# Card Grader Pro vs EthicalTCG

The clearest difference is rating: Card Grader Pro at 4.7 against EthicalTCG's 3.0. Card Grader Pro also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Card Grader Pro sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and EthicalTCG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Card Grader Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Card Grader Pro has 5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Card Grader Pro ships an update every 6 days, EthicalTCG every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Card Grader Pro | EthicalTCG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-grader-pro/id6743489803/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethicaltcg/id6799402846/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 149 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Yaakob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538646536) | [Jacob Demny](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799402848) |

## What reviewers say

### Card Grader Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-grader-pro/id6743489803)

Instantly estimate your card's grade using AI analysis of its condition, or opt for a detailed review from an expert. The app also features a marketplace to buy and sell cards, and a community showcase to view others' graded collections.

**Highlights:** AI-powered instant grading, Expert human grading, Card marketplace, Community showcase, View card prices

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro+ Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Human Grade | $1.49 | one-time |
| Fast Human Grade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Human Grade | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fast Human Grade | $3.49 | one-time |
| Fast Human Grade | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app for checking card grades
- 🚀 Fast and accurate ratings
- 💡 Useful for pre-grading cards before submission

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate grading in free version
- 🐛 Doesn't work consistently

**Reported bugs**

- Grading information is the same for all cards
- Doesn't work half the time

**Requested features**

- Leveler when taking pictures
- More advanced grading capabilities


### EthicalTCG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethicaltcg/id6799402846)

This app provides real-time updates on trading card stock at major retailers, powered by on-the-ground collectors. It helps users avoid wasted trips by showing store restock status and vendor activity, with community verification for accuracy.

**Highlights:** Live map of store inventory, Real-time restock and vendor status, GPS-confirmed collector reports, Photo verification for vendor sightings, Community voting on reports, Weekly store inventory reset, Online drop reminders

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ethical Pro Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Ethical Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Card Grader Pro free?

Card Grader Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EthicalTCG free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Card Grader Pro or EthicalTCG?

Card Grader Pro is rated higher. Card Grader Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while EthicalTCG averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Card Grader Pro or EthicalTCG have ads?

Neither Card Grader Pro nor EthicalTCG shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Card Grader Pro or EthicalTCG?

Card Grader Pro ships an update every 6 days, and EthicalTCG every 3 weeks. Most recently, Card Grader Pro was updated on November 10, 2026 and EthicalTCG on October 31, 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.*