PCGS Set Registry vs SGC Grading
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PCGS Set Registry
Manage your PCGS-graded coin collection with this free app. Upload coin images, track purchase details, and compete with other collectors for the best sets. Supports U.S. coins and offers features like barcode scanning and a coin database.
- Organize PCGS-graded coin collections
- Upload coin images and details
- Compete for best set rankings
- Scan cert verification codes
- Use 'What If?' function for upgrades
- Search U.S. coin database
- Track sold coins
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Coin collectors, organize your entire PCGS-graded coin collection in this free, easy-to-use collection management app. Upload coin images and compete for the best sets with fellow numismatists from the convenience of your iPhone or iPad. Whether you collect rare or modern U.S. coins, the PCGS Set Registry app offers an extensive list of sets to choose from, allowing you to quickly begin adding your cents, nickels, quarters, half dollars, dollars and commemoratives to the app. Stay organized and edit your coin’s information by uploading images, adding your purchase dates, purchase prices, current coin values, comments, notes and more. Did you sell a coin from your collection? No problem! Simply change its status from “active” to “sold” and add the buyer’s name, sale date and sold price! Stay organized as you buy and sell your silver, gold and platinum coins. Improve your coin collecting experience with an extensive feature list: · Add coins to your collection with the Quick Add feature by scanning the cert verification code with your iPhone or iPad. · Scan a PCGS-graded coin’s barcode to determine whether or not it will upgrade your set using the “What If?” function · Search our U.S. coin database to autofill your coin details · Manage your collection & review set rankings and completion percentages · Compare your sets with other users within PCGS Set Registry · Earn Medals for completing Achievements as you progress App requires internet connection to use. For more information on this and other PCGS apps, visit http://www.pcgs.com/apps.
SGC Grading
Manage your trading card collection and grading submissions. Submit orders, track their progress, and build a digital inventory of your graded cards. Access detailed information and verification for your collection.
- Submit and track grading orders
- Build and manage digital card collection
- Verify card certifications and access images
- Search and view pop report data
- Find current services and pricing
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Enhance the way you collect with SGC. Submit and track orders. Easily access Cert Code and Pop Report data. Build, manage, and enjoy your SGC collection. SMOOTH SUBMISSION PROCESS Submit orders directly from the SGC app and track your submissions throughout the entire grading process. MY CARDS FEATURE Build, manage and enjoy your collection in the palm of your hands with the new My Cards feature. SIMPLE & QUICK CERT VERIFICATION Find high-resolution images and information about your SGC graded cards. EASY TO USE POP REPORT A fast and easy way to find pop report data on cards in your collection or cards you’re looking to add to your collection. App features include: Submit orders directly from the SGC app and track the progress of your orders as they go through the grading process Build, manage and enjoy your collection with the My Cards feature Use the Cert Verification feature to access high-resolution images and look up important information about your SGC cards such as graded-on dates Search Pop Report data with ease Download high-resolution images of cards you submit for grading Find current services and pricing Contact our Collector Support Team For more information please visit https://gosgc.com/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PCGS Set Registry at 4.8 against SGC Grading's 4.1. PCGS Set Registry also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 41%) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 113). SGC Grading's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PCGS Set Registry holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PCGS Set Registry has 2.1K ratings behind it against 113, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of PCGS Set Registry's written reviews are positive against 41% of SGC Grading's.
PCGS Set Registry ships an update every 3 weeks, SGC Grading every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | PCGS Set Registry | SGC Grading |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better | 4.1 (113 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 41.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 113 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PCGS | SGC Grading |
Customer experience
PCGS Set Registry
SGC Grading
User reviews
PCGS Set Registry
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Easy to add and manage inventory
- 💡 Helpful set tracking and competition features
- 🔒 Secure way to store and display collection
- 🤖 Useful scanning and QR code functionality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Limited support for non-PCGS graded coins
- 🕰️ Slow loading times and performance issues
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and redundant login prompts
SGC Grading
From 113 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast service (company)
- 👍 Good company reputation
- 👍 Nice app addition
- 👍 Competitive pricing
Room to improve
- 🐛 App is buggy
- 🐛 Constantly freezing
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Requires frequent re-login
Bugs and requests
PCGS Set Registry
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inventory not accurately reflecting owned coins
- Duplicate coin entries appearing in collection
- Quick add feature not consistently working
Requested features
4 requests- Allow adding non-PCGS graded coins to sets
- Improve search and filtering options
- Implement better organization tools (folders, tags, etc.)
- Provide more detailed pricing and market data
SGC Grading
Reported bugs
11 issues- App freezing upon opening
- Need to log back in every time
- Wrong password/username errors after reset
- App kicks out after failed login attempts
- Spinner does not stop on login
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- Cards not transferring to 'My Cards' after completion
- Screen locks up on sign in
- Clicks card without user input
- Loading issue after login (continuous load)
- App crashes on older devices/OS versions
- App stalls on login, requires force close
Requested features
8 requests- Walk-in drop-off service
- Reveal feature like PSA app
- Sort cards after import
- Better order tracking within the app
- iPad/landscape orientation support
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- Face ID login
- Option to add photos for older graded cards
- QR code option for adding cards to registry
In-app purchases
PCGS Set Registry
No in-app purchases
SGC Grading
No in-app purchases
Questions
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