Comparison

Marvel Collect! by Topps vs Barcade

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

Head to head
About

Marvel Collect! by Topps

Collect and trade digital Marvel trading cards featuring characters from comics, movies, and Disney+ series. Rip daily packs, complete sets for rewards, and connect with other fans worldwide. Customize your profile and showcase your favorite heroes.

Highlights
  • Collect digital Marvel trading cards
  • Trade with fans globally
  • Rip daily collectible packs
  • Complete card sets for rewards
  • Customize your profile
  • Join in-app events
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Experience a world where you can collect & trade your favorite MARVEL characters as Topps digital trading cards – from the original comic creations to popular blockbuster films and Disney+ series content! Marvel Collect brings to life the entertaining and delightful collector experience to rip digital collectible packs every day, trade with Marvel fans around the world, complete card sets to earn rewards and much more. Collects can now also join in-app Challenges for a chance to win Topps Marvel hobby boxes, graded cards, and more as they collect cards from iconic Topps releases like Topps Marvel Comics Cinema Chrome, Topps Brooklyn, Fantastic Four, and more! From Ant-Man to X-Men, the Marvel Comic Universe and Marvel Cinematic Universe is at your fingertips in the Marvel Collect! by Topps digital collectibles app. Marvel Collect: Home of the Hobby • Rip packs of new digital collectibles every day • Claim FREE Topps digital collectibles every day • Claim daily coins to boost pack-opening power • Complete sets to earn unique awards • Connect with fellow Disney collectors • Challenges to win physical Topps Marvel boxes Bring your collection to life! • Trade with Marvel & Topps fans around the world • Combine Marvel cards to craft into rarer ones • Use energy to spin the Wheel for cards & coins • Missions to unlock special Marvel content Track your Topps collecting adventure! • Progress through thematic Marvel Seasons • Collect XP through daily tasks & achievements Customize your Profile! • Showcase your favorite Marvel collectibles • Select your Marvel character profile avatar ----- For the latest Marvel Collect! news: - Twitter/X: @ToppsMarvel - Instagram @toppsdigital - Facebook: @toppsdigital - Newsletter: play.toppsapps.com/app/marvel-collect Collect your favorite characters from across the MCU: Iron Man (2008) The Incredible Hulk (2008) Iron Man 2 (2010) Thor (2011) Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) The Avengers (2012) Iron Man 3 (2013) Thor: The Dark World (2013) Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) Ant-Man (2015) Captain America: Civil War (2016) Doctor Strange (2016) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) Thor: Ragnarok (2017) Black Panther (2018) Avengers: Infinity War (2018) Ant-Man and the Wasp (July 2018) Captain Marvel (March 2019) Avengers: Endgame (April 2019) Spider-Man: Far From Home (June 2019) Black Widow (July 2021) Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings (September 2021) Eternals (November 2021) Spider-Man: No Way Home (December 2021) Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (May 2022) Thor: Love and Thunder (July 2022) Black Panther Wakanda Forever (November 2022) Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (November 2022) Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (Feb 2023) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (May 2023) The Marvels (July 28, 2023) Captain America: New World Order (February 2024) Deadpool & Wolverine (July 2024) Echo (January 2024) Agatha All Along (September 2024) Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (Jan 2025) Captain America: Brave New World (Feb 2025) Daredevil: Born Again (March 2025) Thunderbolts (May 2025) Ironheart (June 2025) The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 2025) and the list goes on!

About

Barcade

Discover the original arcade bar experience. Find locations offering a wide selection of classic video games and pinball machines, paired with American craft beers and a full bar. Enjoy creative pub food in a unique entertainment setting.

Highlights
  • Find arcade bar locations
  • View game and pinball machine selection
  • Explore craft beer and cocktail menus
  • Discover food offerings
  • Locate bars with classic arcade games
Features
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Barcade® is the originator of the arcade bar concept and the largest operator of arcade bars in the United States. Barcade locations feature 40 to 75 video games and pinball machines mostly from the classic period of the 1980s as well as 25 to 30 American craft beers on draft. In addition to beer, Barcade locations offer a full bar with craft spirits and cocktails and creative variations on classic pub food.

Screenshots

Marvel Collect! by Topps4 screens
Barcade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Barcade at 5.0 against Marvel Collect! by Topps's 4.3. Barcade also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Marvel Collect! by Topps's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Marvel Collect! by Topps sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Barcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barcade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marvel Collect! by Topps has 3.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marvel Collect! by Topps ships an update every 6 weeks, Barcade every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Marvel Collect! by Topps versus Barcade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarvel Collect! by ToppsBarcade
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.6K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#103 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size267 MB22 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperThe Topps Company, Inc.Barcade Holdings, LLC

Customer experience

Marvel Collect! by Topps

All ratings3,579 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews559 reviews
Positive43.3%
Neutral12.9%
Negative43.8%

Barcade

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Marvel Collect! by Topps

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Missing cards after purchases
  • Crashes during trades and pack openings
  • Incorrect odds and drop rates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Easier way to earn coins
  • Mini-games to earn rewards
  • Physical card option
  • Better card organization and info
  • Limit on card hoarding

Barcade

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Marvel Collect! by Topps

One-time10
  • Marvel 1 Offer!$0.99
  • Marvel 2 Offer!$1.99
  • Marvel 3 Offer!$2.99
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  • Marvel 4 Offer!$3.99
  • Marvel 5 Offer!$4.99
  • Marvel 6 Offer!$5.99
  • Marvel 10 Offer!$9.99
  • Marvel 12 Offer!$19.99
  • Marvel 13 Offer!$24.99
  • Marvel 18 Offer!$99.99
None

Barcade

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marvel Collect! by Topps free?
Marvel Collect! by Topps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcade free?
Barcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Marvel Collect! by Topps or Barcade?
Barcade is rated higher. Marvel Collect! by Topps averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Barcade averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Marvel Collect! by Topps or Barcade have ads?
Marvel Collect! by Topps shows ads; Barcade does not.
Which is updated more often, Marvel Collect! by Topps or Barcade?
Marvel Collect! by Topps ships an update every 6 weeks, and Barcade every 7 months. Most recently, Marvel Collect! by Topps was updated on November 9, 2026 and Barcade on October 30, 2026.

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