# Rare Candy vs DeckTradr

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rare Candy at none against DeckTradr's 3. Rare Candy also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 1.1K). DeckTradr's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 63%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

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 12K 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.

Rare Candy ships an update every 10 days, DeckTradr every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rare Candy | DeckTradr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rare-candy-tcg-card-scanner/id1608616408/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decktradr/id6748241256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | #62 |
| Size | 179 MB | 462 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Rare Candy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608616410) | [DeckTradr LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824774837) |

## What reviewers say

### Rare Candy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rare-candy-tcg-card-scanner/id1608616408)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent card scanning
- 📚 Comprehensive digital collection
- 💰 Accurate card pricing
- 🛒 Convenient marketplace
- 🤝 Friendly community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy scanning and card recognition
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and loading times
- 🔍 Limited card search and filtering options
- 💲 Expensive shipping costs
- 🔒 Account login and verification issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### DeckTradr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decktradr/id6748241256)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Reference, #177 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DeckTradr Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| DeckTradr Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| DeckTradr Pro | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 12K 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 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Rare Candy or DeckTradr?

Rare Candy currently peaks at #34 in the App Store charts, and DeckTradr at #62. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*