# My Collection vs Hot Wheels Showcase™

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hot Wheels Showcase™ at 72% against My Collection's 20%. Hot Wheels Showcase™ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). My Collection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hot Wheels Showcase™ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. My Collection asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hot Wheels Showcase™ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hot Wheels Showcase™ has 2.2K ratings behind it against 204, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of My Collection's written reviews are positive against 72% of Hot Wheels Showcase™'s.

My Collection ships an update every 2 months, Hot Wheels Showcase™ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Collection | Hot Wheels Showcase™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-collection-comic-scanner/id6444194199/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-wheels-showcase/id6645736225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 204 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 25 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hip eCommerce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652987186) | [Mattel, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/365039495) |

## What reviewers say

### My Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-collection-comic-scanner/id6444194199)

Effortlessly catalog your comic book collection by simply taking a photo. The app automatically identifies the volume and issue number, provides a guide value, and adds it to your digital library. Manage and value your entire collection from your phone or web browser.

**Highlights:** Image recognition for comic identification, Automatic volume and issue number detection, Guide value estimation, Digital collection management, Web and mobile access

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient scanning feature
- 💡 Ability to see other users' collections
- 🔍 Provides pricing information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Inaccurate or missing pricing data
- 🕰️ Slow loading and performance issues
- 🔒 Unreliable login and data persistence

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or crashes on launch
- Inability to access previously scanned collections
- Incorrect recognition of comic variants and editions
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Manual entry option for comics not recognized
- Sorting and filtering options for collections
- Grading and slab support
- Trending/analytics for collection value


### Hot Wheels Showcase™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-wheels-showcase/id6645736225)

Digitize your Hot Wheels collection with this official app. Search for cars using various criteria, track your current collection, and create a wishlist of desired vehicles. It's a comprehensive tool for both dedicated collectors and casual enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Powerful search engine for cars, Track your current collection, Create a wishlist, Search by name, year, series, and features

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hot Wheels Showcase Unlimited Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Hot Wheels Showcase™ Unlimited Year | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive search engine
- 👍 Helpful for collectors
- 💡 Wishlist feature
- 👍 Tracks collection
- 👍 Good user experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login/logout issues
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Requiring login every time

**Reported bugs**

- Login failures
- Logging out when app is closed

**Requested features**

- Add ability to upload car photos
- Expand car data coverage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Collection free?

My Collection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hot Wheels Showcase™ free?

Hot Wheels Showcase™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Collection or Hot Wheels Showcase™?

Hot Wheels Showcase™ is rated higher. My Collection averages 2.7 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while Hot Wheels Showcase™ averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do My Collection or Hot Wheels Showcase™ have ads?

Neither My Collection nor Hot Wheels Showcase™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Collection or Hot Wheels Showcase™?

My Collection ships an update every 2 months, and Hot Wheels Showcase™ every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Collection was updated on November 7, 2026 and Hot Wheels Showcase™ on November 8, 2026.

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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.*