Comparison

MerchVault vs SleeveUp

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

Head to head
About

MerchVault

This app provides real-time alerts for product drops and restocks from over 500 global retailers, covering music, collectibles, and more. It features smart filtering to customize notifications and a live feed of sales and new releases.

Highlights
  • Real-time restock and new product alerts
  • Tracks 500+ stores worldwide
  • Supports collectibles, vinyl, merch, and trading cards
  • Customizable keyword filtering
  • Direct add-to-cart links
  • Live feed of sales and new releases
Features
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Never miss another drop from your favourite brands, artists, and collectable retailers with MerchVault - the ultimate real-time product and restock tracking app. MerchVault now goes beyond music, expanding into collectables including Pokémon, Disney, One Piece, Jellycat, trading cards, vinyl, and so much more. We monitor 800+ stores worldwide so you never miss a release that matters to you. INSTANT NOTIFICATIONS Get real-time alerts the moment products restock or go live - not hours later on social media. Be first in line for limited edition collectables, vinyl, merch, and exclusives. GLOBAL COVERAGE Track products across hundreds of stores worldwide, including major retailers, independent shops, and brand-owned storefronts. SMART FILTERING Create powerful keyword filters so you only receive alerts for what you actually want - whether it’s Pokémon cards, vinyl variants, plushies, or limited merch. We've got you. LIVE & SALES FEED View a real-time feed across all supported stores, including restocks, new drops, and price reductions. VAULT Save items to your personal Vault to track, analyse, and share your finds with friends, family, or followers. LIGHTNING FAST Built by people with deep roots in the scene. Alerts are delivered within milliseconds of products going live, complete with direct add-to-cart links where possible so you can buy instantly. KEY FEATURES • Real-time restock alerts • New product notifications from 800+ stores • Collectables, vinyl, merch & trading cards • Custom keyword filtering • Multi-region support (UK, EU, US, CA, AU & more) • Direct add-to-cart links where possible • Clean, ad-free interface • Request new stores anytime AD FREE No ads. Ever.

About

SleeveUp

Features
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SleeveUp is the Pokémon TCG companion built specifically for collectors in the UK. Whether you're just getting into the hobby or you've been sleeving cards since Base Set, SleeveUp gives you the tools to track what you own, discover what you're missing, and connect with a community that shares your passion. Collecting, not just prices SleeveUp is first and foremost a collecting app. Browse the complete Pokémon TCG catalogue — every set, every series, every card — and build a collection that reflects what you actually own. Track your set completion, organise cards into virtual binders, and see your collection take shape card by card. It's the hobby made digital. UK market prices We show real eBay sold prices from the UK market — no US data, no global averages, just what cards are actually selling for here. Whether you're picking up a chase card, trading with a mate, or wondering if that binder is worth insuring, you'll always have a clear picture of UK value. A community for collectors Your collection is worth sharing. Follow other collectors, see what they've been adding, showcase your prized cards, and compare collections. SleeveUp is being built as a place for UK collectors to feel at home — not just a price checker you open once and forget. Key features: • Complete Pokémon TCG catalogue — every set from Base Set to the latest expansions • Track your collection and monitor set completion progress • Virtual binders — arrange your cards exactly as you would in real life • Live UK eBay market prices on individual cards and sealed products • Social profiles, activity feed, and collection showcases • Events listing — find Pokémon TCG events near you • Browse by Pokémon, illustrator, set, or series • Guest mode — explore the full catalogue before creating an account • Notifications to stay up to date with events and community activity SleeveUp is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Pokémon Company or its affiliates. Pokémon and Pokémon TCG are trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and GAME FREAK inc. SUPPORTER SUBSCRIPTION SleeveUp is free to use. Supporter is an optional auto-renewing monthly subscription that unlocks extra features. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ SleeveUp Terms: https://sleeveup.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://sleeveup.app/privacy

Screenshots

MerchVault4 screens
SleeveUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MerchVault at none against SleeveUp's 1. MerchVault also leads on ads (none vs shown). SleeveUp's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. SleeveUp sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. MerchVault asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MerchVault ships an update monthly, SleeveUp every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MerchVault versus SleeveUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerchVaultSleeveUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB228 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCURTIS TAYLORSleeveUp Ltd

In-app purchases

None

MerchVault

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SleeveUp

Subscriptions1
  • SleeveUp Supporter$3.991 Month

Questions

Is MerchVault free?
MerchVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SleeveUp free?
SleeveUp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MerchVault or SleeveUp have ads?
SleeveUp shows ads; MerchVault does not.
Which is updated more often, MerchVault or SleeveUp?
MerchVault ships an update monthly, and SleeveUp every 2 days. Most recently, MerchVault was updated on October 24, 2026 and SleeveUp on October 24, 2026.

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