# Shiny vs DeckTradr

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Shiny at 3.5K against DeckTradr's 511. Shiny also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). DeckTradr's advantage is chart position (#30 vs #153). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shiny sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and DeckTradr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Shiny against 4.9 for DeckTradr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shiny has 3.5K ratings behind it against 511, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Shiny's written reviews are positive against 92% of DeckTradr's.

Shiny ships an update weekly, DeckTradr every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shiny | DeckTradr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiny-card-value-scanner/id6593663349/reviews) | [4.9 (511 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decktradr/id6748241256/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 511 |
| Positive reviews | **95.2% of reviews** | 92.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #153 | **#30** |
| Size | 119 MB | 519 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shiny Cardboard LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760262290) | [DeckTradr LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824774837) |

## What reviewers say

### Shiny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiny-card-value-scanner/id6593663349)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shiny Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Shiny Pro - Collector Tools | $7.99 | per month |
| Shiny Pro - Collector Tools | $59.99 | per year |
| Shiny Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Collector Pro Gift Pass | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Collector Pro Pass | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Collector Pro Pass | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User friendly
- 🚀 Efficient and responsive
- 💎 Excellent customer service
- 🔍 Comprehensive database
- 📊 Helpful tracking and analytics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some missing/incomplete data
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain products

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Wishlist feature
- Grading recommendation system
- Set-based organization
- Total collection value tracking


### DeckTradr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decktradr/id6748241256)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Reference, #172 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

This app is a comprehensive tool for trading card game enthusiasts, offering fast AI-powered scanning for collection management and a point-of-sale system for vendors. It provides real-time market data, portfolio tracking, and business analytics.

**Highlights:** AI-powered card scanning (0.2 seconds), TCG point-of-sale system for vendors, Real-time market pricing and historical charts, Portfolio value tracking, Inventory management with P/L tracking, Price alerts and market insights, Supports Pokemon, One Piece TCG

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DeckTradr Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| DeckTradr Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| DeckTradr Pro | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shiny free?

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

### Is DeckTradr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shiny or DeckTradr?

Shiny and DeckTradr are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.5K and 511 ratings respectively.

### Do Shiny or DeckTradr have ads?

Neither Shiny nor DeckTradr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Shiny or DeckTradr?

Shiny ships an update weekly, and DeckTradr every 5 days. Most recently, Shiny was updated on September 24, 2026 and DeckTradr on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Shiny or DeckTradr?

Shiny currently peaks at #153 in the App Store charts, and DeckTradr at #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*