Comparison

Munchkin Mate vs TCG Card Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Munchkin Mate

Features
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Munchkin Mate is a free companion app for the popular tabletop game, Munchkin. Munchkin Mate supports multiple characters on a single device, tracking:- Character's name - Gender - Level - Combat Level Munchkin Mate is totally FREE and Open Source. No ads, no tracking, nothing. Munchkin Mate is not owned by or affiliated with Munchkin or Steve Jackson Games.

About

TCG Card Scanner

This app identifies Pokémon cards by scanning them with your phone's camera. It provides estimated market value, set information, and allows you to organize your collection. It's designed for collectors, players, and sellers to quickly assess card worth and manage their inventory.

Highlights
  • Instant card identification via camera scan
  • Estimated card market value
  • Set and rarity information
  • Collection organization and tracking
  • Pokedex-style card catalog
  • Value trend monitoring
Features
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Scanemon helps you scan supported collectible cards, check available guide prices, and organize your collection. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Scan a card and identify a matching printing when available • Review available price-guide and graded-value estimates • Track quantities and your estimated collection value • Organize cards with folders and a Wish List • Browse and search cards, follow set progress, and export CSV Prices and graded values are third-party guide estimates. They may be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate and are not professional appraisals or financial advice. Some scanning and collection features require Pro. Available purchase or subscription options and pricing are shown in the app. Scanemon is an independent collection tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any card publisher, marketplace, or grading company. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cross-post.app/scanemon-ai/privacy

Screenshots

Munchkin Mate4 screens
TCG Card Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Munchkin Mate at none against TCG Card Scanner's 6. TCG Card Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 35 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TCG Card Scanner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Munchkin Mate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Munchkin Mate ships an update every 35 months, TCG Card Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Munchkin Mate versus TCG Card Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMunchkin MateTCG Card Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCiaran MulhollandAnul Agarwal

In-app purchases

None

Munchkin Mate

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

TCG Card Scanner

Subscriptions5
  • Scanemon TCG Premium Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • TCG Card Value Scanner Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Pokemon Card Value Scanner Monthly$9.991 Month
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  • Pokemon Card Value Scanner Yearly$24.991 Year
  • Scanemon Card Value Scanner Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scanemon TCG Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Munchkin Mate free?
Munchkin Mate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TCG Card Scanner free?
TCG Card Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Munchkin Mate or TCG Card Scanner have ads?
Neither Munchkin Mate nor TCG Card Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Munchkin Mate or TCG Card Scanner?
Munchkin Mate ships an update every 35 months, and TCG Card Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Munchkin Mate was updated on October 15, 2026 and TCG Card Scanner on October 24, 2026.

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