# Pooka: Card Scanner & Value — Pokémon Set Collector & Value

> TCG card scanner, price guide, and collection tracker for Pokémon and other trading cards. (iPhone/iPad app by Ruben Aalders.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pooka-card-scanner-and-value/id6737130438 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ruben Aalders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273607096)
- Category: Entertainment, Shopping
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.78/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 159 MB
- Languages: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and 5 more
- Released: 2024-11-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pooka-card-scanner-and-value/id6737130438/reviews.md

## What is Pooka?

Scan Pokémon TCG cards, check prices, and track your collection in one app.

Pooka is an unofficial card value scanner, price guide, and collection tracker for Pokémon TCG collectors. Point your camera at a card to identify its set, number, and rarity, add it to your inventory, and keep binders organized across English and Japanese releases.

Core features
- Card value scanner: identify cards with your camera and jump straight to price context
- Collection tracker: log cards, duplicates, variants, and completion progress
- Price guide: check market prices and your total collection value by set
- Set checklists: track missing cards and goals for English and Japanese releases
- Binder organizer: create custom binders for decks, themes, wishlists, and trade lists
- Advanced search: find cards by name, artist, set, number, type, rarity, promo, reverse holo, and more
- Trending cards: discover what collectors are watching right now

Built for collectors
- Clean, collector-first design with clear stats per set and across your whole collection
- English & Japanese coverage: browse full databases and quickly drill into any set or era
- Flexible organization: bookmark cards, group by set/rarity, and keep a tidy overview of progress
- Shareable wishlists: create and share lists so friends can see what you’re hunting

Why Pooka
- Accurate recognition tailored for TCG cards
- Real-time pricing to help plan purchases and upgrades
- Tools that support casual collectors and set completionists alike

What you can do today
- Scan cards to identify them faster than manual search
- Check prices before you trade, buy, or list a card
- Build a digital collection that mirrors your binders
- Track set completion and see what you still need
- Create wishlists and trade lists you can share

Download Pooka to scan cards, track value, and organize your Pokémon TCG collection.
Disclaimer:
The text and imagery related to trading card games, including card images, are copyrighted materials owned by their respective owners. Please note that Pooka is an independent application and is neither produced, endorsed, supported, nor associated with any specific trading card company. All trademarks, service marks, and company names mentioned in this application are the property of their respective owners.

Legal Notice:
This app uses publicly available information to provide insights into card collections. The creators of Pooka respect all copyrights and strive to provide an experience that supports the fair use of information for educational and entertainment purposes.

Apple Standard EULA
By downloading or using this app, you agree to the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). You can find the terms and conditions here: Apple EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

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## Key features

- Fast camera card scanning
- Live market price tracking
- Set completion progress
- Custom binder organization
- Advanced card search filters
- Trending card discovery
- Smart shopping links

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shiny Annual Promotion | $24.99 | per year |
| Shiny Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Shiny Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Shiny Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pooka-card-scanner-and-value/id6737130438/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great App One suggestion

*2026-06-12*

I love this app, its what i mainly use to find and look up cards, if possible would you be able to put a cost filter from highest to lowest price on the wishlist, thank you!

**Developer response:** Hi,

Thanks you for the positive review. This is certainly possible! I'll add in a next version.

Have a wonderful day.
^Ruben

### 1/5 — .

*2025-06-22*

Each time I try to scan a card the app just crashes

**Developer response:** Sorry about that. This crash was a real issue in an older version of Pooka and has since been fixed.

Scanning has had several stability improvements since then, so updating to the latest version should resolve this. The next versions will keep improving scan reliability and performance as well.

Thanks for reporting it, and sorry for the bad experience.
Ruben

### 2/5 — Frustrating

*2025-05-31*

Nice app when it works which is usually never. Sets don’t load, cards don’t load. Extremely frustrating.

**Developer response:** Sorry for the frustration. That is not the experience Pooka should give.

Several loading and reliability issues have been fixed since this review, especially around sets and card loading. The newest versions also continue to focus heavily on speed, stability, and making large collections load much faster.

Thanks for trying Pooka and for leaving clear feedback.
Ruben

### 4/5 — Needs reverse holos

*2025-02-13*

Needs to be able to indicate if a card is a reverse holo

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. This has now been added.

You can mark cards as reverse holo in Pooka, so your collection should now be much easier to track accurately.

Thanks for helping improve the app.
Ruben

### 2/5 — It’s new but still

*2024-11-26*

Don’t add a feature that works no whatsoever I attempted to scan multiple different cards and it didn’t do anything

**Developer response:** Hi! Thanks for your feedback. 

Could you send me an email to info@bowvie.com with some screenshots of what you'd like to scan? I would really like to make it work for you!

Have a nice day,
Ruben

### 4/5 — Miss French card

*2024-11-25*

That is a very good app but it will be perfect to have the possibility to scan French card in addition to English and Japanese cards !

**Developer response:** Hi! 

Thanks for your feedback.

Have a nice day,
Ruben

## Frequently asked questions about Pooka

### What is Pooka?

Pooka is an unofficial TCG card scanner, price guide, and collection tracker designed for speed and accuracy. It helps users identify cards, track their value, and organize their collections.

### How does Pooka's scanning feature work?

Pooka uses your device's camera to automatically detect a TCG card's set, number, and rarity. You can then add the identified card to your collection with a single tap.

### Does Pooka support English and Japanese cards?

Yes, Pooka provides coverage for both English and Japanese TCG releases, allowing you to browse full databases and organize cards from both regions.

### Can I track the value of my collection with Pooka?

Absolutely. Pooka provides live market prices for cards and calculates the total value of your collection, broken down by set, to help you plan purchases and upgrades.

### What are the subscription plans for Pooka?

Pooka offers several subscription plans, including Shiny Weekly ($1.99/P7D), Shiny Monthly ($3.99/P1M with a 3-day free trial), and Shiny Annual ($24.99/P1Y with a 7-day free trial).

### Is Pooka suitable for casual collectors and set completionists?

Yes, Pooka is built with tools that cater to both casual collectors and dedicated set completionists. You can set completion goals and track your progress visually.

### Does Pooka have ads?

No, Pooka does not contain advertisements, providing an ad-free experience for its users.

### What devices is Pooka available on?

Pooka is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.24.6 — 2026-06-12

This update keeps Pooka faster and more reliable for scanning cards, checking prices, and tracking your collection.

### 1.24.1 — 2026-06-04

This update keeps Pooka faster and more reliable for scanning cards, checking prices, and tracking your collection.

### 1.24.0 — 2026-05-27

This update keeps Pooka faster and more reliable for scanning cards, checking prices, and tracking your collection.

### 1.23.3 — 2026-05-08

This update keeps Pooka faster and more reliable for scanning cards, checking prices, and tracking your collection.

### 1.23.1 — 2026-03-30

We’ve powered up your app experience! Faster, smoother, and packed with polish. Thanks for all the love and feedback — keep it coming!

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All apps by Ruben Aalders: https://appshunter.io/developer/1273607096

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