Comparison

Pack Magik vs DeckTradr

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

Head to head
About

Pack Magik

This app helps Pokémon TCG collectors track their cards, analyze market trends, and assess grading potential. It offers tools for calculating ROI on sets and packs, with direct links to marketplaces and grading services.

Highlights
  • Collection tracking with live valuations
  • Market trend analysis and price charts
  • Grading insights and ROI predictions
  • Centering analysis and ding detection
  • Set and pack profitability calculation
  • Integrated marketplace links
Features
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Scan it. Price it. Grade it. Track it. Pack Magik is the unofficial all-in-one toolkit for TCG collectors — Pokemon, One Piece, Magic: The Gathering and Disney Lorcana. Point your camera at any card to get its live value in seconds, see what it's worth at every grade, and track your whole collection like a portfolio. 230,000+ cards. 60,000+ AI grades run. Built by collectors. AI CARD SCANNER • Identify any card instantly with your camera — ~96% match accuracy • Live raw AND graded prices (PSA, BGS, CGC and more) the moment it's recognized • Scan graded slabs too: cert number, grade and value read automatically • Bulk scan, then save, add to collection or export CSV in one tap COLLECTION PORTFOLIO • Track cards and sealed products with live valuations • Watch winners and losers, organize into groups, import in bulk • 200,000+ cards already cataloged by collectors AI GRADING • Upload photos for centering analysis, corner/edge/surface checks and a predicted grade — before you pay for grading • See which cards are actually worth submitting, backed by real population data LIVE PRICES & CHARTS • 230,000+ cards across 1,700+ sets, including Japanese and Chinese Pokémon • Price history charts, sold comps and market signals • Full graded price ladders: what your card is worth at every grade PACK & BOX ROI • Pull odds for boosters, ETBs and booster boxes — "rip it or flip it?" answered with math • Hit calculators and breakeven odds before you buy DEALS & ALERTS • A deal feed that scores live listings against real market value • Price alerts and a release calendar so you never miss a drop FREE TO USE Search, scan, grade and track — free. Go further with Lite, Prime or Pro subscriptions for higher limits and advanced tools (prices shown in-app). Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://packmagik.com/privacy_policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ The text and imagery related to trading card games, including card images, are copyrighted materials of their respective owners. Pack Magik is an independent application and is not produced, endorsed, supported by, or associated with The Pokémon Company International, Nintendo, Creatures Inc., GAME FREAK, Bandai, Wizards of the Coast, or Disney. Card images are used for identification and informational purposes only.

About

DeckTradr

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
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The world’s first point-of-sale system built for TCG vendors — and the most powerful collection manager for every collector. FASTEST SCANNER IN THE INDUSTRY Our AI-powered scanner recognizes cards in as little as 0.2 seconds. Scan singles, sealed products, and graded slabs with unmatched speed and accuracy. Batch scan your entire collection or process vendor transactions at the speed your customers expect. BUILT FOR VENDORS DeckTradr Pro turns your phone into a full TCG point-of-sale system. Buy, sell, and trade cards with real-time market pricing at your fingertips. Track inventory P/L, manage events and expenses, run sales analytics, and export transaction history — everything you need to run your business from a card show table or your shop counter. • Buy, sell, and trade workflows with instant price lookups • Configurable vendor pricing percentages and rounding • Inventory management with unrealized profit/loss tracking • Event management for card shows and conventions • Expense tracking and sales analytics with date range reporting • Transaction export to CSV and Excel BUILT FOR COLLECTORS Organize your collection into custom binders, track portfolio value over time, and never miss a price move. Real-time market data for raw, graded, and sealed products keeps you informed. • Real-time market prices and historical price charts • Portfolio performance tracking with daily value changes • Graded card support for PSA, CGC, BGS, SGC, TAG, and ACE • Price alerts for cards and sealed products • AI-powered grading recommendations with ROI analysis • Market insights: top movers, trending cards, grading plays • Export to CSV, eBay, and Shopify SUPPORTED TCGs • Pokemon TCG (English, Japanese, and Chinese) • One Piece TCG • More games coming soon CONNECT Find friends, compare collections, and discover what other collectors are holding. Free to start. Upgrade to Plus or Pro to unlock vendor tools, advanced exports, and more.

Screenshots

Pack Magik4 screens
DeckTradr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DeckTradr at 4.9 against Pack Magik's 4.4. DeckTradr also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (92% vs 71%). Pack Magik's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Pack Magik sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DeckTradr holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DeckTradr has 511 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Pack Magik's written reviews are positive against 92% of DeckTradr's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pack Magik ships an update monthly, DeckTradr every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Pack Magik versus DeckTradr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPack MagikDeckTradr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (29 ratings)4.9 (511 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29511 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#30 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB519 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathaniel GerdesDeckTradr LLC

Customer experience

Pack Magik

All ratings29 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%

DeckTradr

All ratings511 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Pack Magik

Subscriptions6
  • Pack Magik Lite$2.991 Month
  • Pack Magik$7.991 Month
  • Pack Magik Pro$24.991 Month
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  • Pack Magik Lite$29.991 Year
  • Pack Magik Prime Yearly$79.991 Year
  • Pack Magik Pro$249.991 Year
One-time3
  • 5 credits$1.99
  • 15 credits$3.99
  • 40 credits$7.99
3 purchases

DeckTradr

Subscriptions3
  • DeckTradr Premium$6.991 Month
  • DeckTradr Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • DeckTradr Pro3 Days trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Pack Magik free?
Pack Magik 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, Pack Magik or DeckTradr?
DeckTradr is rated higher. Pack Magik averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while DeckTradr averages 4.9 from 511 ratings.
Do Pack Magik or DeckTradr have ads?
Neither Pack Magik nor DeckTradr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pack Magik or DeckTradr?
Pack Magik ships an update monthly, and DeckTradr every 5 days. Most recently, Pack Magik was updated on September 21, 2026 and DeckTradr on September 22, 2026.

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