Comparison

Minifig Scan vs Card Grader Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Minifig Scan

Scan data codes on LEGO Minifigure boxes to identify the figure inside. This fan-made app helps you discover which minifigure you'll get before opening. It may also provide links to purchase figures online.

Highlights
  • Scan minifigure data codes
  • Identify minifigure contents
  • Links to purchase products
  • Fan-made identification tool
Features
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This is a fan application, LEGO® and the LEGO® logo are trademarks of the LEGO® Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this app. Find the minifigures you’re looking for and avoid unwanted duplicates. Scan the data codes on supported LEGO® Minifigures boxes to see what’s inside—even several boxes at once. • Keep track of your collection with counters, favorites and personal notes. • Browse minifigures and series, with 360° and stereoscopic views for selected figures. • Prefer a surprise? Blind mode helps you spot duplicates without revealing the characters. • Discover LEGO® news, offers and upcoming releases. • Add widgets to your Home Screen for the minifigure of the day, news and releases. • Make the app your own with dark mode, adjustable scan banners and accessibility options. Scanning requires a supported data code. The in-app help explains where to find it and which codes can be read. Some shopping links are affiliate links. Purchases through these links may support the app with a small commission, at no additional cost to you.

About

Card Grader Pro

Instantly estimate your card's grade using AI analysis of its condition, or opt for a detailed review from an expert. The app also features a marketplace to buy and sell cards, and a community showcase to view others' graded collections.

Highlights
  • AI-powered instant grading
  • Expert human grading
  • Card marketplace
  • Community showcase
  • View card prices
Features
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Get your cards graded instantly with AI or opt for expert human grading! Instantly receive an estimated grade using advanced AI image recognition, analyzing centering, edges, corners, and surface quality. For a more detailed assessment, upgrade to human grading, where an expert will carefully review your card, provide condition notes, assess rarity, and offer guidance on whether it’s worth submitting to a professional grading company. Key Features: - AI-Powered Instant Grading: Get an instant grade with cutting-edge image analysis. - Expert Human Grading: Receive a detailed review with personalized feedback. - Market: Sell your own cards, and buy cards from other users! - Community Showcase: Browse and compare other users’ graded cards. - View card prices! - And more! Card Grader Pro provides AI and human grading as informational estimates only. We do not guarantee any card will receive the same grade from PSA, BGS, CGC, or any other official grading service, and we are not liable for differences in grades, grading outcomes, or related losses. Terms of use: https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/pack-fresh.firebasestorage.app/o/policies%2FTermsOfUse.html?alt=media&token=42470ab8-bf02-4619-8f13-0f44255f7a3b Card Grader Pro is an eBay Partner and may earn a commission on purchases made through links in the app.

Screenshots

Minifig Scan4 screens
Card Grader Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

Minifig Scan and Card Grader Pro both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of Minifig Scan's written reviews are positive against 56% of Card Grader Pro's. Card Grader Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Minifig Scan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Card Grader Pro sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Minifig Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3K and 5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Minifig Scan's written reviews are positive against 56% of Card Grader Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minifig Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, Card Grader Pro every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Minifig Scan versus Card Grader Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinifig ScanCard Grader Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3K ratings) — better4.7 (5K ratings)
Positive reviews98.4% of reviews — better56.1% of reviews
Number of ratings3K5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrancis BonninDaniel Yaakob

Customer experience

Minifig Scan

All ratings2,952 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews2,429 reviews
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.2%

Card Grader Pro

All ratings5,037 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews342 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative34.8%

User reviews

Minifig Scan

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Accurate and reliable
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient scanning
  • 📋 Helpful collection tracking
  • 💰 Saves money on duplicates
  • 🤖 Easy to use and intuitive

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty scanning smaller QR codes
  • 🤖 Occasional scanning issues
  • 🗄️ Lack of support for older/other Minifig series

Card Grader Pro

From 5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good app for checking card grades
  • 🚀 Fast and accurate ratings
  • 💡 Useful for pre-grading cards before submission

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate grading in free version
  • 🐛 Doesn't work consistently

Bugs and requests

Minifig Scan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional incorrect figure identification
  • Scanning issues with certain Minifig boxes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more Minifig series
  • Improve scanning for smaller QR codes
  • Implement manual code entry option
  • Add historical collection data

Card Grader Pro

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Grading information is the same for all cards
  • Doesn't work half the time

Requested features

2 requests
  • Leveler when taking pictures
  • More advanced grading capabilities

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Minifig Scan

One-time3
  • Buy us a coffee$1.99
  • Buy us a minifig$4.99
  • Buy us a set$9.99
9 purchases

Card Grader Pro

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro+ Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Pro+ Yearly$99.991 Year
One-time5
  • Human Grade$1.49
  • Fast Human Grade$1.99
  • Human Grade$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Fast Human Grade$3.49
  • Fast Human Grade$4.99

Questions

Is Minifig Scan free?
Minifig Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Card Grader Pro free?
Card Grader Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Minifig Scan or Card Grader Pro?
Minifig Scan is rated higher. Minifig Scan averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Card Grader Pro averages 4.7 from 5K ratings.
Do Minifig Scan or Card Grader Pro have ads?
Neither Minifig Scan nor Card Grader Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minifig Scan or Card Grader Pro?
Minifig Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, and Card Grader Pro every 6 days. Most recently, Minifig Scan was updated on November 10, 2026 and Card Grader Pro on November 10, 2026.

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