# TCG Grading vs BugLens

The clearest difference is rating: BugLens at 5.0 against TCG Grading's 4.5. BugLens also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). TCG Grading's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TCG Grading sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and BugLens sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BugLens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 101 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of TCG Grading's written reviews are positive against 100% of BugLens's.

TCG Grading ships an update every 3 days, BugLens every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TCG Grading | BugLens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcg-grading-card-ai-scanner/id6742651049/reviews) | **[5.0 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buglens-bug-identifier/id6754509659/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 96.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 162 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TINO RALF STRASSER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799175197) | [Vu Quoc Viet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651258574) |

## What reviewers say

### TCG Grading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcg-grading-card-ai-scanner/id6742651049)

Instantly assess the condition and value of your trading cards using advanced AI. Get professional-grade condition reports, pre-screen cards for grading services, and manage your collection with real-time market data.

**Highlights:** Instant AI condition assessment, PSA grading pre-screening, Collection management, Real-time market pricing, PDF grading certificates, Support for major TCGs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TCG GRADING Standard Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| TCG GRADING PRO Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| TCG GRADING PRO PLUS Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| TCG GRADING PRO Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| TCG GRADING PRO PLUS Yearly | $179.99 | per year |
| 5 Pre-Grading Tokens | $22.99 | one-time |
| 10 Pre-Grading Tokens | $39.99 | one-time |
| 25 Pre-Grading Tokens | $89.99 | one-time |


### BugLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buglens-bug-identifier/id6754509659)

Instantly identify insects using your device. Discover details about harmful species and save your favorite finds to a personal list. This app offers a comprehensive way to learn about the insect world around you.

**Highlights:** Insect Identification, Harmful Insect Identification, Favorite Insect List, Subscription Management, Account Settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium ($4.99) | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium ($24.99) | $24.99 | per year |
| $69.99 Use Forever | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Detailed and reliable
- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 👍 Accurate identification
- 👍 Practical for gardens and pets
- 👍 Helpful for learning and enjoying insects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TCG Grading free?

TCG Grading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BugLens free?

BugLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TCG Grading or BugLens?

BugLens is rated higher. TCG Grading averages 4.5 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while BugLens averages 5.0 from 43 ratings.

### Do TCG Grading or BugLens have ads?

Both TCG Grading and BugLens show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TCG Grading or BugLens?

TCG Grading ships an update every 3 days, and BugLens every 4 months. Most recently, TCG Grading was updated on November 12, 2026 and BugLens on October 30, 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.*