Comics Price Guide vs TCG Checker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Comics Price Guide
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.
- Comic book valuations
- Extensive comic database
- Cataloging collections
- Access to 6000+ publishers
- Real-time value updates
- Cross-platform collection sync
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ComicsPriceGuide.com (CPG) is the premier online comic book price guide for collectors and enthusiasts. With over 1 million comics in our database and nearly one million users over our lifetime, CPG remains one of the most trusted and comprehensive tools for comic valuations and collection management. Browse titles from over 6,000 publishers—including Marvel, DC, Image, Panini, IDW, and thousands more—right at your fingertips. With the CPG mobile app, you can take the entire price guide with you to conventions, garage sales, and your local comic shop. As long as you have an internet connection, you’ll always see current, real‑time values without needing to download updates or pay for new pricing data. If you’re already a CPG member, your collection is instantly accessible in the app. If you’re new, simply log in to create your account—any comics you add will sync seamlessly between the website and the app. Sit back, explore, and let your fingers do the collecting. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
TCG Checker
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Track, organize, and manage your trading card collection with a clean, intuitive interface designed for collectors of all levels. Whether you’re cataloging your favorite cards, exploring card details, or building multiple custom collections, this app makes it easy to stay organized. Browse cards, view detailed information, and add them to your personal collections with ease. Features: - Fast card search - Detailed card information including sets, rarities, and images - Create and manage multiple custom collections - Smooth, user‑friendly interface designed for collectors Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Game Freak, or Creatures Inc. All trademarks and related assets are the property of their respective owners.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TCG Checker at none against Comics Price Guide's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Comics Price Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. TCG Checker asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Comics Price Guide | TCG Checker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 28.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ComicsPriceGuide.com Incorporated | BRETT ANTHONY LO |
Bugs and requests
Comics Price Guide
Reported bugs
35 issues- 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
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- Camera won't focus on barcode up close
- App stops working after a few minutes
- App has caching issues, spins infinitely
- App loses search when switching apps
- App shows only one issue when searching issue number
- App stuck on a white screen
- Barcode scanner does not work on iPhone 14 Pro
- Blank screen after signing in
- Password reset emails not sent
- App lost entire collection after update
- Database lookups are slow
- Page, search, image loading is slow
- Interface and navigation is too layered
- Barely loads pictures
- App gives error code, cannot log in
- Random items on front page cause crashes
- App lags and struggles to provide information
- App crashes every few minutes
- Scanner will not read any comic barcodes
- App only lists a few books
- App doesn't recognize graded comics
- App search expires out of nowhere
- Too many steps to find a comic
- Prices take too long to reflect current market value
- Randomly limits viewing of collection
- App is buggy as hell
- Cannot search comic title along with issue
- Recent value changes not on app
- App crashes after logging in a few books
- App shows new items only in want list
Requested features
18 requests- Improve barcode scanner (zoom, autofocus)
- App updates needed
- Add import function
- Add export data option
- Improve search functionality (date, issue number)
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- Add dark mode
- Add notifications for value changes
- Sync with eBay
- Allow searching graded comics
- Allow searching collection value
- Add barcode scanning for collection items
- Make app free for website members
- Improve want list functionality
- Allow exporting lists (books owned/missing)
- Show top collection values/gains/drops
- Make adding books more intuitive
- Add messaging between users
- Include all features from website
TCG Checker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Comics Price Guide
- Premium Access$7.991 Month
- Premium Access$59.991 Year
TCG Checker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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