Comparison

Shiny vs Mintgrid

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

Mintgrid

Effortlessly scan, identify, and track your Pokémon TCG collection. Manage your cards, monitor price movements, and organize your collection with this comprehensive tool. It provides insights into market value and collection growth.

Highlights
  • Scan and identify Pokémon cards
  • Check card price and market value
  • Track collection value over time
  • Organize cards into binders
  • View latest sets and expansions
  • Monitor collection trends
Features
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Meet Mintgrid, a trading card companion for collectors. Scan a card to identify it, explore its set, and check available market prices and price history. Build your collection in binders, follow cards on your watchlist, and see how your portfolio changes over time. SCAN AND DISCOVER Point your camera at a card to find a likely match. Review the result before adding it to your collection, or search the catalog and browse recent sets manually. KEEP YOUR COLLECTION ORGANIZED Add cards and copies to binders, manage your holdings, and track collection value. A watchlist keeps interesting cards close even when you do not own them yet. EXPLORE PRICES AND CONDITION See available market prices and historical charts for supported cards. Optional AI grading provides an estimated condition assessment; it is not a professional grade or guarantee of value. Mintgrid offers limited free scanning and collection tools. A subscription unlocks higher limits and additional features. Prices and availability vary by card and market. Privacy: https://www.tcgscanner.pro/privacy-policy Terms: https://www.tcgscanner.pro/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Shiny4 screens
Mintgrid3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shiny at every 5 days against Mintgrid's every 2 months. Shiny also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (3.6K vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shiny sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Mintgrid sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shiny holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shiny has 3.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shiny ships an update every 5 days, Mintgrid every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Shiny versus Mintgrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShinyMintgrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3.6K ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews95.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#142 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB96 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperShiny Cardboard LLCAdemola Kevin Bello

Customer experience

Shiny

All ratings3,592 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews633 reviews
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.7%

Mintgrid

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Mintgrid

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

Mintgrid

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • ValueMon Pro (Promo)$22.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Shiny free?
Shiny is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mintgrid free?
Mintgrid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shiny or Mintgrid?
Shiny is rated higher. Shiny averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Mintgrid averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Shiny or Mintgrid have ads?
Neither Shiny nor Mintgrid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shiny or Mintgrid?
Shiny ships an update every 5 days, and Mintgrid every 2 months. Most recently, Shiny was updated on October 2, 2026 and Mintgrid on October 1, 2026.

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