Comparison

Grade.IQ vs PokeFlip

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

Head to head
About

Grade.IQ

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Grade.IQ uses advanced AI to analyse your Pokémon cards and estimate professional grades before you submit — saving you time and money. PHOTO-BASED GRADING Simply photograph your card and our AI analyses centring, corners, edges, and surface condition to give you an estimated grade in seconds. MULTIPLE GRADING STANDARDS Get estimated grades for PSA, Beckett (BGS), ACE Grading, CGC, and TAG — built around each company's published standards, all in one scan. CLAHE ENHANCEMENT FILTERS Grade.IQ doesn't just look at your photo. It applies professional CLAHE imaging filters (adaptive histogram equalisation) to reveal micro-scratches, edge whitening, and surface texture invisible to the naked eye — for a sharper, more accurate grade. REAL MARKET VALUES See actual eBay sold prices for graded copies of your card, so you know exactly what it's worth at every grade level — and which company gives you the best return. TCG ADVISOR Chat with your own AI card expert for instant answers on values, grades, deals, and whether a card is worth submitting. DEEP GRADE MODE Capture up to 16 photos including close-ups of all 4 corners for the most accurate AI assessment possible. BULK GRADING Grade up to 20 cards at once — perfect for sorting through a collection quickly. CROSSOVER GRADING Already own a graded slab? Estimate how it could score with a different grading company before you cross it over. JAPANESE CARD SUPPORT Full support for Japanese sets with Cardmarket EU pricing. Whether you're a collector, trader, or serious grader, Grade.IQ gives you the edge before your cards go in the post. BUILT BY THE COMMUNITY, FOR THE COMMUNITY I'm a solo developer and a collector just like you — and this is the very first app I've ever built. I made Grade.IQ for our community because it's something I wanted myself. As a one-person team you may run into the odd bug, but I'm fully committed to fixing them quickly and making the app better with every update. Your feedback means everything — thank you for giving Grade.IQ a try.

About

PokeFlip

Features
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PokeFlip is the easiest way to manage your Pokémon card collection. Simply scan a card with your camera and instantly get the current market value in both EUR and USD. SCAN & IDENTIFY Point your camera at any Pokémon card and PokeFlip identifies it in seconds — name, set, card number, and edition. Works with English and Japanese cards. REAL-TIME PRICES Get live market prices from Cardmarket (EUR) and TCGPlayer (USD) so you always know what your cards are worth. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION Add cards to your personal collection with condition, purchase price, and notes. See the total value of your collection at a glance. CREDITS SYSTEM New users get 10 free scans. Top up anytime with affordable credit packs — no subscription required. Whether you're a casual collector or serious trader, PokeFlip gives you the market insight you need to make smart decisions.

Screenshots

Grade.IQ4 screens
PokeFlip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PokeFlip at 13.0 against Grade.IQ's 15.1. 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. Grade.IQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PokeFlip sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grade.IQ ships an update every 4 days, PokeFlip weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Grade.IQ versus PokeFlip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrade.IQPokeFlip
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARCUS WILSON HUGHESElf Consult

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Grade.IQ

Subscriptions3
  • Grade Curious$2.991 Month
  • Grade Enthusiast$5.991 Month
  • Grade Obsessed$9.991 Month
3 purchases

PokeFlip

One-time3
  • 50 Scan Credits$2.99
  • 150 Scan Credits$6.99
  • 500 Scan Credits$17.99

Questions

Is Grade.IQ free?
Grade.IQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PokeFlip free?
PokeFlip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Grade.IQ or PokeFlip have ads?
Neither Grade.IQ nor PokeFlip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grade.IQ or PokeFlip?
Grade.IQ ships an update every 4 days, and PokeFlip weekly. Most recently, Grade.IQ was updated on October 8, 2026 and PokeFlip on October 19, 2026.

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