Comparison

Hobby Exchange vs RareScan UK

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

Head to head
About

Hobby Exchange

Features
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Hobby Exchange makes finding sports trading cards fast, simple, and fun. Search for your favorite cards — from rare vintage grails to modern autos — and instantly see live auction listings from over six of the top marketplaces, including eBay. Whether you’re hunting for a PSA 10 rookie or casually browsing prices, Hobby Exchange delivers the data you need in seconds. Key Features: • Real-time search across six auction sites • Supports all major sports and TCGs (basketball, football, baseball, Pokémon, and more) • View listing insights: average, low, and high • Tap to go directly to live listings • Tracks your recent searches No accounts. No clutter. Just lightning-fast card search tailored for collectors, flippers, and hobbyists alike. Whether you’re chasing a 1997 PMG, a Bowman Chrome rookie, or vintage Topps, Hobby Exchange gives you a smarter way to shop the hobby. We’re just getting started — and we’d love your feedback. Questions or suggestions? Email us at hello@hobby.exchange.

About

RareScan UK

Features
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Search UK Pokémon card prices using real eBay UK sold listings. See recent UK sale prices, compare market trends, and check card values based on publicly available marketplace data. RareScan UK is an independent, unofficial app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Game Freak, Creatures Inc., or eBay.

Screenshots

Hobby Exchange3 screens
RareScan UK4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hobby Exchange and RareScan UK are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Hobby Exchange versus RareScan UK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHobby ExchangeRareScan UK
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB197 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHobby Exchange INCOwen Melbourne

In-app purchases

None

Hobby Exchange

No in-app purchases

None

RareScan UK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hobby Exchange free?
Hobby Exchange is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RareScan UK free?
RareScan UK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hobby Exchange or RareScan UK have ads?
Neither Hobby Exchange nor RareScan UK shows ads.

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