Comparison

Card Value Scanner vs Mintgrid

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

Instantly scan and identify Pokémon TCG cards using AI. Track your collection, view real-time prices, and connect with friends. Supports bulk adding and cloud sync for a seamless collecting experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time AI card scanning
  • Extensive Pokémon TCG database
  • Collection tracking
  • Live price updates
  • Friend collection sharing
  • Bulk card adding
  • Cloud sync
Features
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Scan Pokémon cards in seconds, measure card centering, check card values and live prices, and track your whole TCG collection - 100% ad-free. DittoDex is the all-in-one Pokémon TCG companion for collectors, players, and traders: an AI card scanner, centering tool, card value checker, price tracker, and collection manager in a single app. 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 an entire stack in one session, or import photos to scan cards from your gallery. NEW: AI Card Centering Tool Thinking about sending a card for grading? Check its centering first. Hold your camera over the card and DittoDex finds the edges, straightens the card, and measures left/right and top/bottom centering (like 55/45) on the front and back in seconds. Drag the lines to fine-tune with a built-in magnifier, save your results to a list, and export them to CSV with photos. Included with DittoDex Pro. Card Value & Price Tracker How much are your Pokémon cards worth? Check any card value with real-time prices from TCGPlayer. Watch your collection value grow, compare prices across variants, and jump straight to eBay or TCGPlayer listings to buy and sell. Complete Pokémon TCG Database Browse 45,000+ English and Japanese Pokémon cards - every set from vintage to the newest expansions, including reverse holos, first editions, promos, and secret rares. Dive into detailed stats and data for every Pokémon and every card. Powerful Collection Tracker Track your entire card collection digitally. Log quantities and every variant. Create custom lists for battle decks, trade binders, and grail hunts. Bulk-add entire sets in a few taps - perfect for master set collectors with large collections. Wishlist & Trades Keep a wishlist of the cards you're hunting, and share your binder with friends to line up your next trade. Connect with Card Collectors Share a link to your collection, explore your friends' binders, and follow their rare pulls and grail finds. Collection Stats & CSV Export See set completion, collection history, and value statistics at a glance - and export your card collection to CSV anytime. Your data is never locked in. Secure Cloud Sync Your collection backs up automatically and syncs across all your devices. Never lose your progress. Made for Collectors Everywhere Available in 32 languages, with full dark mode. Ad-Free No banner ads, no interruptions. Just pure collecting. Whether you're opening your first booster pack or completing a vintage master set, DittoDex makes collecting Pokémon cards simple: scan, track, and value your collection like a pro. 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. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Mintgrid

Effortlessly scan, identify, and track your Pokémon TCG collection. Manage your cards, monitor price movements, and organize your collection with this comprehensive tool. It provides insights into market value and collection growth.

Highlights
  • Scan and identify Pokémon cards
  • Check card price and market value
  • Track collection value over time
  • Organize cards into binders
  • View latest sets and expansions
  • Monitor collection trends
Features
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Meet Mintgrid, a trading card companion for collectors. Scan a card to identify it, explore its set, and check available market prices and price history. Build your collection in binders, follow cards on your watchlist, and see how your portfolio changes over time. SCAN AND DISCOVER Point your camera at a card to find a likely match. Review the result before adding it to your collection, or search the catalog and browse recent sets manually. KEEP YOUR COLLECTION ORGANIZED Add cards and copies to binders, manage your holdings, and track collection value. A watchlist keeps interesting cards close even when you do not own them yet. EXPLORE PRICES AND CONDITION See available market prices and historical charts for supported cards. Optional AI grading provides an estimated condition assessment; it is not a professional grade or guarantee of value. Mintgrid offers limited free scanning and collection tools. A subscription unlocks higher limits and additional features. Prices and availability vary by card and market. Privacy: https://www.tcgscanner.pro/privacy-policy Terms: https://www.tcgscanner.pro/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Card Value Scanner4 screens
Mintgrid3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Card Value Scanner at every 6 days against Mintgrid's every 2 months. Card Value Scanner also leads on ratings volume (908 vs 2) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Mintgrid sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Card Value Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Card Value Scanner has 908 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Card Value Scanner ships an update every 6 days, Mintgrid every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Card Value Scanner versus Mintgrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCard Value ScannerMintgrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (908 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings908 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin LokAdemola Kevin Bello

Customer experience

Card Value Scanner

All ratings908 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.5%

Mintgrid

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Mintgrid

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Card Value Scanner

Subscriptions1
  • Booster Pack Unlimited3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlimited$49.99
4 purchases

Mintgrid

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • ValueMon Pro (Promo)$22.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Card Value Scanner free?
Card Value Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mintgrid free?
Mintgrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Card Value Scanner or Mintgrid?
Card Value Scanner is rated higher. Card Value Scanner averages 4.8 out of 5 from 908 ratings, while Mintgrid averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Card Value Scanner or Mintgrid have ads?
Neither Card Value Scanner nor Mintgrid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Card Value Scanner or Mintgrid?
Card Value Scanner ships an update every 6 days, and Mintgrid every 2 months. Most recently, Card Value Scanner was updated on October 16, 2026 and Mintgrid on October 17, 2026.

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