# DeckTradr vs Takara TCG

The clearest difference is ads: DeckTradr at none against Takara TCG's shown. DeckTradr also leads on ratings volume (937 vs 3) and chart position (#68 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DeckTradr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Takara TCG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for DeckTradr against 5.0 for Takara TCG. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DeckTradr has 937 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of DeckTradr's written reviews are positive against 100% of Takara TCG's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DeckTradr | Takara TCG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (937 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decktradr/id6748241256/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takara-tcg-master-set-tracker/id6758921180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **937** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 92.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 462 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DeckTradr LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824774837) | [Auster Chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875774145) |

## What reviewers say

### DeckTradr

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

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Free · Reference, #141 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 |


### Takara TCG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/takara-tcg-master-set-tracker/id6758921180)

Manage your trading card collection with ease. Scan cards instantly to identify them, track your set completion progress, and organize them in virtual binders. View live market prices and access your collection offline.

**Highlights:** Card scanning and identification, Set completion tracking, Customizable virtual binders, Live market price updates, Offline collection access, Data export (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Takara Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Takara Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DeckTradr free?

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

### Is Takara TCG free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DeckTradr or Takara TCG?

Takara TCG is rated higher. DeckTradr averages 4.9 out of 5 from 937 ratings, while Takara TCG averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do DeckTradr or Takara TCG have ads?

Takara TCG shows ads; DeckTradr does not.

### Which is updated more often, DeckTradr or Takara TCG?

DeckTradr ships an update every 5 days, and Takara TCG every 5 days. Most recently, DeckTradr was updated on October 25, 2026 and Takara TCG on October 12, 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.*