Comparison

Card Value Scanner vs Shiny

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

Head to head
About

Card Value Scanner

Effortlessly scan and identify Pokémon cards with AI, track their real-time market value, and manage your entire collection. Analyze graded slabs, check card centering, and discover market trends. Connect with other collectors and share your progress.

Highlights
  • AI-powered card scanning
  • Real-time price and value checker
  • Graded slab tracking and analytics
  • Binder page scanning
  • Card centering analysis tool
  • Portfolio value tracking
  • Social feed and trading features
Features
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Scan Pokémon cards in milliseconds, check Pokémon card prices and values, track graded slabs and sealed products, and watch your whole collection grow - 100% ad-free. DittoDex is the all-in-one app for Pokémon TCG collectors, players, traders and investors. It's a card scanner, price checker, price tracker and Pokémon card tracker in one, so you always know what you own and what it's worth. Lightning-Fast AI Card Scanner Point your camera and the real-time AI scanner identifies your Pokémon cards instantly - holos, reverse holos, graded slabs, sleeved cards, any orientation, even partially covered. Scan a whole stack or import photos, and set condition, language and quantity as you go. No typing needed: the AI card identifier finds the exact card for you. NEW: Binder Page Scanning Scan a full 9-pocket binder page in one shot and add every card on it at once. NEW: Graded Cards & Slab Prices Track graded slabs and see graded card prices for every grade from PSA, BGS, CGC, SGC, TAG and ACE, PSA 10 and BGS 10 Black Label included. Analytics show which raw cards could be worth grading. AI Pokémon Card Centering Tool Grading a card? Check its centering first. DittoDex finds the edges and measures front and back centering (like 55/45). Fine-tune with a magnifier and export results with photos. NEW: Pokémon Card Prices & Market Trends How much are your Pokémon cards worth? DittoDex works as a card price scanner and value checker: scan a card and see its up-to-date TCGplayer market price, plus prices by condition from Near Mint to Damaged. A price history chart shows where each card's value is heading. Follow market movers and set value trends, see prices in your currency, and jump to eBay or TCGplayer listings. NEW: Portfolio Value Tracker & Analytics Watch your collection value grow on a portfolio history chart, and dig into analytics: your top cards, biggest movers, set completion and missing cards. NEW: Friends, Feed & Trades Follow friends and fellow collectors to see their new cards, big pulls and completed sets in your feed, and browse their public lists. Follow each other and trade matches show which of their cards you're hunting. Share your profile or any list with a link, or go private anytime. Free for everyone. Complete Card Database Browse 70,000+ English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese Pokémon cards and sealed products - every Pokémon TCG (PTCG) set from vintage to the latest. Search by name, set or artist, with detailed stats and data for every Pokémon and every card. Pokémon Card Tracker & Collection Manager Track your whole collection: quantities, variants, card condition, print language, custom values and sealed products like booster boxes and Elite Trainer Boxes. Filter any set by owned or missing cards and it becomes a checklist of what you still need. Create unlimited custom lists for decks, trade binders and grail hunts, and bulk-add whole sets in a few taps - perfect for master set collectors. Everything backs up and syncs across your devices. NEW: Unlimited Watchlists Build as many watchlists (wishlists) as you like for the cards you're hunting, with their prices in view. DittoDex Pro Free to download. Pro adds unlimited scanning, binder page scanning, the AI centering tool, full price and portfolio history, market movers, portfolio analytics, home screen widgets, biometric app lock and CSV export. Free trial on the annual plan. From your first booster pack to a vintage master set, DittoDex is the Pokémon card collection tracker that keeps it simple: scan it, track it, know what it's worth. Disclaimer: DittoDex is an unofficial collection tracker and card scanner app for Pokémon TCG. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, Creatures Inc., GAME FREAK Inc. or The Pokémon Company. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Shiny

Identify and value your trading cards instantly with advanced scanning technology. Manage your entire collection digitally, track market trends, and prepare cards for grading. Connect with a global community of collectors.

Highlights
  • Instant card identification
  • Real-time market value tracking
  • Digital collection management
  • Advanced card grading checks
  • Custom price alerts
  • Global collector community
Features
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Join 1M+ Pokemon card & TCG collectors who trust Shiny to identify their trading cards and manage their collections. Scan your cards to get instant, real-time market values based on completed sales. Turn your card collection into a digital portfolio with Shiny! The fastest and most accurate card scanner app for card collectors globally. SCAN WITH PRECISION Leverage the industry's fastest trading card recognition technology with unlimited scanning. Combined with powerful advanced filtering tools, you can easily identify your cards in seconds and instantly pull up real-time market values. MANAGE YOUR PORTFOLIO Professionally manage unlimited items, sets, folders, and wish lists completely for free. Turn your physical collection into a digital powerhouse and access your TCG collection seamlessly across all your devices, so your digital portfolio is always with you. REAL-TIME MARKET INSIGHTS Access millions of trading card, sealed product, and card grading prices alongside historical data for free. With localized pricing data at your fingertips, you can set custom price alerts for singles, sealed products, or slabs and never miss a market shift. PREP FOR GRADING Perform advanced card grading checks with our built-in Centering Tool before sending your cards off. Take the guesswork out of the process and ensure your cards are in optimal condition for submission to major grading companies. JOIN A GLOBAL COMMUNITY Join a worldwide community of 1M+ collectors! Download Shiny today and experience the industry standard in precision scanning. Connect with the market's most trusted data and celebrate the hobby with collectors around the globe. More about Shiny: Terms of Service: https://www.getshiny.io/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.getshiny.io/privacy-policy E-mail: contact@getshiny.io Developer: Shiny Cardboard, LLC Download Shiny today to turn your physical collection into a digital powerhouse! Supported Games: Pokémon, One Piece, Magic the Gathering, Yugioh, Dragon Ball, Gundam, Riftbound, Disney Lorcana, and emerging card games Pokémon Support: English, Japanese, and Chinese sets One Piece Support: English and Japanese sets Pricing Localization: Global support across multiple international currencies

Screenshots

Card Value Scanner4 screens
Shiny4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Shiny at #147 against Card Value Scanner's unranked. Shiny also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 84%) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 950). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Card Value Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Shiny sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Card Value Scanner against 4.9 for Shiny. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 950 and 3.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Card Value Scanner's written reviews are positive against 95% of Shiny's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Card Value Scanner ships an update weekly, Shiny every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Card Value Scanner versus Shiny: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCard Value ScannerShiny
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (950 ratings)4.9 (3.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.6% of reviews95.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9503.8K — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
Best chart rank—#147 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB110 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJustin LokShiny Cardboard LLC

Customer experience

Card Value Scanner

All ratings948 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive83.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative12.3%

Shiny

All ratings3,742 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews684 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.6%

User reviews

Card Value Scanner

From 950 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and organize collection
  • 💰 Helpful for tracking card values
  • 🚀 Efficient app performance
  • 🌐 Supports both English and Japanese cards

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some cards not appearing in the app
  • 🔍 Lacking card scanning feature
  • 🔍 Limited card type options
  • 🕰️ Slow to update with new card sets

Shiny

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User friendly
  • 🚀 Efficient and responsive
  • 💎 Excellent customer service
  • 🔍 Comprehensive database
  • 📊 Helpful tracking and analytics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some missing/incomplete data
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding certain products

Bugs and requests

Card Value Scanner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when trying to use the camera
  • Some pricing information is inaccurate

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Prismatic Poké Ball and Master Ball cards
  • Implement a card scanning feature for easier card addition
  • Expand card type options beyond just Unlimited and Reverse Holo
  • Improve frequency of updates to include new card sets

Shiny

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Wishlist feature
  • Grading recommendation system
  • Set-based organization
  • Total collection value tracking

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Card Value Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • DittoDex Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • DittoDex Pro Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Unlimited$49.99
  • DittoDex Pro Lifetime$69.99
6 purchases

Shiny

Subscriptions3
  • Shiny Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Shiny Pro - Collector Tools$7.991 Month
  • Shiny Pro - Collector Tools3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • Collector Pro Gift Pass$34.99
  • Lifetime Collector Pro Pass$99.99
  • Lifetime Collector Pro Pass$119.99

Questions

Is Card Value Scanner free?
Card Value Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shiny free?
Shiny is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Card Value Scanner or Shiny?
Shiny is rated higher. Card Value Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 950 ratings, while Shiny averages 4.9 from 3.8K ratings.
Do Card Value Scanner or Shiny have ads?
Neither Card Value Scanner nor Shiny shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Card Value Scanner or Shiny?
Card Value Scanner ships an update weekly, and Shiny every 5 days. Most recently, Card Value Scanner was updated on November 7, 2026 and Shiny on November 7, 2026.

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