whether the deal is fair
• Dial your ask to model negotiation
• Save and reopen named trades

Parallel Reference 
• Visual guide to parallels and refractors
• Search by name; browse in grid, list, or card layouts
• Tap for a full-screen reference photo

Centering Check 
• Capture front and back, then measure horizontal and vertical centering
• See PSA, SGC, and BGS estimate bands from published guidelines
• Save results to a card in your collection

UI/UX Enhancements
• Various Ui/UX updates

### 1.2 — 2026-07-02

****** You can now use all features for free without an account ******
- CardIQ now has a Free Tier allowing users to use all features without creating an account

### 1.1 — 2026-07-01

UI/UX improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-24

No release notes.

## More apps by Martin LaBrecque

- [Food with Friends - Find Food](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/food-with-friends-find-food/id1582676884)

All apps by Martin LaBrecque: https://appshunter.io/developer/1582677246

## Related topics

[card tracker sports](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/card-tracker-sports)

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-29.*
