# CardChain AI vs Provenant

The clearest difference is rating: Provenant at 5.0 against CardChain AI's 4.3. Provenant also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 6). CardChain AI's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CardChain AI sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month and Provenant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Provenant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 18 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

CardChain AI ships an update every 4 days, Provenant weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CardChain AI | Provenant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardchain-ai/id6751984656/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provenant/id6766748210/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CardChain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837774694) | [Oakland Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896321025) |

## What reviewers say

### CardChain AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardchain-ai/id6751984656)

This app uses AI to help collectors manage their trading card collections as smart investments. It offers a secure marketplace for sports cards, Pokémon, and other collectibles, revolutionizing how users collect and invest.

**Highlights:** AI-powered collection analysis, Smart investment portfolio management, Secure marketplace for trading cards, Supports sports cards, Pokémon, and more, Revolutionizes card collecting and investing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CardChain Pro | $8.00 | per month |
| Max Montly | $16.00 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $80.00 | per year |
| Max Yearly | $150.00 | per year |


### Provenant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/provenant/id6766748210)

Manage your sports memorabilia collection, track cards, and get real-time market values. Verify authenticity and connect with other collectors. Sync your collection to the cloud with a premium upgrade.

**Highlights:** Track autographed memorabilia and cards, Certificate of authenticity verification, Real-time market comparable sales, Card set completion tracking, Player insights and collection accolades, Inventory and insurance reports, Community features and public profiles

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Provenant Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Provenant Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Provenant Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CardChain AI free?

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

### Is Provenant free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CardChain AI or Provenant?

Provenant is rated higher. CardChain AI averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Provenant averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do CardChain AI or Provenant have ads?

Provenant shows ads; CardChain AI does not.

### Which is updated more often, CardChain AI or Provenant?

CardChain AI ships an update every 4 days, and Provenant weekly. Most recently, CardChain AI was updated on October 30, 2026 and Provenant on November 5, 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.*