Comparison

Master Collection vs Collection Ledger

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

Head to head
About

Master Collection

Organize and track your entire collection, from trading cards to music. Easily scan items or add them manually, monitor their value, and gain insights into your inventory. Export your data for backups or sharing.

Highlights
  • Catalog trading cards, games, music, and more
  • Scan UPC barcodes for instant item identification
  • Track item condition, value, and quantity
  • Customize categories and add personal notes
  • View collection statistics and insights
  • Export collection data to PDF, spreadsheet, or HTML
  • Optional iCloud backup for data protection
Features
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TURN EVERY COLLECTION INTO A SYSTEM Master Collection is the all-in-one cataloging app for serious collectors who want clarity, control, and confidence. Whether you collect trading cards, board games, books, comics, movies, music, toys, or video games, Master Collection brings everything together in one fast, searchable, beautifully organized library. Scan items or add them manually, track condition and value, and finally know exactly what you own, and what it’s worth. FAST SCANNING AND SMART LOOKUPS Scan UPC barcodes to instantly identify items. Search and add trading cards for Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Lorcana with market pricing. Spend less time entering information and more time enjoying your collection. Great for movies, DVDs, VHS, CDs, and more. TOTAL CONTROL, YOUR WAY Track condition, rarity, quantity, storage location, personal notes, favorites, and sold items. Set purchase prices and market values your way. Customize categories or create new ones to match how you collect. PORTFOLIO INSIGHTS AND VALUE TRACKING See your collection’s total market value at a glance. Track cost basis, gain or loss, and value over time with daily portfolio snapshots. Refresh linked TCG market prices to keep values current. SET CHECKLISTS FOR TCG COLLECTORS Browse Pokémon and Magic sets and see what you own versus what’s missing. Check off cards as you complete sets and jump straight into item details from your checklist. CLEAR INSIGHTS AND COLLECTION STATS View detailed statistics across categories, value, rarity, and condition. Spot your most valuable items, track additions over time, and understand your collection at a glance. EXPORT, PRINT, AND SHARE Export your collection to PDF, spreadsheet, or HTML. Generate insurance-ready reports. Perfect for documentation, backups, sharing, or deeper analysis outside the app. SAFE AND FLEXIBLE BACKUPS Export a full backup—including photos and portfolio trend history—or restore anytime from a saved file. Optional iCloud sync helps keep your collection protected across devices. Your data stays under your control. BUILT FOR iPHONE AND iPad Designed for iPhone and iPad with clean layouts, smooth navigation, and fast performance—even for large collections. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Collection Ledger

Features
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Collection Ledger is an app for organizing and tracking your collection. Use Collection Ledger to: Catalog items Organize storage locations Log entries and notes Review collection history View the Impact section available in the app Collection Ledger is designed to help users keep collection details organized and easy to access. Collection Ledger is intended solely as an organizational and tracking tool for adult collectors. Terms of Use: https://www.collectiveledger.com/policy

Screenshots

Master Collection4 screens
Collection Ledger3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Collection Ledger at 13.0 against Master Collection's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Master Collection sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Collection Ledger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Master Collection ships an update every 4 months, Collection Ledger every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Master Collection versus Collection Ledger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaster CollectionCollection Ledger
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGary CoxAdrian Berry

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Master Collection

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Unlock$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Unlock$9.991 Year
2 purchases

Collection Ledger

Subscriptions2
  • Collection Ledger PRO Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Collection Ledger PRO Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Master Collection free?
Master Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Collection Ledger free?
Collection Ledger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Master Collection or Collection Ledger have ads?
Neither Master Collection nor Collection Ledger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Master Collection or Collection Ledger?
Master Collection ships an update every 4 months, and Collection Ledger every 2 months. Most recently, Master Collection was updated on October 6, 2026 and Collection Ledger on October 10, 2026.

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