Comparison

Glimmer Scan vs HoloScan

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

Head to head
About

Glimmer Scan

Easily scan and catalog your Disney Lorcana trading card collection. This app uses intuitive recognition technology to track your cards and offers flexible export options. It is currently in beta with ongoing development.

Highlights
  • Card recognition technology
  • Collection cataloging
  • Export to Dreamborn.ink
  • General export format
  • Dark Mode support
  • Active localization
  • Customizable app icons
Features
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Glimmer.Ink: The Ultimate Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game Scanner Effortlessly scan and catalog your Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game collection with Glimmer.Ink! Our intuitive card recognition technology makes it easy to keep track of your cards. Simply point your camera, and let Glimmer.Ink do the rest. Export your collection to Dreamborn.ink, one of the leading Disney Lorcana card management sites, or export in a general format for ultimate flexibility. Important Notes: • Enchanted and promo cards are currently not supported. • Only English cards are recognized at this time; other languages will be supported soon. • Preloading images in the settings is recommended. • The app is still in beta and is being actively developed and expanded. • At the moment some cards are displayed incorrectly, the recognized and exported card should still be correct. Key Features: • Dark Mode Support: Enjoy a sleek, user-friendly interface in any lighting. • Active Localization: Experience Glimmer.Ink in your preferred language, with new languages added regularly. • Customizable App Icons: Personalize your app appearance for free. Legal Information: This app uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (https://cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. This app is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit Disney Lorcana. Join the Glimmer.Ink community and enhance your Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game experience today!

About

HoloScan

Effortlessly manage your Star Wars: Unlimited card collection. Scan cards with your phone's camera for instant recognition and organization. Track quantities, view statistics, and export your collection data.

Highlights
  • Effortless card scanning with OCR
  • Comprehensive collection management
  • CSV export and import
  • Detailed statistics and insights
  • Support for all current sets
  • Flexible display options
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HoloScan: Your Ultimate Star Wars: Unlimited Collection Manager! Are you a dedicated Star Wars: Unlimited card collector? HoloScan is the essential mobile app designed to help you effortlessly scan, recognize, and organize your entire card collection. Say goodbye to manual entry – with advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR), simply snap a photo of your new cards, and HoloScan instantly adds them to your inventory! Key Features: Effortless Card Scanning: Use your phone's camera to scan cards. HoloScan automatically identifies the card ID, number, and assigns it to the correct set. Our intelligent OCR algorithm works even with less-than-perfect photos! Comprehensive Collection Management: Easily add and remove cards, track quantities of your owned copies, and browse your collection by name, number, or set. CSV Export & Import: Securely export your entire collection to a CSV file for backup or sharing. Import functionality allows you to quickly add new cards or restore your collection. Detailed Statistics & Insights: Get a quick overview of your collection, including cards per set, total quantities, foiled variants, and more. Future-Ready: HoloScan supports all current Star Wars: Unlimited sets (e.g., SOR, SHD, TWI, LOF, JTL) and is ready for future releases. Flexible Display Options: Switch between classic list view or a dynamic grid view with card thumbnails to customize your Browse experience. Sleek, Modern Interface: Enjoy a beautifully designed app with a theme that highlights the stunning artwork of your cards. This app uses the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA), available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Glimmer Scan4 screens
HoloScan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HoloScan at 4.9 against Glimmer Scan's 4.1. HoloScan also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and review sentiment (91% vs 76%). Glimmer Scan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, 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. HoloScan sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Glimmer Scan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HoloScan holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Glimmer Scan's written reviews are positive against 91% of HoloScan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glimmer Scan ships an update every 5 weeks, HoloScan every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Glimmer Scan versus HoloScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlimmer ScanHoloScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (21 ratings)4.9 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.2% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2147 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size502 MB453 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJannik WortmannPiotr Drews

Customer experience

Glimmer Scan

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative19.0%

HoloScan

All ratings47 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

In-app purchases

None

Glimmer Scan

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HoloScan

Subscriptions1
  • HoloScan Pro$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Glimmer Scan free?
Glimmer Scan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HoloScan free?
HoloScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Glimmer Scan or HoloScan?
HoloScan is rated higher. Glimmer Scan averages 4.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while HoloScan averages 4.9 from 47 ratings.
Do Glimmer Scan or HoloScan have ads?
Neither Glimmer Scan nor HoloScan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glimmer Scan or HoloScan?
Glimmer Scan ships an update every 5 weeks, and HoloScan every 6 days. Most recently, Glimmer Scan was updated on October 30, 2026 and HoloScan on November 5, 2026.

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