# PPFD METER vs TCGrade Binder

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TCGrade Binder at 100% against PPFD METER's 53%. TCGrade Binder also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). PPFD METER's advantage is ratings volume (129 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PPFD METER sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TCGrade Binder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TCGrade Binder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PPFD METER has 129 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of PPFD METER's written reviews are positive against 100% of TCGrade Binder's.

PPFD METER ships an update every 3 weeks, TCGrade Binder every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PPFD METER | TCGrade Binder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppfd-meter-grow-light-meter/id6479329051/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcgrade-binder/id6810017961/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **129** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Candas Pamukcu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735587895) | [Jonathan Binasco](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773177446) |

## What reviewers say

### PPFD METER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppfd-meter-grow-light-meter/id6479329051)

This app measures light intensity for plants, converting LUX to PPFD and DLI. It offers advanced light mapping, uniformity analysis, and efficiency insights to optimize plant growth. Customize profiles for different environments and growth stages.

**Highlights:** LUX, PPFD, DLI, and PAR measurements, Light mapping and distribution analysis, Uniformity and PPF evaluation, Energy efficiency and consumption tracking, Customizable setting profiles, Bluetooth sensor integration

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $29.99 | one-time |


### TCGrade Binder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcgrade-binder/id6810017961)

Digitally organize and track your trading card collection with realistic binder pages. Monitor card details, market value, and collection growth. Features multi-game support and a wishlist for desired cards.

**Highlights:** Digital binder pages with animations, Track card details and market value, Automatic gain/loss calculations, Multi-game support with autocomplete, Wishlist functionality, Duplicate detection, Export to PDF and shareable links

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PPFD METER free?

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

### Is TCGrade Binder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PPFD METER or TCGrade Binder?

TCGrade Binder is rated higher. PPFD METER averages 4.6 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while TCGrade Binder averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PPFD METER or TCGrade Binder have ads?

PPFD METER shows ads; TCGrade Binder does not.

### Which is updated more often, PPFD METER or TCGrade Binder?

PPFD METER ships an update every 3 weeks, and TCGrade Binder every 9 days. Most recently, PPFD METER was updated on October 25, 2026 and TCGrade Binder on October 21, 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.*