Comparison

PokeScope vs Scanémon

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

Head to head
About

PokeScope

Instantly identify Pokémon cards with your camera and discover their current market value. Track your collection, view recent sales, and compare graded card prices. Organize your cards and monitor their total worth with regular updates.

Highlights
  • Instant AI card scanning
  • Binder scanning support
  • Market value display
  • Graded card price comparison
  • Recent eBay sales data
  • Collection tracking
  • Search and filters
Features
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PokeScope – Scan Pokémon Cards & See Their Value Point your camera at a card and PokeScope identifies it in an instant, shows its current market value, and adds it to your collection. PokeScope is a fast card scanner and price guide for Pokémon TCG collectors, players, and anyone who wants to know what their cards are worth. KEY FEATURES • Instant AI card scanner – Recognizes cards the moment they're in view, even through sleeves and binder pages. • Binder scanning – Move from card to card and each one scans as you center it. No need to take cards out. • Market values – See each card's name, set, number, and estimated market value. • Graded card prices – Compare values for cards graded by PSA, BGS, CGC, and more. • Recent eBay sales – See what cards have actually sold for. • Collection tracking – Organize your cards into collections and follow their total value. • Search & filters – Find cards by set, type, rarity, or value. • Regular updates – New sets and pricing data are added regularly. PREMIUM PokeScope offers optional paid subscriptions for access to additional features. Upgrade for unlimited scans, detailed price insights, and unlimited collections. Choose a weekly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://endlessloopapps.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://endlessloopapps.com/privacy.html PokeScope is an independent app created by Endless Loop Apps Inc. It is not endorsed by, affiliated with, or sponsored by The Pokémon Company International, Nintendo, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK Inc. Pokémon, Pokémon character names, the Poké Ball, and the Pokémon Trading Card Game are trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and GAME FREAK Inc. eBay is a trademark of eBay Inc. PSA, BGS, and CGC are trademarks of their respective owners.

About

Scanémon

Instantly identify trading cards and track their real-time market value. This app helps collectors manage their collections, browse sets, and understand the worth of their cards with a clean, intuitive design.

Highlights
  • Instant card recognition
  • Live market pricing
  • Track collection value
  • Browse and manage sets
  • Intuitive design
Features
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Explore the Estimated Value of Your Pokémon Cards! Scanémon helps you identify supported Pokémon cards, explore estimated market prices from available sources, and organize your collection. Why Collectors Choose Scanémon • Card Recognition: Scan supported Pokémon cards and review possible matches to confirm the printing. • Live Market Pricing: See up-to-date estimated prices from trusted sources so you always know what your cards might be worth. • Track Your Collection’s Value: Scanémon adds up your collection’s estimated value as you scan, so you can watch it grow. • Browse & Manage Sets: View full card sets and tap to track what you're missing. Organize like a pro. • Clean, Intuitive Design: A sleek interface built for collectors—fast, simple, and beautiful. Whether you're rediscovering your old collection, completing a set, or just curious about what’s sitting in your attic—Scanémon brings clarity, nostalgia, and excitement to every card you hold. Your collection has a story. Scanémon helps you see its value. --- Important Notes: - Try the onboarding scan and sample-card tour before signing in. Some features require a subscription; available offers and prices are shown in the app. - Scanémon is an unofficial app for collectors and is not affiliated with any official trading card publishers or marketplaces. - We have no affiliation with the makers of Pokémon or any other third party. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PokeScope4 screens
Scanémon3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: PokeScope at free with in-app purchases against Scanémon's subscription. PokeScope also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 10%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. PokeScope sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Scanémon sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. 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 PokeScope against 4.6 for Scanémon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PokeScope has 3.2K ratings behind it against 518, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of PokeScope's written reviews are positive against 10% of Scanémon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PokeScope ships an update every 8 days, Scanémon monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PokeScope versus Scanémon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPokeScopeScanémon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.2K ratings)4.6 (518 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews — better9.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better518
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#123 — better#173
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEndless Loop Apps Inc.Open Brace

Customer experience

PokeScope

All ratings3,156 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral7.9%
Negative45.7%

Scanémon

All ratings518 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive9.5%
Neutral14.3%
Negative76.2%

Bugs and requests

PokeScope

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Completely misidentifies some cards
  • Doesn't work as advertised

Requested features

2 requests
  • Sort cards by value, date scanned, etc.
  • Support for scanning Japanese cards

Scanémon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PokeScope

Subscriptions2
  • Card Price Scanner Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Card Price Scanner Annual$24.991 Year
7 purchases

Scanémon

Subscriptions6
  • Get Monthly Access$14.991 Month
  • Get Annual Access$19.991 Year
  • Get Monthly Access$24.991 Month
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  • Get Yearly Access3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Get Annual Access3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Get Annual Access1 Month trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Get Lifetime Access$119.99

Questions

Is PokeScope free?
PokeScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scanémon free?
Scanémon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PokeScope or Scanémon?
Scanémon is rated higher. PokeScope averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Scanémon averages 4.6 from 518 ratings.
Do PokeScope or Scanémon have ads?
Neither PokeScope nor Scanémon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PokeScope or Scanémon?
PokeScope ships an update every 8 days, and Scanémon monthly. Most recently, PokeScope was updated on November 8, 2026 and Scanémon on November 10, 2026.
Which is more popular, PokeScope or Scanémon?
PokeScope currently peaks at #123 in the App Store charts, and Scanémon at #173. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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