Comparison

Challenges vs Trove TCG

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Challenges

Features
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Welcome to Challenges! The app made for those who want to conquer all their monthly challenges given by the Activity app. Track your progress through elegant graphics and effective reports. Challenges is indispensable for anyone who owns an Apple Watch and is thirsty for challenges. *Challenges requires you to have installed the Activity app and a paired Apple Watch. Some of your health data will need to be collected for the app to work as expected. Some reports can only be viewed after a in-app purchase has been made.

About

Trove TCG

Features
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Welcome to Trove TCG β€” the premier destination for trading card collectors, competitive players, and investors. When you are hunting for PokΓ©mon and One Piece cards, Trove makes the process secure, fast, and exciting. Key Features: β€’ Secure Marketplace: Buy and sell with total confidence. Our verified seller program and buyer protection ensure every transaction is safe. β€’ Collection Tracker: Keep tabs on your entire portfolio. Input your cards and watch their value fluctuate with real-time market data. β€’ Multi-Currency Support: We support Euro, US Dollars and Great British Pounds as currencies β€’ Smart Search: Filter by set, rarity, condition, and foil status to find exactly what you need in seconds. Why Trove? We are collectors building for collectors. We understand the thrill of the pull and the art of the deal. Our interface is designed to let you focus on the cards, not the clutter. Download Trove TCG today and turn your passion into a portfolio.

Screenshots

Challenges4 screens
Trove TCG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trove TCG at none against Challenges's 1. Challenges's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Challenges sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trove TCG asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Challenges ships an update every 8 days, Trove TCG weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Challenges versus Trove TCG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChallengesTrove TCG
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.4 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB36 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFelipe Braunger Valio Desenvolvimento de Sistemas LtdaIan IJmkers

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Challenges

One-time1
  • Premium access$0.99
None

Trove TCG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Challenges free?
Challenges is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trove TCG free?
Trove TCG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Challenges or Trove TCG have ads?
Neither Challenges nor Trove TCG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Challenges or Trove TCG?
Challenges ships an update every 8 days, and Trove TCG weekly. Most recently, Challenges was updated on October 10, 2026 and Trove TCG on October 16, 2026.

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