# TCGSim vs DigiScanner Card Lens

The clearest difference is rating: DigiScanner Card Lens at 5.0 against TCGSim's 3.0. DigiScanner Card Lens also leads on ads (none vs shown). TCGSim's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TCGSim sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and DigiScanner Card Lens sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DigiScanner Card Lens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

TCGSim ships an update every 3 months, DigiScanner Card Lens every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TCGSim | DigiScanner Card Lens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcgsim/id6474193450/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digiscanner-card-lens/id6764236338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 167 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kenta Hayakawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1681275019) | [Ha Quyen Ho Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886076061) |

## What reviewers say

### TCGSim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcgsim/id6474193450)

Practice popular trading card games solo with this easy-to-use app. It supports deck tuning, strategy research, and includes features like free card manipulation and dice rolls. Customize your experience with optional in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Solo play for 1-2 player fields, Free card manipulation, Deck and card management, Import decks via codes/CSV, Dice roll and coin toss, Customizable backgrounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Custom Field Image | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Custom Card Back | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Deck Slots | $2.99 | one-time |


### DigiScanner Card Lens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digiscanner-card-lens/id6764236338)

This app helps trading card players scan, browse, price, and organize their collection. It offers fast lookup, card details, portfolio tracking, and rule reference tools. Premium features include unlimited scanning, portfolio insights, and eBay price checks.

**Highlights:** Scan and organize card collections, Browse and search card catalog, View full card details with artwork, Access card and rule Q&A, Track portfolio value, eBay price lookup

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TCGSim free?

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

### Is DigiScanner Card Lens free?

DigiScanner Card Lens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TCGSim or DigiScanner Card Lens?

DigiScanner Card Lens is rated higher. TCGSim averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while DigiScanner Card Lens averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TCGSim or DigiScanner Card Lens have ads?

TCGSim shows ads; DigiScanner Card Lens does not.

### Which is updated more often, TCGSim or DigiScanner Card Lens?

TCGSim ships an update every 3 months, and DigiScanner Card Lens every 2 months. Most recently, TCGSim was updated on October 30, 2026 and DigiScanner Card Lens on October 28, 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.*