OP.TCG vs Shiny
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OP.TCG
Manage your card game collection and build decks with a comprehensive database. Track card versions, condition, and prices, with tools for statistics and smart searching. An optional subscription unlocks advanced features like market prices and meta deck exploration.
- Collection management with detailed card info
- Deck creation, saving, import/export
- Market price tracking for cards and sealed items
- Collection value and profit statistics
- Smart search and powerful filters
- Cloud sync for data backup
- AI-powered card scanner (with subscription)
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OP.TCG — Track Your OP Card Game Collection & Decks Discover the most complete database for OP TCG collectors & players. Access over 16,000 references, including cards from all sets and sealed items (boosters, decks, displays), in Japanese and international versions — all in one app. COLLECTION MANAGEMENT Track every card and sealed item with detailed info: • Versions, condition, grading (PSA, BGS…) • Purchase & sale prices • Quick shop button to TCGPlayer, CardMarket and eBay DECK BUILDER + META EXPLORER • Create, save, import and export unlimited decks • With OP.TCG PLUS, unlock full access to meta decks • View each deck's estimated value and card price breakdown STATISTICS & TOOLS Get insights into your collection’s value and progression: • Total cards by language • Total purchase amount, total sales, and profit made • Duplicates and graded cards • Track your collection’s total value, updated daily SMART SEARCH & FILTERS Quickly find any card using powerful filters: • Search by name, set, rarity, type, language and more • Save time and take full control of your collection CLOUD SYNC Your data is safely backed up with your Apple account. Switch devices with zero data loss. UNLOCK OP.TCG PLUS Get more with OP.TCG PLUS: • View card & sealed market prices • Estimate your full collection (refreshed daily) • Unlimited AI-Powered Card Scanner • Create unlimited favorite lists • Explore the latest meta decks • See the value of decks and entire sets • Advanced filters and future features AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE OP.TCG participates in affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to the eBay Partner Network and TCGPlayer. This means that some of the links on the app or website are affiliate links, and if you click on them and make a purchase, OP.TCG may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. PRIVACY & TERMS Terms: https://optcg.app/terms Privacy: https://optcg.app/privacy DISCLAIMER OP.TCG is not an official One Piece application. It is in no way affiliated, endorsed, or supported by Bandai Co., Ltd.
Shiny
Instantly scan and value trading cards from popular games like Pokemon, MTG, and YuGiOh!. Organize your collection, track prices, and discover new cards with a vast database. Features include price alerts, unlimited collection management, and a centering tool for grading checks.
- Instant card scanning and valuation
- Price change alerts
- Unlimited collection management
- Real-time and historical TCG prices
- Advanced search and filtering
- Card centering tool for grading
- Cross-device collection syncing
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Join 1M+ Pokemon card & TCG collectors who trust Shiny to identify their trading cards and manage their collections. Scan your cards to get instant, real-time market values based on completed sales. Turn your card collection into a digital portfolio with Shiny! The fastest and most accurate card scanner app for card collectors globally. SCAN WITH PRECISION Leverage the industry's fastest trading card recognition technology with unlimited scanning. Combined with powerful advanced filtering tools, you can easily identify your cards in seconds and instantly pull up real-time market values. MANAGE YOUR PORTFOLIO Professionally manage unlimited items, sets, folders, and wish lists completely for free. Turn your physical collection into a digital powerhouse and access your TCG collection seamlessly across all your devices, so your digital portfolio is always with you. REAL-TIME MARKET INSIGHTS Access millions of trading card, sealed product, and card grading prices alongside historical data for free. With localized pricing data at your fingertips, you can set custom price alerts for singles, sealed products, or slabs and never miss a market shift. PREP FOR GRADING Perform advanced card grading checks with our built-in Centering Tool before sending your cards off. Take the guesswork out of the process and ensure your cards are in optimal condition for submission to major grading companies. JOIN A GLOBAL COMMUNITY Join a worldwide community of 1M+ collectors! Download Shiny today and experience the industry standard in precision scanning. Connect with the market's most trusted data and celebrate the hobby with collectors around the globe. More about Shiny: Terms of Service: https://www.getshiny.io/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.getshiny.io/privacy-policy E-mail: contact@getshiny.io Developer: Shiny Cardboard, LLC Download Shiny today to turn your physical collection into a digital powerhouse! Supported Games: Pokémon, One Piece, Magic the Gathering, Yugioh, Dragon Ball, Gundam, Riftbound, Disney Lorcana, and emerging card games Pokémon Support: English, Japanese, and Chinese sets One Piece Support: English and Japanese sets Pricing Localization: Global support across multiple international currencies
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Shiny at 4.9 against OP.TCG's 4.6. Shiny also leads on ratings volume (3.6K vs 157) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. OP.TCG sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Shiny sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Shiny holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shiny has 3.6K ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of OP.TCG's written reviews are positive against 95% of Shiny's.
OP.TCG ships an update every 3 weeks, Shiny weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OP.TCG | Shiny |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (157 ratings) | 4.9 (3.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | 95.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 157 | 3.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #148 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Mikhael Lopez | Shiny Cardboard LLC |
Customer experience
OP.TCG
Shiny
Bugs and requests
OP.TCG
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Shiny
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Wishlist feature
- Grading recommendation system
- Set-based organization
- Total collection value tracking
In-app purchases
OP.TCG
- Monthly contribution3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Annually contribution$39.991 Year
- Lifetime contribution$99.99
Shiny
- Shiny Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Shiny Pro - Collector Tools$7.991 Month
- Shiny Pro - Collector Tools3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Shiny Pro$9.99
- Collector Pro Gift Pass$34.99
- Lifetime Collector Pro Pass$99.99
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- Lifetime Collector Pro Pass$119.99









