Comparison

Pocket Catalog vs DeckTrace

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Catalog

Features
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Pocket Catalog: Your Universal TCG Collection Manager Manage all your trading card collections in one single app. No matter the game, no need to switch tools. Pocket Catalog is built around a clear philosophy: a generic, universal manager for every collector. Works offline and requires no account to get started. β–Έ MULTI-TCG, NO LIMITS Compatible with the major trading card games on the market and ready to add new TCGs progressively. One app for your entire collection, whatever the game. β–Έ ADVANCED INVENTORY MANAGEMENT Add cards with precise details: condition (Mint, Near Mint, Played), language, special version (Foil, Holo, Reverse, Full Art) and number of copies. β–Έ REAL-TIME MARKET PRICES We connect to secondary market data to give you an estimated value for your collection. Make smarter buying, selling and trading decisions. β–Έ DECKS AND ORGANIZED LISTS Build and manage your game decks. Organize trade lists, wishlists and duplicates with total freedom. β–Έ STATS AND TRACKING Visualize your collection value with detailed charts. Track set completion percentage and distribution by rarity, type or expansion. β–Έ PROFESSIONAL SEARCH AND FILTERS Find any card instantly. Filter by expansion, rarity, type, color, mana/energy cost or specific ability. β–Έ FAST AND LIGHTWEIGHT Clean, minimalist interface built for speed. Browse thousands of cards with no lag and organize your trade folder in seconds. β€” POCKET CATALOG PLUS β€” Take your collection further: ad-free, cloud sync, unlimited collections and advanced stats. Legal notice: Pocket Catalog is an independent TCG collection management app. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the owners of any trading card game. All trademarks and images belong to their respective owners and are used for informational purposes only. Prices are estimates from external sources and may not reflect actual market value. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DeckTrace

Track the real-time value of your trading card collection across major marketplaces. Get live price lookups, compare listings, and set alerts for target prices. Supports graded cards and provides historical value charts.

Highlights
  • Live portfolio value tracking
  • Multi-marketplace price comparison
  • Price alerts and watchlists
  • Graded card support
  • Historical value charts
  • Live price lookups
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Know exactly what your cards are worth, on Cardmarket, TCGPlayer, and eBay. DeckTrace is a live TCG portfolio tracker built for collectors, investors, and sellers across Europe and the US. Compare real market prices across all three major marketplaces, track your collection value in real time, and get notified when cards hit your target price, all in one app. Portfolio Tracking Add cards with quantity, purchase price, condition, language, and grading details. DeckTrace calculates your live portfolio value using real market prices, so you always know exactly what your collection is worth today. Live Price Lookup Search any card and instantly see live listings including Near Mint, Mint, and graded copies. View seller prices, shipping details, and direct buy links so you can act fast when the right deal appears. Multi-Marketplace Prices Compare Cardmarket, TCGPlayer, and eBay side by side without switching apps or browser tabs. Whether you buy in Europe or the US, DeckTrace gives you the full market picture in one place. Graded Card Support Track graded cards from PSA, BGS, CGC, and ACE with full grade details. Follow pricing that reflects actual graded card market value, not raw card estimates. Historical Value Charts Follow your collection value over time with daily portfolio snapshots and clear value charts. See how your cards grow, drop, and perform so you can make smarter buying and selling decisions. Watchlist and Price Alerts Set a target price on any card and receive a push notification the moment a matching offer appears. Never miss a deal on the cards you want. Built for TCG Collectors Pokemon TCG is fully supported. Magic: The Gathering, One Piece TCG, and Lorcana are coming soon. DeckTrace is designed to grow with your collection and your games. Free to Start Track up to 20 portfolio items and do 1 live lookup per day for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited portfolio items, unlimited daily lookups, watchlist alerts, and push notifications. No outdated estimates. No juggling browser tabs. Just live prices across Cardmarket, TCGPlayer, and eBay, and smarter TCG collection tracking. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.decktrace.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.decktrace.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Pocket Catalog4 screens
DeckTrace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DeckTrace at none against Pocket Catalog's shown. DeckTrace also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket Catalog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and DeckTrace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Catalog ships an update every 9 days, DeckTrace daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Pocket Catalog versus DeckTrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket CatalogDeckTrace
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.415.5 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size101 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgnacio Beltran MataQuantumDot

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pocket Catalog

Subscriptions2
  • Pocket Catalog Plus$0.991 Month
  • Pocket Catalog Plus$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pocket Catalog Plus$8.99
2 purchases

DeckTrace

Subscriptions2
  • DeckTrace Pro Monthly$7.001 Month
  • DeckTrace Pro Yearly$39.001 Year

Questions

Is Pocket Catalog free?
Pocket Catalog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeckTrace free?
DeckTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocket Catalog or DeckTrace have ads?
Pocket Catalog shows ads; DeckTrace does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Catalog or DeckTrace?
Pocket Catalog ships an update every 9 days, and DeckTrace daily. Most recently, Pocket Catalog was updated on October 28, 2026 and DeckTrace on October 31, 2026.

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