Glimmer Scan vs TCG Codex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Card recognition technology
- Collection cataloging
- Export to Dreamborn.ink
- General export format
- Dark Mode support
- Active localization
- Customizable app icons
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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!
TCG Codex
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Built for serious TCG collectors. Track your collection, follow card prices, and manage your favorite trading card games in one clean, privacy-friendly app. Supports Pokémon (International & Japanese), Lorcana, Magic: The Gathering (MTG), One Piece, and more. FEATURES: • Track real EU market prices • Manage collections across multiple TCGs • Organize cards with lists and filters • Build wish lists for chase cards • Track set completion • Browse detailed card information • Fast and clean interface • Unlimited card scans (BETA) • No ads • No user tracking • Privacy-friendly by design Browse cards and prices without an account. Create a free TCG Codex account to sync collections, wishlists, and more across devices. Whether you collect competitively, casually, or somewhere in between, TCG Codex helps keep your collection organized and your card values close at hand. Continuously improving with new features, refinements, and support for even more TCGs. Terms & Conditions: https://tcgcodex.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://tcgcodex.com/privacy Contact: https://tcgcodex.com/contact
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: TCG Codex at 3 against Glimmer Scan's 1. TCG Codex also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Glimmer Scan ships an update every 5 weeks, TCG Codex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Glimmer Scan | TCG Codex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 502 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jannik Wortmann | Ivo Geersen |
In-app purchases
Glimmer Scan
No in-app purchases
TCG Codex
No in-app purchases








