# YGO Scanner vs Poke Awesome Code Catcher

The clearest difference is rating: YGO Scanner at 4.7 against Poke Awesome Code Catcher's 2.4. YGO Scanner also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 24%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). Poke Awesome Code Catcher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YGO Scanner sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Poke Awesome Code Catcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

YGO Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YGO Scanner has 1.7K ratings behind it against 187, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of YGO Scanner's written reviews are positive against 24% of Poke Awesome Code Catcher's.

YGO Scanner ships an update every 11 days, Poke Awesome Code Catcher every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YGO Scanner | Poke Awesome Code Catcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ygo-scanner-dragon-shield/id1208935205/reviews)** | [2.4 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poke-awesome-code-catcher/id1358959504/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 187 |
| Positive reviews | **63.4% of reviews** | 23.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 230 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARCANE TINMEN APS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540066714) | [Christopher Campbell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153594845) |

## What reviewers say

### YGO Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ygo-scanner-dragon-shield/id1208935205)

Scan Yu-Gi-Oh! cards instantly in any language, organize your collection, and build competitive decks. Track real-time prices, compare trades, and discover trending cards. Connect with friends to view their collections and share your own.

**Highlights:** Scan Yu-Gi-Oh! cards in any language, Real-time price tracking and history, Organize cards into custom folders, Build and export competitive decks, Compare trade values with friends, Track top trending cards

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Common Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Mythic Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Rare Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Uncommon Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Mythic Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Rare Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Uncommon Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Common Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast scanning and cataloging
- 💡 Detailed card information and pricing
- 👍 Helpful for organizing collections
- 🚀 Efficient deck building

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent card recognition
- 🐛 Incorrect card information and pricing
- 🔒 Restrictive free version
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable scanning
- 🐛 Deletes user data with updates

**Reported bugs**

- Grouping and sorting issues
- Crashing and freezing
- Incorrect card information
- Inability to add cards to wishlist

**Requested features**

- Multiple deck building and management
- Automatic condition detection
- Expanded card database
- Improved search and filtering
- Sync across multiple devices


### Poke Awesome Code Catcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poke-awesome-code-catcher/id1358959504)

Easily scan unused Pokemon code cards to earn rewards. Choose to receive more Pokemon cards or cash. This free app offers bonuses for the number of codes you scan.

**Highlights:** Scan Pokemon QR codes, Earn rewards, Choose compensation (cards or cash), Free to use, Bonuses for multiple codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast payment processing (within 24 hours)
- 📱 Easy and quick code scanning process
- 💰 Legitimate payment for unused codes
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎁 Store credit option available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently on launch
- ⚠️ Misleading submission acceptance status
- 🚫 Submissions closed but app still allows scanning
- 💸 No payment received despite submissions marked complete
- 🔒 Codes become locked in app with no export option

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- App freezes after scanning codes
- Cannot open app after installation
- Codes lost when app crashes
- Submission errors after scanning large batches

**Requested features**

- Clear notification on app launch if submissions are currently accepting codes
- Ability to export or retrieve codes from the app
- Minimum code requirements clearly stated upfront
- Support for scanning older/previous set codes
- Better communication about submission windows


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YGO Scanner free?

YGO Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Poke Awesome Code Catcher free?

Poke Awesome Code Catcher is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, YGO Scanner or Poke Awesome Code Catcher?

YGO Scanner is rated higher. YGO Scanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Poke Awesome Code Catcher averages 2.4 from 187 ratings.

### Do YGO Scanner or Poke Awesome Code Catcher have ads?

Neither YGO Scanner nor Poke Awesome Code Catcher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YGO Scanner or Poke Awesome Code Catcher?

YGO Scanner ships an update every 11 days, and Poke Awesome Code Catcher every 4 months. Most recently, YGO Scanner was updated on October 26, 2026 and Poke Awesome Code Catcher on October 24, 2026.

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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.*