# Scanémon vs DeckTradr

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DeckTradr at 86% against Scanémon's 10%. DeckTradr also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanémon sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and DeckTradr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DeckTradr holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 516 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Scanémon's written reviews are positive against 86% of DeckTradr's.

Scanémon ships an update monthly, DeckTradr every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanémon | DeckTradr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (516 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanemon-trading-card-scanner/id6744415930/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decktradr/id6748241256/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 516 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.3% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | #194 | **#60** |
| Size | 53 MB | 462 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Open Brace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508888617) | [DeckTradr LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824774837) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanémon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanemon-trading-card-scanner/id6744415930)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Instantly identify trading cards and track their real-time market value. This app helps collectors manage their collections, browse sets, and understand the worth of their cards with a clean, intuitive design.

**Highlights:** Instant card recognition, Live market pricing, Track collection value, Browse and manage sets, Intuitive design

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Monthly Access | $14.99 | per month |
| Get Annual Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Get Monthly Access | $24.99 | per month |
| Get Yearly Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Get Annual Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Get Annual Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Get Lifetime Access | $119.99 | one-time |


### DeckTradr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decktradr/id6748241256)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Free · Reference, #174 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

This app is a comprehensive tool for trading card game enthusiasts, offering fast AI-powered scanning for collection management and a point-of-sale system for vendors. It provides real-time market data, portfolio tracking, and business analytics.

**Highlights:** AI-powered card scanning (0.2 seconds), TCG point-of-sale system for vendors, Real-time market pricing and historical charts, Portfolio value tracking, Inventory management with P/L tracking, Price alerts and market insights, Supports Pokemon, One Piece TCG

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DeckTradr Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| DeckTradr Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| DeckTradr Pro | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanémon free?

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

### Is DeckTradr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scanémon or DeckTradr?

DeckTradr is rated higher. Scanémon averages 4.6 out of 5 from 516 ratings, while DeckTradr averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Scanémon or DeckTradr have ads?

Neither Scanémon nor DeckTradr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scanémon or DeckTradr?

Scanémon ships an update monthly, and DeckTradr every 5 days. Most recently, Scanémon was updated on November 5, 2026 and DeckTradr on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Scanémon or DeckTradr?

Scanémon currently peaks at #194 in the App Store charts, and DeckTradr at #60. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*