# TCG Now vs DCM Grading

The clearest difference is rating: DCM Grading at 5.0 against TCG Now's 4.1. DCM Grading also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). TCG Now's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TCG Now sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per month and DCM Grading sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DCM Grading holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TCG Now has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TCG Now ships an update every 3 weeks, DCM Grading every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TCG Now | DCM Grading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcg-now/id6746566095/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dcm-grading/id6768663163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TENTH INNING PRODUCTIONS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817434834) | [Douglas Mankiewicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896593916) |

## What reviewers say

### TCG Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcg-now/id6746566095)

Discover and attend collectible events for TCGs, Funko, and sports cards. Access detailed pricing data for your trading cards. Connect vendors and collectors.

**Highlights:** Discover collectible events, Attend TCG, Funko, and sports card events, Check detailed TCG card pricing, Connect vendors and collectors, Supports Pokémon, TCG, Funko, and Sports Cards

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dealer VIP | $49.99 | per month |


### DCM Grading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dcm-grading/id6768663163)

Instantly grade your trading cards using AI. Snap photos of your cards to receive a grade, subgrades, and detailed defect analysis within a minute. Manage your collection, track market prices, and even list items directly to eBay.

**Highlights:** AI-powered card grading, Subgrade and defect analysis, Customizable slab labels, Insta-List to eBay, Live market pricing, Collection management

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Grading Credit | $2.99 | one-time |
| DCM Grading - 5 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| DCM Grading - 20 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| VIP - DCM Grading - 150 Credits | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TCG Now free?

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

### Is DCM Grading free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TCG Now or DCM Grading?

DCM Grading is rated higher. TCG Now averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while DCM Grading averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TCG Now or DCM Grading have ads?

Neither TCG Now nor DCM Grading shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TCG Now or DCM Grading?

TCG Now ships an update every 3 weeks, and DCM Grading every 2 months. Most recently, TCG Now was updated on October 28, 2026 and DCM Grading on October 6, 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.*