Comparison

Scanémon vs TCG Value Card Scanner AI

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

Head to head
About

Scanémon

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
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Find The True Value Of Your Trading Cards! Scanémon transforms your phone into the ultimate trading card companion. With lightning-fast scanning and a sleek, intuitive interface, you’ll instantly identify cards and discover their real-time market value from top marketplaces. Why Collectors Choose Scanémon • Instant Card Recognition: Just point your camera at any trading card. Scanémon identifies it instantly—no matter the set or rarity. • Live Market Pricing: See up-to-date estimated prices from trusted sources so you always know what your cards might be worth. • Track Your Collection’s Value: Scanémon adds up your collection’s estimated value as you scan, so you can watch it grow. • Browse & Manage Sets: View full card sets and tap to track what you're missing. Organize like a pro. • Clean, Intuitive Design: A sleek interface built for collectors—fast, simple, and beautiful. Whether you're rediscovering your old collection, completing a set, or just curious about what’s sitting in your attic—Scanémon brings clarity, nostalgia, and excitement to every card you hold. Your collection has a story. Scanémon helps you see its value. --- Important Notes: - All app features are subscription-based, and no free content or functionality is available. - Scanémon is an unofficial app for collectors and is not affiliated with any official trading card publishers or marketplaces. - We have no affiliation with the makers of Pokémon or any other third party. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TCG Value Card Scanner AI

Quickly scan trading cards to identify sets and check market prices. Organize your collection, track values, and manage inventory with ease. Ideal for collectors looking for a smarter way to stay informed about their trading cards.

Highlights
  • Fast camera scanning for card identification
  • Market price lookup and value tracking
  • Collection manager for inventory and favorites
  • Save card quantities, condition, and notes
  • Search by name, set, number, and rarity
  • Build wishlists and monitor collection growth
Features
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Turn every pull into instant insight. Quickly scan trading cards across Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, and Lorcana. Identify sets, check market prices, and keep your collection organized in one place. Whether you're cataloging a binder, pricing cards on the go, or tracking long-term portfolio growth, Scanner Dex helps collectors stay informed. Features: - Fast camera scanning for quick card identification - Market price lookup and value tracking - Collection manager for binders, inventory, and favorites - Save quantities, condition, notes, and personal estimates - Search by name, set, number, rarity, and more - Build wishlists and monitor collection growth - Tools for collectors, buyers, and sellers Perfect for TCG collectors who want a smarter way to manage inventory, discover prices, and follow market movement with less effort. Subscription Information Some features require a subscription to access premium content and advanced AI functionality. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/lmaktstudio/Privacy-Policy-2b98d972f8dd807ab42de7b4f8dbefbd

Screenshots

Scanémon3 screens
TCG Value Card Scanner AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: TCG Value Card Scanner AI at freemium against Scanémon's subscription. Scanémon's advantage is ratings volume (516 vs 4) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scanémon sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and TCG Value Card Scanner AI sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Scanémon against 4.5 for TCG Value Card Scanner AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scanémon has 516 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 10% of Scanémon's written reviews are positive against 0% of TCG Value Card Scanner AI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scanémon ships an update monthly, TCG Value Card Scanner AI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Scanémon versus TCG Value Card Scanner AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanémonTCG Value Card Scanner AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (516 ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews10.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings516 — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpen BraceLingga Kusuma Sakti

Customer experience

Scanémon

All ratings502 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral1.8%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive10.3%
Neutral15.4%
Negative74.4%

TCG Value Card Scanner AI

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Scanémon

Subscriptions6
  • Get Monthly Access$14.991 Month
  • Get Annual Access$19.991 Year
  • Get Monthly Access$24.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Get Yearly Access3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Get Annual Access3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Get Annual Access1 Month trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Get Lifetime Access$119.99
6 purchases

TCG Value Card Scanner AI

Subscriptions6
  • Pro Weekly Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Weekly Plan7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • TCG Scanner Yearly Sale$19.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • Pro Annual Plan7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Pro Annual Plan1 Month trial$24.991 Year
  • Pro Annual Plan$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Scanémon free?
Scanémon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TCG Value Card Scanner AI free?
TCG Value Card Scanner AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scanémon or TCG Value Card Scanner AI?
Scanémon is rated higher. Scanémon averages 4.6 out of 5 from 516 ratings, while TCG Value Card Scanner AI averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Scanémon or TCG Value Card Scanner AI have ads?
Neither Scanémon nor TCG Value Card Scanner AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scanémon or TCG Value Card Scanner AI?
Scanémon ships an update monthly, and TCG Value Card Scanner AI fortnightly. Most recently, Scanémon was updated on November 5, 2026 and TCG Value Card Scanner AI on October 31, 2026.

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