Comparison

Master Collection vs Vaultfolio

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

Vaultfolio

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Vaultfolio is a TCG binder management and collection tracking tool. Build binders, track what you own and what you are missing. Manage collection lists, scan cards, track prices, and keep your collection organised across supported trading card games including Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, and Riftbound. Features include: - Binder planning and page organisation - Collection tracking for owned cards not in binders - Deck planning with 20+ decks slots - AI-assisted card scanning - Price tracking for over 150,000 cards with Value tracking for binders and collection - Separate cards from 1st edition and unlimited, Foiling and Finishes, Rarities and more! - Multi-game workspaces - Subscription plans for expanded limits and premium features - Japanese Cards for Yu-Gi-Oh! and Pokemon Vaultfolio is built for collectors who want a cleaner way to manage cards in their binders and their collections. Vaultfolio is an independent collection-management app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by any card-game publisher. Terms of Use (EULA): https://vaultfolio.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://vaultfolio.app/privacy

Screenshots

Master Collection4 screens
Vaultfolio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vaultfolio at every 3 weeks against Master Collection's every 4 months. Vaultfolio also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Vaultfolio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Master Collection ships an update every 4 months, Vaultfolio every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Master Collection versus Vaultfolio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaster CollectionVaultfolio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGary CoxTuan Huynh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Master Collection

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

Vaultfolio

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Ultimate Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$54.991 Year
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  • Ultimate Monthly$109.991 Year

Questions

Is Master Collection free?
Master Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vaultfolio free?
Vaultfolio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Master Collection or Vaultfolio have ads?
Neither Master Collection nor Vaultfolio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Master Collection or Vaultfolio?
Master Collection ships an update every 4 months, and Vaultfolio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Master Collection was updated on October 31, 2026 and Vaultfolio on October 31, 2026.

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