Diecast Collector vs Card Value Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Diecast Collector
This app is a digital companion for model car enthusiasts, offering the latest news, vintage collectables, and brand-new diecast releases. It provides regular price guides, auction information, and buying tips for a wide range of diecast models.
- Latest diecast news and reviews
- Vintage and new model features
- Regular price guides
- Auction and event listings
- Buying and restoration tips
- Extensive manufacturer coverage
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Diecast Collector is the most popular UK model collecting magazine, featuring both vintage collectables and the brand-new diecast releases. The monthly magazine is written and edited by collectors with a passion for the subject and includes a wide range of in-depth features and supplements on models old and new. • Features from the likes of Corgi Toys, Dinky Toys, Tri-ang Spot-On, Matchbox Superfast and Hot Wheels • Latest news and reviews • Regular price guides so you know what it's worth • Auctions, toyfairs and events. • Buying and restoration tips • The very latest releases from all the major manufacturers in the industry – AUTOart, Aviation 72, Bburago, Best of Show, Britains, Brooklin, CMC, CMF, Conrad, Corgi, Diecast Masters, DNA Collectibles, Ebbro, EFE, Eligor, Esval, Gemini Jets, Greenlight, InFlight, iScale, Ixo, Jada, KK, Maisto, MarGe Models, Matrix, Mini GT, Minichamps, Model Car Group, Norev, Northcord, NZG, Oxford Diecast, Paragon, Premium Classixxs, ROS, Schuco, Solido, Spark, Staples & Vine, Tecnomodel, Tekno, Top Marques, Triple 9, TSM, Universal Hobbies, Weise-Toys, Wiking, WSI, and many more. ---------------------------------------------- This is a free app download. Within the app users can purchase the current issue and back issues. Subscriptions are also available within the application. A subscription will start from the latest issue. -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. -If a subscription offers a free trial, at the end of the trial period, you will be charged the full price of the subscription. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription settings on your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update, please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions can be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx
Card Value Scanner
Easily scan sports cards to identify player, set, and release year. Get estimated market values based on condition and sales data. Organize your entire collection in one place and track its growing value.
- Fast sports card scanning
- Estimated market value
- Collection management
- Card details identification
- Condition and grade insights
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Scanzo: Scan. Value. Collect. Turn every sports card into a new discovery. Scanzo is the fast, easy way to scan sports cards, uncover card details, estimate market value, and manage your entire collection in one place. Whether you are ripping packs, chasing rookie cards, or building a collection you are proud of, Scanzo helps you keep up with every card that matters. Key Features 1. Fast Sports Card Scanning Scan a card in seconds and quickly identify the details collectors care about most, including: Player name Card series and set Release year Card number Estimated collectible value Preliminary condition and grade insights No manual searching. No endless typing. Just point, scan, and start exploring. 2. Smarter Card Value Estimates Find out what your cards may be worth based on the details that influence market price. Scanzo considers factors such as card grade, visible condition, and recent historical sales data from marketplaces like eBay. Explore estimated market prices and better understand the value behind every card—whether you are deciding what to buy, sell, grade, or hold. Market values are estimates and may change based on condition, demand, and recent sales. 3. Your Collection, All in One Place Keep your sports card collection organized and easy to follow. Add cards, review your collection anytime, and track your estimated total value as it changes over time. From your latest pull to your most valuable card, Scanzo gives you a simple way to see what you own and watch your collection grow. Scanzo is built for the way modern collectors collect: fast, visual, and always curious. Scan every card, uncover its story, understand its market value, and stay connected to the collection you are building. Download Scanzo and see what your next card is worth. Privacy Policy: https://ilovescanqr.com/scanzo/privacy Terms of Use: https://ilovescanqr.com/scanzo/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Card Value Scanner at every 3 weeks against Diecast Collector's every 9 months. Diecast Collector's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Diecast Collector sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Card Value Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Diecast Collector against 5.0 for Card Value Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively.
Diecast Collector ships an update every 9 months, Card Value Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Diecast Collector | Card Value Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Warners Group Publications PLC | MC Baby Sleep Expert Limited |
Customer experience
Diecast Collector
Card Value Scanner
In-app purchases
Diecast Collector
- Diecast Collector Auto-Renewable Subscription$3.991 Month
- Diecast Collector Auto Renewable Subscription$4.991 Month
- Diecast Collector 3M Auto Sub$17.493 Months
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- Diecast Collector Auto-Renewable Subscription1 Month trial$63.991 Year
- The Corgi Story (id:676041)$2.99
- Diecast Models ... (id:706023)$2.99
- Diecast Models ... (id:706026)$2.99
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- April 2013 (id:825640)$6.99
- July 2013 (id:825649)$6.99
- January 2025 (pp:1110416)$6.99
- September 2024 (pp:1000579)$6.99
- Diecast Collector 6 Issue Bundle$24.99
Card Value Scanner
- Annual trial7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Annual first1 Month trial$39.991 Year
Questions
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