Comparison

ConsoleLens vs Gradeon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ConsoleLens

Features
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ConsoleLens uses augmented reality to place life-sized 3D models of game consoles in your space. Check if PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and retro systems fit your desk or shelf before you buy. Key Features: โ€ข AR visualization at true 1:1 scale โ€ข Modern consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch) free; retro models via in-app purchase โ€ข Compare multiple consoles side-by-side โ€ข Measurement tools and photo sharing โ€ข Premium mode: save setups, remove watermarks Perfect for gamers planning setups, collectors, gift buyers, and content creators. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sebastiankotarski.com/consolelens/privacy.html

About

Gradeon

Features
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Gradeon uses AI to scan, grade, and track your trading card collection. Get instant condition grades, real-time market prices from Ebay, Cardmarket and TCGplayer, and manage your entire portfolio in one place. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.gradeon.ai/privacy

Screenshots

ConsoleLens4 screens
Gradeon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ConsoleLens at none against Gradeon's shown. ConsoleLens also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). Gradeon's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ConsoleLens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Gradeon sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ConsoleLens ships an update daily, Gradeon every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
ConsoleLens versus Gradeon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConsoleLensGradeon
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily โ€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size119 MB79 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSebastian KotarskiFederico Vietti

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ConsoleLens

Subscriptions1
  • ConsoleLens Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • All Consoles$2.99
6 purchases

Gradeon

Subscriptions2
  • Gradeon Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Gradeon Pro Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time4
  • 2 Scan Tokens$1.99
  • 5 Scan Tokens$3.99
  • 15 Scan Tokens$9.99
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  • 50 Scan Tokens$22.99

Questions

Is ConsoleLens free?
ConsoleLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gradeon free?
Gradeon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ConsoleLens or Gradeon have ads?
Gradeon shows ads; ConsoleLens does not.
Which is updated more often, ConsoleLens or Gradeon?
ConsoleLens ships an update daily, and Gradeon every 2 weeks. Most recently, ConsoleLens was updated on September 18, 2026 and Gradeon on September 24, 2026.

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