# Card Ladder vs MintMeter

The clearest difference is update cadence: Card Ladder at every 3 days against MintMeter's every 6 weeks. Card Ladder also leads on ratings volume (9.7K vs 1) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). MintMeter's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Card Ladder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and MintMeter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MintMeter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Card Ladder has 9.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Card Ladder ships an update every 3 days, MintMeter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Card Ladder | MintMeter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-ladder/id1541535971/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mintmeter/id6784040140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ladder Studios, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541535973) | [MintMeter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784040142) |

## What reviewers say

### Card Ladder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-ladder/id1541535971)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Grossing · Sports, #61 Top Free · Sports (US App Store)

This app provides detailed sports card data, including sales history and value estimations from multiple platforms. Track your collection's growth, monitor player performance, and stay updated with hobby news. It offers free access to basic features and an enhanced experience with a professional subscription.

**Highlights:** Sports card value tracking, Collection analytics, Sales data from 14 platforms, Daily hobby news, Player market performance tracking, Price alerts, Card population growth monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Card Ladder PRO Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Card Ladder PRO Yearly | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Excellent app
- 🚀 Smooth and intuitive user experience
- 📊 Valuable data and analytics
- 💰 Helpful for collectors and investors
- 🔍 Comprehensive card database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera feature issues
- 🔍 Missing cards in database
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficulty canceling subscription
- 🔍 Inaccurate card values

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- App crashes
- Pro mode not working
- Inconsistent card data

**Requested features**

- Ability to add cards without purchase price
- More sports card data (especially for older/less popular players)
- Improved search functionality
- Better customer support
- Dark mode option


### MintMeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mintmeter/id6784040140)

Effortlessly track the value of your trading card collection. Scan cards with your phone to instantly identify them, get live market pricing, and manage your portfolio. Understand your collection's worth and its growth over time.

**Highlights:** AI-powered card identification, Live market pricing from eBay, Portfolio value tracking, Condition-based pricing adjustments, Collection export to CSV, Autograph and relic tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rookie | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| Rookie | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Card Ladder free?

Card Ladder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MintMeter free?

MintMeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Card Ladder or MintMeter?

MintMeter is rated higher. Card Ladder averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.7K ratings, while MintMeter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Card Ladder or MintMeter have ads?

Neither Card Ladder nor MintMeter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Card Ladder or MintMeter?

Card Ladder ships an update every 3 days, and MintMeter every 6 weeks. Most recently, Card Ladder was updated on October 16, 2026 and MintMeter on September 30, 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.*