# TCGSnap vs Mintgrid

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | TCGSnap | Mintgrid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcgsnap-tcg-card-value/id6738723607/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mintgrid-tcg-card-scanner/id6748286708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 206 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dang Minh Duc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770951176) | [Ademola Kevin Bello](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791254375) |

## What reviewers say

### TCGSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcgsnap-tcg-card-value/id6738723607)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Free Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| One time | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for Pokemon cards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid app with limited free scans
- 🔍 Camera issues with newer iPhones
- 🕹️ Ads are obnoxious
- 🤔 Inaccurate pricing information
- 🤖 Unreliable functionality

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Mintgrid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mintgrid-tcg-card-scanner/id6748286708)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| ValueMon Pro (Promo) | $22.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*