Comparison

TCGSnap vs Mintgrid

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

Head to head
About

TCGSnap

Easily discover the value of your trading cards. Snap a photo of your YGO, Poke, MTG, or sports cards to instantly get their estimated market value, condition, rarity, and set information. Perfect for collectors of all levels.

Highlights
  • Card value estimation
  • Image recognition scanner
  • Condition assessment
  • Rarity identification
  • Set information lookup
  • Instant results
Features
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Scan your cards in real time — even offline. TCGSnap is an all-in-one card scanner and collection manager for collectors who own cards from many different games. Point your camera at a card and TCGSnap identifies it in seconds. No photo, no upload, no waiting for the cloud. ONE SCANNER. 10 CARD GAMES. Real-time offline scanning for: • Poke • MTG • YGO • OP • FAB • LOR • DBS • GDM • DGM • RB REAL-TIME OFFLINE SCANNER Open the scanner, point the camera, and cards are recognized straight from the live view. Recognition runs on your device, so it stays fast and works with no internet — at home, in card shops, at conventions or going through big binders. AI AUTO CAPTURE The camera detects your card and captures it for you, so every scan stays quick and accurate. CARD VALUE & MARKET INFO Check estimated values and price insights to understand what a card may be worth before you decide to keep or trade it. An internet connection may be needed for current market data. TRACK PRICES Follow card values over time and review available price history for the cards you own or watch. COLLECTION MANAGER Save scanned cards, create collections and keep cards from every game organized in one app. CARD DETAILS Name, rarity, set, estimated value and more when available. BUILT FOR LARGE COLLECTIONS A few favorites or hundreds of cards across many binders — one app instead of a different scanner for every game. YOUR CARDS. ONE SCANNER. Scan offline. Identify in real time. Check values. Track prices. Organize collections. Download TCGSnap and manage your whole collection from one place. Disclaimer: TCGSnap is an independent scanning, identification, pricing and collection management tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by any publisher or rights holder of the supported card games, and it does not reproduce their gameplay, rules or digital experiences. All game names, trademarks, card names, artwork and logos belong to their respective owners. Privacy: https://tcgsnap.net/privacy Terms of use: https://tcgsnap.net/terms

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

TCGSnap4 screens
Mintgrid3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mintgrid at none against TCGSnap's shown. TCGSnap's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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. TCGSnap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for TCGSnap against 4.5 for Mintgrid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TCGSnap has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TCGSnap ships an update every 3 weeks, Mintgrid every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TCGSnap versus Mintgrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCGSnapMintgrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size206 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDang Minh DucAdemola Kevin Bello

Customer experience

TCGSnap

All ratings1,495 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative73.3%

Mintgrid

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

Bugs and requests

TCGSnap

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blurry photos on iPhone 16
  • System overload issues
  • Photos not saved for later use

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add support for other card games like Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, Naruto
  • Increase number of free scans

Mintgrid

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TCGSnap

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Free Trial3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time$19.99
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 TCGSnap free?
TCGSnap 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, TCGSnap or Mintgrid?
TCGSnap is rated higher. TCGSnap averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Mintgrid averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do TCGSnap or Mintgrid have ads?
TCGSnap shows ads; Mintgrid does not.
Which is updated more often, TCGSnap or Mintgrid?
TCGSnap ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mintgrid every 2 months. Most recently, TCGSnap was updated on November 8, 2026 and Mintgrid on November 5, 2026.

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