Minifig Scan vs Card Grader Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Scan minifigure data codes
- Identify minifigure contents
- Links to purchase products
- Fan-made identification tool
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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.
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.
- AI-powered instant grading
- Expert human grading
- Card marketplace
- Community showcase
- View card prices
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Minifig Scan ships an update every 2 weeks, Card Grader Pro every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.
| Parameter | Minifig Scan | Card Grader Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (3K ratings) — better | 4.7 (5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 98.4% of reviews — better | 56.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3K | 5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days — 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, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francis Bonnin | Daniel Yaakob |
Customer experience
Minifig Scan
Card Grader Pro
User reviews
Minifig Scan
From 3K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Minifig Scan
- Buy us a coffee$1.99
- Buy us a minifig$4.99
- Buy us a set$9.99
Card Grader Pro
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro+ Monthly$9.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
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- Pro+ Yearly$99.991 Year
- Human Grade$1.49
- Fast Human Grade$1.99
- Human Grade$2.99
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- Fast Human Grade$3.49
- Fast Human Grade$4.99
Questions
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