# TCGplayer vs Pocket Binder

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 (#29 vs unranked). Pocket Binder's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TCGplayer | Pocket Binder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcgplayer/id1247645833/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-binder/id6759269244/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TCGplayer, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1247645832) | [Patrick Rowzie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877765245) |

## What reviewers say

### TCGplayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcgplayer/id1247645833)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Blazingly fast card scanning, Effortless price tracking, Access collection anytime, anywhere, Seamless in-app shopping, Supports numerous TCGs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast scanning
- 👍 Convenient for cataloging cards
- 💡 Integrated with TCGplayer website

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate scanning
- 🐛 Buggy and laggy performance
- 🔒 Poor account/login management
- 👎 Limited sorting/organization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Incorrect card information displayed
- Inability to properly scan certain card types (foils, black cards, etc.)

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-binder/id6759269244)

This app helps collectors manage their Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering card collections. It features an AR scanner for instant identification, 3D showcases for rare cards, real-time market values, and social trading capabilities.

**Highlights:** Instant AR card scanner, 3D holographic card showcases, Real-time market value tracking, Social trading and marketplace, Smart collection organization, Wishlist building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TCGplayer free?

TCGplayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pocket Binder free?

Pocket Binder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TCGplayer or Pocket Binder?

TCGplayer is rated higher. TCGplayer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Pocket Binder averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TCGplayer or Pocket Binder have ads?

Neither TCGplayer nor Pocket Binder shows ads.

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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.*