TCG Codex vs QR CODEX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TCG Codex
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Built for serious TCG collectors. Track your collection, follow card prices, and manage your favorite trading card games in one clean, privacy-friendly app. Supports PokΓ©mon (International & Japanese), Lorcana, Magic: The Gathering (MTG), One Piece, and more. FEATURES: β’ Track real EU market prices β’ Manage collections across multiple TCGs β’ Organize cards with lists and filters β’ Build wish lists for chase cards β’ Track set completion β’ Browse detailed card information β’ Fast and clean interface β’ Unlimited card scans (BETA) β’ No ads β’ No user tracking β’ Privacy-friendly by design Browse cards and prices without an account. Create a free TCG Codex account to sync collections, wishlists, and more across devices. Whether you collect competitively, casually, or somewhere in between, TCG Codex helps keep your collection organized and your card values close at hand. Continuously improving with new features, refinements, and support for even more TCGs. Terms & Conditions: https://tcgcodex.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://tcgcodex.com/privacy Contact: https://tcgcodex.com/contact
QR CODEX
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The fastest way to scan and create QR codes! fast, and works offline.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TCG Codex at none against QR CODEX's 3. QR CODEX's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. QR CODEX sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TCG Codex asks for nothing beyond the download.
TCG Codex ships an update every 3 weeks, QR CODEX every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TCG Codex | QR CODEX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ivo Geersen | Bedirhan Altun |
In-app purchases
TCG Codex
No in-app purchases
QR CODEX
- Buy Me a Coffee$1.99
- Buy Me a Cake$3.99
- Buy Me a Meal$5.99









