Comparison

OP TCG Dex vs TCGX

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

Head to head
About

OP TCG Dex

This app helps players of a popular card game manage their collections and build powerful decks. It offers a comprehensive card database with search and filter options, allows users to track owned cards, and provides tools for creating and importing decks for battles.

Highlights
  • Fast card search and filtering
  • Complete card database with effects
  • Digital card collection management
  • Comprehensive deck builder
  • Offline battle mode with deck preview
  • Digital storage vault tracking
Features
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OP TCG Dex is the complete OP TCG companion app and trading card database app for players, collectors, traders, and deck builders. Search cards fast, scan cards instantly, build decks, track collection, organize vaults and check card prices. SEARCH, FILTER, AND FIND ANY CARD Use our fast and comprehensive card search to find cards by name, card number, set, color, cost, power, counter, rarity, type, and more. Browse the full card list and card index, filter by card rarity and card sets, and sort results for deck building. Whether you need card lookup, TCG card lookup, or card database access, every card is easy to find. CARD SCANNER APP FOR COLLECTION AND BATTLE PREP Use the built-in card scanner app and trading card scanner to speed up collection updates, deck checks, and match preparation. Card scan and card recognition help you scan card collection entries faster, scan card prices during trades, and scan cards into your inventory. Card scan to collection is optimized for repeat use so you can process large binders faster. COMPLETE CARD DATABASE AND CARD EFFECTS Access a robust card database with English and Japanese card text, trigger effects, card effects, and TCG english translation support where available. Review card market price, card value, card worth, and card trends while comparing English, Japanese, French designs. Use the app as your card effect reference app before and during games. DECK BUILDER, META DECKS, AND TOURNAMENT LISTS Build, edit, and save multiple OP Card Game decks in one place. Create meta deck lists, tournament deck builds with deck builder and deck manager. Import decklist ideas - use deck import tools, build deck plans faster, and track deck stats over time with OP TCG Dex. COLLECTION TRACKER, INVENTORY, AND ORGANIZER Track owned cards with this card collection app/card collector app. Manage and organize your card inventory. Know what you own before buying, trading, or building across English and Japanese versions. DIGITAL VAULTS AND DECK BOX TRACKER Track owned cards in a clean digital collection so you always know what you have before buying, trading, or building. Organize where cards are stored across binders, deck boxes, tins, and other vaults. Reduce duplicate purchases, speed up deck assembly, and manage your inventory confidently. PRICE TRACKER AND TCG PRICES Check up-to-date TCG prices with a practical price tracker for trades, purchases, and collection growth. Monitor card prices, card value changes, and market movement while deck building with OP.TCG Dex. TCG TOOLS, ASSISTANT, AND COMPANION FEATURES OP TCG Dex works as a TCG companion app and TCG assistant for daily play. Use TCG tools for search, scanning, deck building, collection tracking, and prep. OFFLINE BATTLE MODE WITH FRIENDS Use offline battle support: choose your deck, scan your opponent's deck, lay out cards, and reference card effects in English during games with a practical card simulator style layout. WHY PLAYERS USE OPTCG DEX DAILY - Fast card search and card checker flow for deck edits between rounds - Reliable deck builder app for brewing, testing, and tournament prep - Practical card scanner app for collection updates and trade checks - Card collection tracker, card inventory manager, and card organizer in one place - Helpful price tracker and TCG prices view for buying and trading decisions - Card database, card filter, and card list tools built for real players PRO FEATURES FOR POWER USERS - Expand base deck and vault limits up to 50 each - Unlimited card scanning for heavy users and large collections - Currency converter for clearer price comparisons - Notes on cards and decks - Deck statistics and charts - Ad-free experience OP TCG Dex helps you build better decks, manage your collection, and play with confidence. Download now and level up your OP Card Game experience. Terms of Use (EULA): https://optcgdex.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://optcgdex.com/privacy-policy

About

TCGX

Quickly find and trade collectible cards. Easily list cards you want to trade away and cards you want to acquire, and the app will facilitate the exchange. Streamline your trading process without needing external tools.

Highlights
  • Card search functionality
  • Trade management
  • Card acquisition tracking
  • Card offering tracking
  • Fast trading
Features
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TCGX is the smarter way to price, collect, and manage your trading cards. Whether you’re a player, collector, or investor, TCGX helps you understand your cards, track your collection, and make confident buying, selling, and trading decisions. Get instant access to card values, monitor your collection value, and stay ahead of the market with powerful tools built for every type of collector. • Quickly find cards with powerful search and scanning • Track your collection value in one place • Discover market trends and cards on the move • Make smarter trades with confidence Collect smarter. Trade better. Stay ahead of the market. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OP TCG Dex4 screens
TCGX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TCGX at none against OP TCG Dex's shown. TCGX also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). OP TCG Dex's advantage is ratings volume (179 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. OP TCG Dex sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 per 7 days and TCGX sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TCGX holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OP TCG Dex has 179 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of OP TCG Dex's written reviews are positive against 100% of TCGX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OP TCG Dex ships an update every 3 weeks, TCGX every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OP TCG Dex versus TCGX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOP TCG DexTCGX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (179 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings179 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB123 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFriedrich Fort NicolasWon Time LLC

Customer experience

OP TCG Dex

All ratings179 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral13.0%
Negative18.5%

TCGX

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

OP TCG Dex

Subscriptions9
  • PRO Access$1.297 Days
  • PRO Access1 Month trial2 variants$2.491 Month
  • PRO Trial Access7 Days trial$2.491 Month
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  • PRO Access7 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • PRO Access$2.491 Month
  • PRO Access1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • PRO Access1 Year trial2 variants$24.901 Year
  • PRO Access$24.991 Year
  • PRO Access1 Year trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$89.99
4 purchases

TCGX

Subscriptions4
  • TCGX Pro1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • TCGX Pro$5.991 Month
  • TCGX Pro1 Month trial$49.991 Year
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  • TCGX Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is OP TCG Dex free?
OP TCG Dex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TCGX free?
TCGX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OP TCG Dex or TCGX?
TCGX is rated higher. OP TCG Dex averages 4.6 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while TCGX averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do OP TCG Dex or TCGX have ads?
OP TCG Dex shows ads; TCGX does not.
Which is updated more often, OP TCG Dex or TCGX?
OP TCG Dex ships an update every 3 weeks, and TCGX every 9 days. Most recently, OP TCG Dex was updated on September 23, 2026 and TCGX on September 17, 2026.

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