# DeckTradr vs CardQuest TCG

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DeckTradr at 974 against CardQuest TCG's 6. DeckTradr also leads on chart position (#82 vs unranked). CardQuest TCG's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). 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 CardQuest TCG sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 CardQuest TCG. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DeckTradr has 974 ratings behind it against 6, 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 CardQuest TCG's.

DeckTradr ships an update every 5 days, CardQuest TCG every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DeckTradr | CardQuest TCG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (974 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decktradr/id6748241256/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardquest-tcg/id6789381374/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **974** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 92.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 462 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DeckTradr LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824774837) | [Holographic Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789381376) |

## What reviewers say

### DeckTradr

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

**Currently charting:** #82 Top Free · Reference, #147 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 |


### CardQuest TCG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardquest-tcg/id6789381374)

Manage your trading card collection with a virtual binder, open digital packs, and track your collection's value. Features AI grading, trade advice, and daily missions for rewards.

**Highlights:** Virtual binder for card collection, Open virtual packs from any era, AI card grading and trade advisor, Live market pricing and portfolio tracker, Daily missions for rewards, Instant card scanner

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CardQuest Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| CardQuest Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| 250 Bolts | $1.99 | one-time |
| 750 Bolts | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Bolts | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DeckTradr free?

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

### Is CardQuest TCG free?

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

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

CardQuest TCG is rated higher. DeckTradr averages 4.9 out of 5 from 974 ratings, while CardQuest TCG averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do DeckTradr or CardQuest TCG have ads?

Neither DeckTradr nor CardQuest TCG shows ads.

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

DeckTradr ships an update every 5 days, and CardQuest TCG every 4 days. Most recently, DeckTradr was updated on October 28, 2026 and CardQuest TCG on October 25, 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.*