# Pooka: TCG Card Value Scanner — Trading Card Price Checker > 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-tcg-card-value-scanner/id6737130438 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Ruben Aalders](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273607096) - Category: Reference, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.80/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.6 · 185 MB - Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese and 5 more - Released: 2024-11-25 - Data updated: 2026-10-14 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pooka-tcg-card-value-scanner/id6737130438/reviews.md ## What is Pooka? Scan trading cards, see what they're worth, and track your whole collection in one app. Pooka is a TCG card scanner and price checker built for collectors. Point your camera at a card and Pooka recognizes it right on your phone, then shows its card value, set, number and rarity. Add it to your collection with one tap and watch your collection value grow. WHAT'S YOUR CARD WORTH? • Card scanner: identify any card in a second, English or Japanese • Bulk scanning with Shiny: scan a full binder page, nine cards in one snap • Card value at a glance: market prices from Cardmarket and eBay on every card • Price history: see how a card's value moved before you buy, sell or trade TRACK YOUR COLLECTION • Collection tracker: log cards, duplicates and variants like reverse holo • Collection value over time, plus the cards that moved the most • Insights: your most valuable card, your rarity breakdown and more • Digital binders you flip through page by page, just like the real thing COMPLETE YOUR SETS • Set checklists for English and Japanese sets show exactly what you're missing • A wishlist that tracks what to buy next and what it will cost • Search every card by name, set, number, artist, type or rarity JAPANESE CARDS TOO Pooka also scans Japanese cards. Check their card value and keep them in the same collection as your English cards. BUILT FOR COLLECTORS Whether you're opening your first booster pack or finishing a master set, Pooka keeps your TCG collection organized. Check a card's value before you trade, spot the chase cards in your bulk, and know what your binder is worth. Pooka works in light and dark mode on iPhone and iPad. Download Pooka, the card scanner and collection tracker, and find out what your cards are worth. Pooka is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by any trading card company. 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/. [:mav: 2.0.0] ## 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-tcg-card-value-scanner/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) ### 2.1.1 — 2026-10-13 Pooka 2.1 puts your collection on your home screen and keeps an eye on prices for you. • Home screen widgets. Your collection, set progress, today's trending card and a quick Scan button, right on your home screen. There's a Scan control for Control Center too. • Price alerts, with Shiny. Pick a target price for any card and get a notification when it gets there. • Wishlist price drops, with Shiny. Hear about it when a card on your wishlist gets cheaper. • Binder value, with Shiny. See what a binder is worth, what it costs to complete and its most valuable cards. Anyone you share a binder with sees its value too, no Shiny needed. • Main set or master set. Choose whether set progress counts secret rares. • Share your set progress as an image, with the cards you still need. • A clearer scanner picker. When a card is hard to tell apart, compare the closest matches side by side. • Reverse Holos in your collection now show their own market price when there is one. • Notifications in your language, plus lots of small fixes and polish. Thanks for collecting with Pooka. Happy hunting! ### 2.1.0 — 2026-10-12 Pooka 2.1 puts your collection on your home screen and keeps an eye on prices for you. • Home screen widgets. Your collection, set progress, today's trending card and a quick Scan button, right on your home screen. There's a Scan control for Control Center too. • Price alerts, with Shiny. Pick a target price for any card and get a notification when it gets there. • Wishlist price drops, with Shiny. Hear about it when a card on your wishlist gets cheaper. • Binder value, with Shiny. See what a binder is worth, what it costs to complete and its most valuable cards. Anyone you share a binder with sees its value too, no Shiny needed. • Main set or master set. Choose whether set progress counts secret rares. • Share your set progress as an image, with the cards you still need. • A clearer scanner picker. When a card is hard to tell apart, compare the closest matches side by side. • Reverse Holos in your collection now show their own market price when there is one. • Notifications in your language, plus lots of small fixes and polish. Thanks for collecting with Pooka. Happy hunting! ### 2.0.3 — 2026-10-05 Pooka 2.0 is here, and it's basically a whole new app. • A fresh new look. Every screen is redesigned, in light and dark, on iPhone and iPad. • A brand new scanner that recognizes your cards right on your phone, so it's quicker than ever. • Scan a full binder page in one go. Nine cards, one snap, with Shiny. • Your collection, priced. See its value over time and which cards moved the most. • Binders you flip through page by page, just like the real thing. • Set checklists that show exactly what you're still missing. • A wishlist that tracks what to buy next and what it'll cost. • Insights into your collection, from your most valuable card to your rarity breakdown. Thanks for collecting with Pooka. Happy hunting! ### 2.0.2 — 2026-10-02 Pooka 2.0 is here, and it's basically a whole new app. • A fresh new look. Every screen is redesigned, in light and dark, on iPhone and iPad. • A brand new scanner that recognizes your cards right on your phone, so it's quicker than ever. • Scan a full binder page in one go. Nine cards, one snap, with Shiny. • Your collection, priced. See its value over time and which cards moved the most. • Binders you flip through page by page, just like the real thing. • Set checklists that show exactly what you're still missing. • A wishlist that tracks what to buy next and what it'll cost. • Insights into your collection, from your most valuable card to your rarity breakdown. Thanks for collecting with Pooka. Happy hunting! ### 2.0.1 — 2026-09-29 Pooka 2.0 is here, and it's basically a whole new app. • A fresh new look. Every screen is redesigned, in light and dark, on iPhone and iPad. • A brand new scanner that recognizes your cards right on your phone, so it's quicker than ever. • Scan a full binder page in one go. Nine cards, one snap, with Shiny. • Your collection, priced. See its value over time and which cards moved the most. • Binders you flip through page by page, just like the real thing. • Set checklists that show exactly what you're still missing. • A wishlist that tracks what to buy next and what it'll cost. • Insights into your collection, from your most valuable card to your rarity breakdown. Thanks for collecting with Pooka. Happy hunting! ## Apps similar to Pooka | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [TCG Scanner for Pokemon Cards](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcg-scanner-for-pokemon-cards/id6743756219) | 4.7 (24) | Free | Reference | | [Scan Cards for Pokemon Values](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-cards-for-pokemon-values/id6745417259) | 4.2 (23) | Free | Reference | | [Card Scanner Value TCG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-scanner-value-tcg/id6738702561) | 4.5 (131) | Free | Reference | | [ProDex TCG - Card Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prodex-tcg-card-tracker/id6615081636) | 4.4 (41) | Free | Reference | | [Poké Log](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poke-log/id6744004310) | 5.0 (9) | Free | Reference | | [Trading card scanner: TCGster](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trading-card-scanner-tcgster/id6741211863) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Reference | ## More apps by Ruben Aalders - [kpoppo: kpop songs, news, chat](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kpoppo-kpop-songs-news-chat/id1547171577) - [Glosa: Learn Languages Fast](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glosa-learn-languages-fast/id6475394344) - [Tokyo Glance: Live Transit Map](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokyo-glance-live-transit-map/id6782602634) All apps by Ruben Aalders: https://appshunter.io/developer/1273607096 ## Related topics [tcg value checker](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tcg-value-checker) --- *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 2026-10-14.*