Comparison

Bitcoinist vs REC Card Grading App

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

Head to head
About

Bitcoinist

This app allows users to mine Bitcoin using professional, remote hardware without impacting their phone's performance. It offers transparent pricing, live monitoring, and direct BTC wallet delivery, making Bitcoin mining accessible without technical expertise.

Highlights
  • Remote ASIC miner deployment
  • Global data center operations
  • Live monitoring and status updates
  • Time-bound mining contracts
  • Direct BTC wallet payouts
  • No device strain or heat
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Bitcoin mining, unchained. Real ASIC hardware. Your choice of pool. Managed from your iPhone. Put real mining power to work. Rent remote Bitcoin mining capacity in 1 TH/s units, choose your pool and follow your mining activity in one app. Your Phone Is the Control Panel The mining happens on datacenter-hosted hardware. Electricity, maintenance and operation are included in your rental. Manage your miners without buying, installing or maintaining equipment at home. Choose How You Mine ▸ Public Pool. Join OCEAN and contribute mining work alongside other miners. ▸ Private Pools. Create your own pool or join other users. Combine your mining power to compete for a block. When your pool finds a valid block, eligible participants share its reward according to the pool’s allocation rules. ▸ Mix Your Approach. Manage miners across Public Pool mode and private pools. Follow the Action Track miner status, mining activity, estimated rewards and payout status. Explore user and pool leaderboards and see how your mining activity compares. Learn. Participate. Earn Diamonds. Explore Bitcoin Academy and earn Diamonds through learning activities and qualifying referrals. Use them for mining rentals, extensions and avatars. Diamonds are in-app points with no direct Bitcoin or cash redemption. Connect Your Own Wallet Set your external Bitcoin address to receive eligible mining payouts. Bitcoinist does not provide a wallet or hold user Bitcoin. Payouts go to the external Bitcoin address you provide. Automatic payouts require at least 7,000 eligible sats and a valid Bitcoin address. Private-pool block rewards must reach Bitcoin’s 100-block maturity before distribution. Bitcoinist covers public-pool fees and Bitcoin network transaction fees for user payouts. Any private-pool organizer fee is shown before you join. Start Your Way Choose a mining rental or subscription through Apple In-App Purchase. Current prices, mining capacity, duration and billing terms are shown before you buy. Mining results vary. Bitcoin rewards, profitability and payout timing are not guaranteed. Choose your pool. Activate your miners. Follow the work. Bitcoinist is operated by BFM Company Limited, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Business licence No. 07010714. Terms & Conditions (EULA): https://bitcoinist.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://bitcoinist.app/privacy Questions? support@bitcoinist.app

About

REC Card Grading App

Instantly analyze your trading cards using AI to receive detailed grades and sub-grades. Discover market values, compete on leaderboards, and buy/sell cards in a dedicated marketplace. Stay informed with the latest card news.

Highlights
  • AI-powered card analysis
  • Detailed grading and sub-grades
  • Instant defect detection
  • Real-time market valuations
  • Collector marketplace
  • Global leaderboards
  • Trading card news
Features
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REC Grading uses AI to analyze your trading cards and give you a detailed grade — just like PSA or BGS, but instant and on your phone. SCAN YOUR CARD Take a photo of both sides and our AI detects every defect: corner whitening, edge chipping, surface scratches, and centering issues. GET YOUR GRADE Receive sub-grades for Centering, Corners, Edges, and Surface — plus an overall grade from 1–10 with full transparency into every deduction. MARKET VALUES See what your card is worth raw and at every grade level across PSA, BGS, SGC, CGC, and TAG — powered by live eBay and market data. LEADERBOARD Submit your best cards and compete with collectors worldwide on the public leaderboard. REC SWAP Buy and sell graded cards directly with other collectors in the REC marketplace. CARD NEWS Stay up to date with the latest trading card market news and price movements. Subscription required for full access. Weekly and monthly plans available.

Screenshots

Bitcoinist4 screens
REC Card Grading App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: REC Card Grading App at none against Bitcoinist's 10. REC Card Grading App also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Bitcoinist's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 8). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bitcoinist sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $33.99 per 3 months. REC Card Grading App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bitcoinist against 5.0 for REC Card Grading App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 8 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bitcoinist versus REC Card Grading App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBitcoinistREC Card Grading App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (35 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better8
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB185 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBFM Company LimitedREC Grading, LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Bitcoinist

Subscriptions9
  • 1 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Quarterly$33.993 Months
  • 2 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Quarterly$67.993 Months
  • 3+3 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Quarterly$98.993 Months
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  • 1 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Yearly$99.991 Year
  • VIP Annual Membership$99.991 Year
  • 3+3 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Quarterly$199.993 Months
  • 3+3 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Yearly$289.991 Year
  • 10+10 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Quarterly$529.993 Months
  • 12+12 1 TH/s Miner Pack - Quarterly$599.993 Months
One-time1
  • Diamonds - Pro Pack - VIP$249.99
None

REC Card Grading App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bitcoinist free?
Bitcoinist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is REC Card Grading App free?
REC Card Grading App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bitcoinist or REC Card Grading App?
REC Card Grading App is rated higher. Bitcoinist averages 4.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while REC Card Grading App averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Bitcoinist or REC Card Grading App have ads?
Bitcoinist shows ads; REC Card Grading App does not.

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