Illuminator vs Glimmex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Illuminator
Instantly identify and view details for your Disney Lorcana TCG cards using your device's camera. Browse a comprehensive database, track your collection, and stay updated on new releases. This fan-made tool simplifies managing your card collection.
- Scan and identify TCG cards
- Full card database access
- Track card collections
- View card images and set info
- Stay updated on new releases
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Easily scan and identify your Disney Lorcana TCG cards with Illuminator - TCG Scanner! This unofficial fan-made app helps you quickly look up card details and stay up to date with the latest Lorcana releases. Key Features: Scan & Identify – Use your camera to instantly recognize and pull up card details. Full Card Database – Browse every Lorcana card with high-quality images and set information. Develop a Collection - Track your collection and complete sets. Whether you're building a deck or just admiring your collection, Illuminator - TCG Scanner makes exploring Lorcana easier than ever. Download now and start scanning! Terms of Service/EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Glimmex
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Glimmex is the fastest way to catalog your Disney Lorcana collection. Point your camera at a card — Glimmex reads the title on-device and matches the artwork against the full catalog. Add it to your collection with one tap. No typing, no manual searching. Scan cards instantly: On-device recognition reads card titles and matches artwork. Fast, private, works offline. Track your whole collection: Every card, every set. See what you own and what's missing at a glance. Know what it's worth: Live Cardmarket prices keep your collection value up to date. Browse the complete catalog: All cards across 13 expansions, with full details and market links. Yours, everywhere: Sign in to sync your collection across devices — or start straight away, no account required. Glimmex is free. If it earns a spot on your home screen, a tip jar keeps it growing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Glimmex at weekly against Illuminator's every 2 months. Glimmex also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Illuminator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Glimmex sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Illuminator ships an update every 2 months, Glimmex weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Illuminator | Glimmex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Andrew Reinhard | Zoltan Timar |
In-app purchases
Illuminator
- Pro - Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Pro - Monthly (Family)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Pro - Yearly$15.991 Year
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- Pro - Yearly (Family)$23.991 Year
Glimmex
- Buy me a Coffee$1.99
- Buy me a Cofee++$3.99
- Buy me a Dark Matter Macchiato$9.99
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