# Comics Price Guide vs Comic Book Value Scanner X

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Comic Book Value Scanner X at 86% against Comics Price Guide's 29%. Comic Book Value Scanner X also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (135 vs 14). Comics Price Guide's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Comics Price Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Comic Book Value Scanner X sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Comic Book Value Scanner X holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comic Book Value Scanner X has 135 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Comics Price Guide's written reviews are positive against 86% of Comic Book Value Scanner X's.

Comics Price Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, Comic Book Value Scanner X every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comics Price Guide | Comic Book Value Scanner X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-price-guide/id1371496914/reviews) | **[4.5 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-book-value-scanner-x/id6751102763/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **135** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ComicsPriceGuide.com Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371496913) | [Nam Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823416161) |

## What reviewers say

### Comics Price Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-price-guide/id1371496914)

This app provides a comprehensive online resource for comic book valuations and collecting. It offers access to a vast database of comic books from numerous publishers worldwide, allowing users to easily look up current values and manage their collections.

**Highlights:** Comic book valuations, Extensive comic database, Cataloging collections, Access to 6000+ publishers, Real-time value updates, Cross-platform collection sync

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for collection tracking
- 👍 Good for price information
- 👍 Convenient mobile access
- 👍 Useful for hunting/bidding
- 👍 Good for organizing collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 App freezes constantly
- 🐛 Barcode scanner not working
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 UI not intuitive

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS when clicking for price
- Barcode scanner doesn't zoom or autofocus
- App crashes frequently
- App freezes constantly
- Barcode scanner does not work at all

**Requested features**

- Improve barcode scanner (zoom, autofocus)
- App updates needed
- Add import function
- Add export data option
- Improve search functionality (date, issue number)


### Comic Book Value Scanner X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-book-value-scanner-x/id6751102763)

Instantly appraise comic books by taking a photo of their cover. This app uses AI to identify issues, publishers, and current market values, helping collectors and dealers manage their inventory and understand their collection's worth.

**Highlights:** Instant comic recognition via photo, AI-powered market value estimation, Collection inventory management, Real-time updated market data, Covers all comic eras

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Excellent collection management features
- 🚀 Instant comic identification and valuation
- 👍 Helpful for both casual fans and serious collectors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lost collection after update
- 🐛 Occasional compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics and reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comics Price Guide free?

Comics Price Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Comic Book Value Scanner X free?

Comic Book Value Scanner X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Comics Price Guide or Comic Book Value Scanner X?

Comic Book Value Scanner X is rated higher. Comics Price Guide averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Comic Book Value Scanner X averages 4.5 from 135 ratings.

### Do Comics Price Guide or Comic Book Value Scanner X have ads?

Comic Book Value Scanner X shows ads; Comics Price Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, Comics Price Guide or Comic Book Value Scanner X?

Comics Price Guide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Comic Book Value Scanner X every 2 weeks. Most recently, Comics Price Guide was updated on September 20, 2026 and Comic Book Value Scanner X on September 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.*