# PokeScope vs Scanémon

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PokeScope | Scanémon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokescope-card-value-scanner/id6739146586/reviews) | **[4.6 (518 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanemon-trading-card-scanner/id6744415930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 518 |
| Positive reviews | **46.4% of reviews** | 9.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | #195 |
| Size | 66 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Endless Loop Apps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064129037) | [Open Brace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508888617) |

## What reviewers say

### PokeScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokescope-card-value-scanner/id6739146586)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Grossing · Reference, #178 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Card Price Scanner Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Card Price Scanner Annual | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast scanning
- 👍 Accurate card recognition
- 👍 Works with cards in sleeves/binders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Misidentifies some cards
- 🔒 Requires paid subscription
- 🐛 Can't scan the same card multiple times

**Reported bugs**

- Completely misidentifies some cards
- Doesn't work as advertised

**Requested features**

- Sort cards by value, date scanned, etc.
- Support for scanning Japanese cards


### Scanémon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanemon-trading-card-scanner/id6744415930)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Monthly Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Get Annual Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Get Monthly Access | $24.99 | per month |
| Get Yearly Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Get Annual Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Get Annual Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Get Lifetime Access | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 #122 in the App Store charts, and Scanémon at #195. 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.*