Comparison

Rare Candy vs DeckTradr

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

Head to head
About

Rare Candy

Effortlessly scan and identify trading cards with your camera, track your collection's value, and open digital packs to reveal real cards. Buy, sell, and connect with a vibrant community of collectors.

Highlights
  • Camera-based card scanning
  • Digital collection tracking
  • Instapack openings
  • Market value tracking
  • Card grading comparisons
  • Verified marketplace
  • Community sharing
Features
Currently charting
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Scan cards, track your collection, and open Instapacks to reveal real trading cards with Rare Candy. SCAN YOUR CARDS Identify raw and graded cards with your camera. Scan supported English and Japanese cards, check card details, and add your finds to your collection. OPEN INSTAPACKS Open curated digital packs and reveal real trading cards instantly. Keep your cards in your Vault, have them shipped to you, or exchange eligible cards for Candy credit. Explore available packs and find your next addition. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION Organize your cards in digital binders, follow master set progress, and manage your wishlist. Keep your collection updated as you scan. SEE MARKET VALUES Follow collection value and card-level price movement over time. Compare cards and use recent market data to inform your collecting decisions. Market values are estimates and vary with condition and available sales data. COMPARE RAW AND GRADED VALUES Grade Worthy compares raw and graded prices to help you prioritize cards for potential grading. It is a price comparison tool, not a guarantee of a card's grade or future value. SHOP VERIFIED LISTINGS Browse verified sellers, singles, sealed products, auctions, pre-orders, and new drops. JOIN THE COMMUNITY Share binders, show off your pulls, follow creators, and see what other collectors are building. Create an account to get started. Instapacks and marketplace purchases are paid. Terms and Conditions: https://rarecandy.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://rarecandy.com/privacy Support: help@rarecandy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rarecandy/

About

DeckTradr

This app is a comprehensive tool for trading card game enthusiasts, offering fast AI-powered scanning for collection management and a point-of-sale system for vendors. It provides real-time market data, portfolio tracking, and business analytics.

Highlights
  • AI-powered card scanning (0.2 seconds)
  • TCG point-of-sale system for vendors
  • Real-time market pricing and historical charts
  • Portfolio value tracking
  • Inventory management with P/L tracking
  • Price alerts and market insights
  • Supports Pokemon, One Piece TCG
Features
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The world’s first point-of-sale system built for TCG vendors — and the most powerful collection manager for every collector. FASTEST SCANNER IN THE INDUSTRY Our AI-powered scanner recognizes cards in as little as 0.2 seconds. Scan singles, sealed products, and graded slabs with unmatched speed and accuracy. Batch scan your entire collection or process vendor transactions at the speed your customers expect. BUILT FOR VENDORS DeckTradr Pro turns your phone into a full TCG point-of-sale system. Buy, sell, and trade cards with real-time market pricing at your fingertips. Track inventory P/L, manage events and expenses, run sales analytics, and export transaction history — everything you need to run your business from a card show table or your shop counter. • Buy, sell, and trade workflows with instant price lookups • Configurable vendor pricing percentages and rounding • Inventory management with unrealized profit/loss tracking • Event management for card shows and conventions • Expense tracking and sales analytics with date range reporting • Transaction export to CSV and Excel BUILT FOR COLLECTORS Organize your collection into custom binders, track portfolio value over time, and never miss a price move. Real-time market data for raw, graded, and sealed products keeps you informed. • Real-time market prices and historical price charts • Portfolio performance tracking with daily value changes • Graded card support for PSA, CGC, BGS, SGC, TAG, and ACE • Price alerts for cards and sealed products • AI-powered grading recommendations with ROI analysis • Market insights: top movers, trending cards, grading plays • Export to CSV, eBay, and Shopify SUPPORTED TCGs • Pokemon TCG (English, Japanese, and Chinese) • One Piece TCG • More games coming soon CONNECT Find friends, compare collections, and discover what other collectors are holding. Free to start. Upgrade to Plus or Pro to unlock vendor tools, advanced exports, and more.

Screenshots

Rare Candy3 screens
DeckTradr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rare Candy at none against DeckTradr's 3. Rare Candy also leads on ratings volume (11K vs 1.1K). DeckTradr's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 63%). 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. DeckTradr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Rare Candy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Rare Candy against 4.9 for DeckTradr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rare Candy has 11K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Rare Candy's written reviews are positive against 87% of DeckTradr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rare Candy ships an update every 10 days, DeckTradr every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Rare Candy versus DeckTradr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRare CandyDeckTradr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings)4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews86.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#32 — better#60
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB462 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperRare CandyDeckTradr LLC

Customer experience

Rare Candy

All ratings10,962 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews1,173 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral11.3%
Negative25.9%

DeckTradr

All ratings986 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.3%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative11.7%

Bugs and requests

Rare Candy

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cards not appearing in collection after scanning
  • Incorrect card variant identification
  • Frequent app crashes and sign-outs
  • Marketplace drops and releases not functioning properly
  • Inconsistent card pricing and value updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to untrack card sets
  • Currency conversion options
  • Follower/friend profiles and messaging
  • Customizable collection organization
  • Support for more trading card games

DeckTradr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rare Candy

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

DeckTradr

Subscriptions3
  • DeckTradr Premium$6.991 Month
  • DeckTradr Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • DeckTradr Pro3 Days trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Rare Candy free?
Rare Candy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeckTradr free?
DeckTradr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rare Candy or DeckTradr?
DeckTradr is rated higher. Rare Candy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while DeckTradr averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Rare Candy or DeckTradr have ads?
Neither Rare Candy nor DeckTradr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rare Candy or DeckTradr?
Rare Candy ships an update every 10 days, and DeckTradr every 5 days. Most recently, Rare Candy was updated on November 8, 2026 and DeckTradr on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Rare Candy or DeckTradr?
Rare Candy currently peaks at #32 in the App Store charts, and DeckTradr at #60. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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