Comparison

PokeScope vs Mintgrid

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

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

PokeScope4 screens
Mintgrid3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PokeScope at every 8 days against Mintgrid's every 2 months. PokeScope also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 2) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). 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 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 PokeScope against 4.5 for Mintgrid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PokeScope has 3.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PokeScope ships an update every 8 days, Mintgrid every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
PokeScope versus Mintgrid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPokeScopeMintgrid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.2K ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.2K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#123 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEndless Loop Apps Inc.Ademola Kevin Bello

Customer experience

PokeScope

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

Mintgrid

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

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

Mintgrid

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
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 PokeScope free?
PokeScope 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, PokeScope or Mintgrid?
PokeScope is rated higher. PokeScope averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Mintgrid averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do PokeScope or Mintgrid have ads?
Neither PokeScope nor Mintgrid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PokeScope or Mintgrid?
PokeScope ships an update every 8 days, and Mintgrid every 2 months. Most recently, PokeScope was updated on November 12, 2026 and Mintgrid on November 5, 2026.

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