Comparison

Complex vs CardCata

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Complex

Discover exclusive product drops, stay updated on the latest cultural trends in fashion, music, and streetwear. Shop directly from curated articles and videos, and access artist merchandise and vinyl collections.

Highlights
  • Access exclusive product drops
  • Daily cultural content updates
  • Curated marketplace for streetwear
  • Shoppable articles and videos
  • Artist merchandise and vinyl picks
  • Drop alerts for new releases
Features
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Key Features Access to Exclusive Drops Shop limited product releases only available in the Complex App. From rare brand collabs to limited-run artist merch and fashion exclusives, stay ahead of the curve and never miss a drop. Stay Close to the Culture Browse fresh, content daily - from fashion editorials and music updates to sneaker news and viral moments. Tap into stories that break first on Complex and shape the cultural conversation. Curated & Exclusive Content From deep dives on emerging trends to behind-the-scenes features, Complex brings you stories that matter now. Everything is written by editors shaping the culture- not chasing it. Complex Cover Stories Go deep with the biggest names in music, fashion, and entertainment. Complex Cover delivers original longform features, in-depth interviews, and rich visuals you won’t find anywhere else - made for readers who want more than a headline. Shoppable Articles and Videos Shop while you scroll. Our editorial features and videos are integrated with products, so you can instantly tap into the looks, pieces, and drops you see. Curated Marketplace Discover over 100 of the world’s coolest streetwear and lifestyle brands. From iconic labels to emerging designers, explore sneakers, hoodies, bags, jewelry, home goods, and collectibles - expertly curated by the Complex Style team. Seamless Purchase Experience Checkout is fast, simple, and secure. Use Apple Pay or Shop Pay to purchase in seconds - no forms, no friction, just instant shopping so you never miss a product drop. Artist Merch Access official merch from your favorite artists. From capsule collections to exclusive tour pieces, Complex brings you music-inspired fashion that’s always authentic and on point. Vinyl Collection Picks For collectors and audiophiles alike, explore editor-curated vinyl releases across hip hop, R&B, and cult classics. Whether you’re building your shelf or spinning daily, find records that sound as good as they look. Drop Alerts Receive news about upcoming drops and get notified when drops go live. Because culture moves fast, and now you never miss a moment. Past Collaborators & Cultural Icons We’ve worked with and feature products from some of the most iconic names in music, fashion, and art, including: Billie Eilish, Travis Scott, A$AP Rocky, Kid Cudi, BLACKPINK, Post Malone, Juice WRLD, Olivia Rodrigo, Pharrell, 21 Savage, Justin Bieber, Eminem, Lil Baby, Ice Spice, Karol G. Why Complex? Complex doesn’t just cover culture - it helps shape it. For over 20 years, Complex has been the go-to source for what’s next in music, streetwear, fashion, and internet culture. Now, the Complex App makes that influence interactive: original stories, curated shopping, and insider drops - all in one place. We don’t just tell you what’s trending - we connect you to the brands, artists, and products behind it. This is where discovery meets credibility. Download Now To: • Shop exclusive fashion and sneaker drops from 100+ brands • Access to Complex News, Style, and Music content • Browse shoppable articles and videos with integrated product links • Watch original Complex video series like “Sneaker Shopping” • Get notified for upcoming drops • Discover the best in artist merch, vinyl records, and streetwear • Get insider updates on ComplexCon artists, vendors, and brand collabs Complex: Download the app. Stay close to the culture.

About

CardCata

Features
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CardCata is the trading card app built for the show floor. Scan a whole binder page with your phone camera, check market prices, and find the cards you want at every card show. SCAN WHOLE BINDER PAGES • Snap a binder page, up to 3×3, and get all 9 cards back in one photo • Works through penny sleeves and binder pockets, or with loose cards on a table • One Piece, Pokémon and Riftbound cards, with One Piece DON!! cards recognized too • Free users will have a limited number of scans per day. PRO users will have much larger limits. FOR COLLECTORS • Browse upcoming card shows by date and city • Shop One Piece, Pokémon, and Riftbound singles • Search every table at a show at once, with prices, conditions and grades • Build wishlists and see which vendors at a show have your cards • Look up any card by name and save it in one tap • Keep your collections and see what they are worth FOR VENDORS • Run multiple inventories from your phone • Add cards by scanning, by searching, or by CSV import • Buy and sell at your table: build a buy list or a sale, set a percentage, and move cards in and out of inventory in one step • Inventory history of everything added, sold, moved and deleted • Register for shows and get found by buyers walking the floor NOW WITH RIFTBOUND • Riftbound joins One Piece and Pokémon: browse, price, scan and sell Riftbound cards • Search shows and vendors for Riftbound singles alongside your other games • When a card has look-alike printings, CardCata shows the closest matches so you pick the right one • Choose where scanned cards go before you open the camera: an inventory, your buy list, or a sale CARDCATA PRO Upgrade in the app for more scans every day, one-tap repricing of a whole inventory to current market prices, Reprice all on buy and sell lists, and featured seller placement on show pages. CardCata PRO is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel it any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.cardcata.com/privacy Whether you're chasing a grail on the show floor or running a booth, CardCata keeps your cards, prices and customers in one place.

Screenshots

Complex4 screens
CardCata4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Complex at none against CardCata's 1. Complex also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CardCata sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Complex asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Complex against 5.0 for CardCata. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Complex has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Complex ships an update every 2 weeks, CardCata monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Complex versus CardCata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComplexCardCata
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB97 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperComplex Media, Inc.Roger Luo

In-app purchases

None

Complex

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CardCata

Subscriptions1
  • CardCata Pro$5.991 Month

Questions

Is Complex free?
Complex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CardCata free?
CardCata is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Complex or CardCata?
CardCata is rated higher. Complex averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while CardCata averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Complex or CardCata have ads?
Neither Complex nor CardCata shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Complex or CardCata?
Complex ships an update every 2 weeks, and CardCata monthly. Most recently, Complex was updated on November 1, 2026 and CardCata on October 31, 2026.

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