TCGplayer vs Pocket Binder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TCGplayer
Quickly scan and identify trading cards to track their market prices and manage your collection. Access your entire collection on the go and browse the extensive marketplace for seamless shopping.
- Blazingly fast card scanning
- Effortless price tracking
- Access collection anytime, anywhere
- Seamless in-app shopping
- Supports numerous TCGs
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Blazingly Fast Card Scanning Say goodbye to tediously typing and searching for the correct card versions! The TCGplayer app scans your cards with unparalleled speed and accuracy, giving you more time to enjoy the games you love. Track Prices with Ease From the top TCGs to the hottest new games, the TCGplayer app lets you effortlessly scan, organize, and track the market price for every card from every TCG on our marketplace for free! Access Your Collection Anytime Your entire TCG collection is just a tap away! Whether at home or on the go, you can access your entire collection whenever and wherever you need from your mobile device. Simply log in to the app and your collection is at your fingertips! Seamless Shopping Browse and shop the extensive catalog on the TCGplayer marketplace from thousands of sellers with just a few taps. Supported Games: Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece TCG, Star Wars Unlimited, Digimon Card Game, Disney Lorcana, Cardfight!! Vanguard, Dragon Ball Super: Fusion World, Dragon Ball Super: Masters, Final Fantasy, Flesh and Blood, Grand Archive TCG, Shadowverse: Evolve, Sorcery: Contested Realm, Union Arena, UniVersus, Weiss Schwarz, Akora TCG, Alpha Clash, Argent Saga TCG, BAKUGAN TCG, Battle Spirits Saga, Chrono Clash System, Dice Masters, Dragoborne, Dragon Ball Z TCG, Elestrals, Exodus TCG, Force of Will, Future Card Buddyfight, Gate Ruler Gundam Card Game, Kryptik, Lightseekers TCG, MetaX TCG, MetaZoo, Munchkin CCG, Star Wars: Destiny, The Caster Chronicles, Transformers TCG, Warhammer Age of Sigmar Champions, WIXOSS, World of Warcraft TCG, Gundam
Pocket Binder
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Your Collection, Evolved. You remember the feeling: cracking a fresh pack, the smell of the cards, and the thrill of pulling that one rare holo. Somewhere along the way, the hobby shifted from art and gameplay to just finance and stocks. Pocket Binder is here to bring the magic back. We’ve built the ultimate companion for Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering collectors that respects the value of your cards while celebrating the fun of the game. KEY FEATURES: Instant AR Scanner Point your camera at any card to instantly identify it. No more manual typing. Our scanner recognizes obscure sets, foils, and art variants in seconds. 3D "Showcase" Mode See your cards like never before. Unlock exclusive 3D holographic models for your rarest cards. Turn a flat piece of cardboard into a digital collectible that pops off the screen. Real-Time Market Value Stay informed without losing your soul. Get up-to-the-minute pricing from major marketplaces. Track your total collection value ("The Vault") and see which decks are appreciating, but keep it in context with the game you love. Social Trading & Marketplace Connect with friends and local collectors. Build your "Wishlist," propose trades, or list cards for sale directly in the app. No more guessing games—see exactly what your friends are looking for. Smart Organization Sort by Set, Rarity, Color, or custom Decks. whether you have 30 cards or 30,000, Pocket Binder keeps your digital library crisp and organized. Why Pocket Binder? Because cards are meant to be enjoyed, not just stored in a box. Download today and start building your legacy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TCGplayer at 4.3 against Pocket Binder's 1.0. TCGplayer also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 1) and chart position (#26 vs unranked). Pocket Binder's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TCGplayer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TCGplayer has 18K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | TCGplayer | Pocket Binder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (18K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #26 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TCGplayer, Inc. | Patrick Rowzie |
Bugs and requests
TCGplayer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on startup
- Incorrect card information displayed
- Inability to properly scan certain card types (foils, black cards, etc.)
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to sync collection across devices
- More sorting/filtering options for collections
- Support for additional card games beyond MTG, Pokemon, and Yu-Gi-Oh
Pocket Binder
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TCGplayer
No in-app purchases
Pocket Binder
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TCGplayer free?
Is Pocket Binder free?
Which has better reviews, TCGplayer or Pocket Binder?
Do TCGplayer or Pocket Binder have ads?
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