Comparison

Shiny vs CollectorVault

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

CollectorVault

Features
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CollectorVault is your ultimate companion for TCG enthusiasts. Instantly scan any card using your camera and get accurate identification, pricing insights, and rarity details in seconds. Whether you're a casual collector, serious investor, or a merchant, CollectorVault makes it easy to: 1. Scan cards instantly using advanced AI recognition 2. Check current market prices from real-time data 3. Identify card sets, rarity, and condition 4. Track your collection and value over time 5. Merchants: host events, manage your shop, and engage your audience Built with cutting-edge AI and collector-first design, CollectorVault helps you organize your TCG world and never lose track of your most valuable cards. Features: - Raw, sleeved, or slabbed cards — we scan them all - Real-time price tracking from PriceCharting and Yuyutei - Wishlist and portfolio insights - Secure cloud sync across devices - Designed for collectors, trusted by sellers - AI pregrading (corners and centering) Join the next generation of TCG tools. Scan smarter. Collect better. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://collectorvault.app/privacy

Screenshots

Shiny4 screens
CollectorVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shiny at none against CollectorVault's shown. Shiny also leads on chart position (#163 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Shiny sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and CollectorVault sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shiny ships an update weekly, CollectorVault every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Shiny versus CollectorVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShinyCollectorVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#163 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB116 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperShiny Cardboard LLCAaron Koh

Bugs and 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

CollectorVault

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Shiny

Subscriptions3
  • Shiny Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Shiny Pro - Collector Tools$7.991 Month
  • Shiny Pro - Collector Tools3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • 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
4 purchases

CollectorVault

Subscriptions4
  • Pro (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Premium (Monthly)$29.991 Month
  • Pro (Yearly)$69.991 Year
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  • Premium (Yearly)$299.991 Year

Questions

Is Shiny free?
Shiny is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CollectorVault free?
CollectorVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shiny or CollectorVault have ads?
CollectorVault shows ads; Shiny does not.
Which is updated more often, Shiny or CollectorVault?
Shiny ships an update weekly, and CollectorVault every 10 days. Most recently, Shiny was updated on October 22, 2026 and CollectorVault on October 9, 2026.

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