# Beckett Baseball vs Baseball Card Scanner

The clearest difference is monetization model: Beckett Baseball at free with in-app purchases against Baseball Card Scanner's subscription. Beckett Baseball also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Baseball Card Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beckett Baseball sells 37 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Baseball Card Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Beckett Baseball against 4.6 for Baseball Card Scanner. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 245 and 190 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Beckett Baseball's written reviews are positive against 0% of Baseball Card Scanner's.

Beckett Baseball ships an update every 5 months, Baseball Card Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beckett Baseball | Baseball Card Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beckett-baseball/id643353868/reviews) | **[4.6 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-card-scanner-value/id6748856656/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **245** | 190 |
| Positive reviews | **24.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 93 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beckett Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495996256) | [Owen Schick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533526203) |

## What reviewers say

### Beckett Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beckett-baseball/id643353868)

Stay informed about the baseball card collecting hobby with this monthly magazine app. Get news, values for new and past sets, and insights into collecting trends. Essential for both new and experienced collectors.

**Highlights:** Baseball card news and features, Values for new and past card sets, Latest collecting trends, Upcoming card set previews, Reviews of new card releases, The Hot List with top cards and values, Price Guide with extensive ranges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (37)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beckett Baseball Auto Renewable Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Beckett Baseball Auto Renewable Subscription | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Beckett Baseball Auto Renewable Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Marrch 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| May-16 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Aug-16 | $7.99 | one-time |
| January 2017 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Jun 2020 Beckett Baseball | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sep 2020 Beckett Baseball | $7.99 | one-time |
| August 2017 | $7.99 | one-time |
| February 2024 (id:712447) | $9.99 | one-time |
| December 2023 (id:712453) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2024-78 (Baseb... (pp:1016962) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2024-77 (Baseb... (pp:1016969) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2024-74 (Baseb... (pp:1016983) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2025-90 (Baseb... (pp:1016906) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2025-89 (Baseb... (pp:1016913) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2024-87 (Baseb... (pp:1016920) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2024-86 (Baseb... (pp:1016927) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2024-84 (Baseb... (pp:1016934) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2024-83 (Baseb... (pp:1016941) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2024-81 (Baseb... (pp:1016948) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2024-80 (Baseb... (pp:1016955) | $9.99 | one-time |
| January 2024 (id:712450) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2026-86 (Baseb... (pp:1136526) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2026-83 (Baseb... (pp:1136530) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2026-80 (Baseb... (pp:1136534) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2026-78 (Baseb... (pp:1136536) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2026-75 (Baseb... (pp:1136540) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2025-87 (Baseb... (pp:1113294) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2025-84 (Baseb... (pp:1113298) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2025-83 (Baseb... (pp:1113300) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2025-81 (Baseb... (pp:1113302) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2025-78 (Baseb... (pp:1113306) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2025-77 (Baseb... (pp:1113308) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2025-75 (Baseb... (pp:1113310) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2025-74 (Baseb... (pp:1113376) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Digital option is better
- 👍 Cheaper than hard copy
- 👍 Contains the info
- 👍 Expanded price guide
- 👍 Great articles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult navigation
- 🐛 Hard to scroll
- 🐛 Bookmarks not working
- 🐛 Search not working
- 🐛 Prices missing for older cards

**Reported bugs**

- Bookmarks don't work
- Search doesn't work
- App won't load
- App keeps closing
- App freezes

**Requested features**

- Search or bookmark year and set
- Table of contents with clickable years
- Improve navigation and functionality
- Add prices for older cards
- Tabs or index for sets


### Baseball Card Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baseball-card-scanner-value/id6748856656)

Instantly identify sports cards using your device's camera and get real-time market values. Organize your collection digitally, track its growth, and access detailed card information. Supports baseball, football, basketball, hockey, and soccer cards.

**Highlights:** Smart card scanner, Live market pricing, eBay integration, Collection manager, Portfolio tracking, Detailed card data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Baseball Card Scanner 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Baseball Card Scanner 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Baseball Card Scanner 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beckett Baseball free?

Beckett Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Baseball Card Scanner free?

Baseball Card Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Beckett Baseball or Baseball Card Scanner?

Baseball Card Scanner is rated higher. Beckett Baseball averages 4.6 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Baseball Card Scanner averages 4.6 from 190 ratings.

### Do Beckett Baseball or Baseball Card Scanner have ads?

Neither Beckett Baseball nor Baseball Card Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beckett Baseball or Baseball Card Scanner?

Beckett Baseball ships an update every 5 months, and Baseball Card Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Beckett Baseball was updated on October 29, 2026 and Baseball Card Scanner on October 28, 2026.

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