# CD Scanner vs TheFileCard

The clearest difference is rating: TheFileCard at 5.0 against CD Scanner's 3.0. TheFileCard also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). CD Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CD Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TheFileCard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TheFileCard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CD Scanner has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CD Scanner ships an update weekly, TheFileCard every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CD Scanner | TheFileCard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cd-scanner/id6759312545/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thefilecard/id6799173856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 84 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Omer Duman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728850245) | [Hayes Digital Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797340190) |

## What reviewers say

### CD Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cd-scanner/id6759312545)

Effortlessly identify, value, and organize your physical music collection. Simply scan CD covers to get detailed specs, track market value, and manage your personal archive with condition notes.

**Highlights:** AI-powered CD cover scanning, Identify specific pressings and imports, View detailed metadata and cover art, Track estimated collection value, Monitor live market prices, Catalog release year, country, and pressing, Record physical condition notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### TheFileCard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thefilecard/id6799173856)

Catalog and track your vintage G.I. Joe collection. Identify figures and accessories, manage your collection's condition, and contribute to a community-maintained database. Unlock advanced features with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Community-maintained catalog, Accessory identification (G.E.A.R.), Personal collection tracking, Contribute catalog edits, Camera scan for identification, Public/private sharing options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TheFileCard Pro (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CD Scanner free?

CD Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TheFileCard free?

TheFileCard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CD Scanner or TheFileCard?

TheFileCard is rated higher. CD Scanner averages 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TheFileCard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CD Scanner or TheFileCard have ads?

Neither CD Scanner nor TheFileCard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CD Scanner or TheFileCard?

CD Scanner ships an update weekly, and TheFileCard every 2 days. Most recently, CD Scanner was updated on October 24, 2026 and TheFileCard on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*