Lightpack vs TCG Party
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lightpack
Control your Lightpack device to create custom lighting experiences. Adjust settings for video streams or mood lighting, and update your device's firmware.
- Set up Lightpack from scratch
- Fine-tune settings while using
- Select active video stream input
- Choose video stream or moodlight mode
- Update device firmware
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Set up your Lightpack from the scratch or fine tune is while using - Lightpack app is there for you. Choose an active video stream by changing the HDMI input that Lightpack must use. Select Lightpack working mode - video stream or moodlight. Update device firmware.
TCG Party
Effortlessly track your Pokémon TCG collection, view live market values, and record trades. Discover local card shows and tournaments with an intuitive interface designed for collectors of all levels.
- Scan entire stacks of cards at once
- View live market prices and price history
- Track purchase, sale, and trade profits
- Find local TCG events and meetups
- Manage graded and sealed card collections
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Track your Pokémon TCG collection like a pro. Scan cards, see live market values, record your trades, and find card shows near you — all in one app. SCAN A WHOLE STACK Point your camera at a fistful of cards and we identify all of them at once. Tilt, glare, sleeves — handled. Works on the full Pokémon TCG catalog in English and Japanese, including reverse holos, full arts, and alt arts. ALWAYS KNOW WHAT IT'S WORTH Live market prices, refreshed daily. Recent sale prices for graded cards. Price history charts so you can see when a card is trending up. Filter your binder by singles, graded, or sealed. SEE YOUR REAL PROFIT Every purchase, sale, and trade goes against your real cost basis. See what you've made on every deal, set, and year. Edit a price later and your numbers update automatically — no spreadsheet, no guesswork. FIND LOCAL EVENTS Card shows, tournaments, prereleases, and meetups — all on a map. RSVP, check in, and see what's happening this weekend. Whether you're flipping cards as a side hustle, running a serious binder, or just curious what your kids' collection is worth, TCG Party gives you the numbers without the work. Privacy Policy: https://tcgparty.com/privacy Terms of Services: https://tcgparty.com/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Disclaimer: Pokemon and Pokemon Trading Cards are registered trademarks of The Pokemon Company International, Inc. The text and imagery related to the Pokemon Trading Card Game are copyrighted materials owned by The Pokemon Company International, Inc. All rights to their respective copyright holders. This app is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by, or in any way associated with The Pokemon Company International, Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TCG Party at 100% against Lightpack's 50%. TCG Party also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (35 vs 4). Lightpack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. TCG Party sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Lightpack asks for nothing beyond the download.
TCG Party holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TCG Party has 35 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Lightpack's written reviews are positive against 100% of TCG Party's.
| Parameter | Lightpack | TCG Party |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) | 4.8 (35 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 35 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 144 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Woodenshark LLC | ETEL TCG LLC |
Customer experience
Lightpack
TCG Party
In-app purchases
Lightpack
No in-app purchases
TCG Party
- Monthly Standard Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- TCG Party Vendor Monthly Membership7 Days trial$29.991 Month
- TCG Party Basic Yearly Membership7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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- TCG Party Vendor Yearly Membership7 Days trial$299.991 Year









