# Riot Mobile vs Digital Grading Co

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Riot Mobile at none against Digital Grading Co's 22. Riot Mobile also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 3K). Digital Grading Co's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digital Grading Co sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Riot Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Riot Mobile against 4.6 for Digital Grading Co. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Riot Mobile's written reviews are positive against 27% of Digital Grading Co's.

Riot Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Digital Grading Co weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Riot Mobile | Digital Grading Co |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riot-mobile/id1077150310/reviews)** | [4.6 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-grading-co/id1594172751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **34.4% of reviews** | 26.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #144 | **#89** |
| Size | 223 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Riot Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/346988044) | [Dominic Wood](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517582051) |

## What reviewers say

### Riot Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riot-mobile/id1077150310)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stay connected to Riot Games' universe with this official companion app. Discover new content, organize play sessions, and track esports events across multiple titles. Earn rewards and monitor your in-game stats.

**Highlights:** Cross-game chat and play organization, Personalized content discovery, Multi-game news and updates, Esports schedules and VODs, In-app rewards and missions, Match history and stat tracking

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful for staying connected with friends
- 🔍 Provides match history and player status

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy chat and notification system
- 🔍 Limited match history and player profile information
- 🔒 Login issues and frequent sign-outs
- 🔧 Needs more features and customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Match history not updating correctly
- Profile page and chat frequently crashing
- Inconsistent notification behavior
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add Valorant store and skin viewing
- Implement spectator mode to watch friends' games
- Allow multiple account logins
- Integrate more Riot game data and statistics


### Digital Grading Co

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-grading-co/id1594172751)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into an AI-powered grading tool for collectibles like TCGs and sports cards. Get instant, expert-level insights on card condition, market value, and collector strategy. Make smarter decisions about holding, trading, or selling your collection.

**Highlights:** AI-powered card grading, Detailed condition reports, Market value insights, Collector strategy recommendations, Fast grading results, Transparent grading reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Lite Collector Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Lite | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Rookie subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Collector Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Elite subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Annual | $129.99 | per year |
| Grade 1 Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 credits for Instant grading | $5.00 | one-time |
| 2 Credit for Elite | $5.00 | one-time |
| 5 Credit for Elite | $10.00 | one-time |
| 5 Credit for Rookie | $13.00 | one-time |
| 75 credits for Instant grading | $15.00 | one-time |
| 12 Credit for Elite | $21.00 | one-time |
| 12 Credit for Rookie | $27.00 | one-time |
| 150 credits for Instant grading | $30.00 | one-time |
| 20 Credit for Elite | $33.00 | one-time |
| 20 Credit for Rookie | $41.00 | one-time |
| 100 credits for Instant grading | $100.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate grading
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for collectors
- 🚀 Quick grading process
- 🚀 Convenient digital grading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Camera issues and blurry images
- 🐛 Inconsistent grading
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Grading stuck in 'pending' status

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Unable to scan or grade cards
- Subscription issues and lost accounts
- Incorrect or missing card information
- Grading process taking too long

**Requested features**

- Free trial or limited free usage
- Support for more card types (non-Pokemon)
- Ability to regrade cards
- Faster grading turnaround time
- Better search and card lookup functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Riot Mobile free?

Riot Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Digital Grading Co free?

Digital Grading Co is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Riot Mobile or Digital Grading Co?

Riot Mobile is rated higher. Riot Mobile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Digital Grading Co averages 4.6 from 3K ratings.

### Do Riot Mobile or Digital Grading Co have ads?

Both Riot Mobile and Digital Grading Co show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Riot Mobile or Digital Grading Co?

Riot Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and Digital Grading Co weekly. Most recently, Riot Mobile was updated on October 30, 2026 and Digital Grading Co on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Riot Mobile or Digital Grading Co?

Riot Mobile currently peaks at #144 in the App Store charts, and Digital Grading Co at #89. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*