Comparison

Comic Book Scanner & Value App vs ComicTrace

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

Head to head
About

Comic Book Scanner & Value App

Features
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Discover the True Value of Your Comic Collection in Seconds. Are you sitting on a goldmine? Whether you’re a seasoned investor with a warehouse of longboxes or a fan who just found a stack of old comics in the attic, Comic Book Scanner & Value App is the ultimate tool to scan, value, and organize your library. THE PROBLEM: Cataloging comics used to be a chore. Typing in "Amazing Spider-Man #300" manually? Searching five different websites to find a fair price? Losing track of which issues you already own? Stop wasting time. THE SOLUTION: Comic Book Scanner & Value App transforms your iPhone into a professional-grade Comic Book Scanner and Price Guide. Powered by advanced AI image recognition, simply snap a picture of the cover, and our engine instantly identifies the series, issue number, and variant—even if there’s no barcode! CORE FEATURES: 1. Lightning-Fast AI Scanner Forget barcodes. Our "Cover-to-Cloud" technology identifies vintage Golden Age, Silver Age, and modern variants instantly. It’s the fastest way to digitize your physical inventory. Scan specific Key Issues and variants with 99% accuracy. Works on Raw books and Graded Slabs (CGC/CBCS). Batch scanning mode for bulk collection management. 2. Real-Time Value Guide Know exactly what your books are worth. We aggregate data from major marketplaces to provide accurate Fair Market Value (FMV). Gap Analysis: Identify which books in your collection are undervalued. 3. Comprehensive Collection Management Organize your library like a pro. Stats Dashboard: View the total value of your portfolio and your most valuable "Grails." Cloud Sync: Access your database from any iOS device. 4. Advanced Search & Discovery Looking for that specific First Appearance? Filter by Artist, Writer, Character, or Plot. Find Key Issues related to upcoming movies and TV shows. Never buy a duplicate again with our offline-accessible database. 5. History & Trends Stay ahead of the market. Our History tab tracks the value of your collection over time, alerting you to spikes in value when a new movie trailer drops or a character is announced. WHO IS THIS FOR? Collectors: Keep your catalog in your pocket. Investors: Spot undervalued keys and track ROI. Resellers: Quickly appraise collections at flea markets or conventions. START SCANNING TODAY: Don't let your collection gather dust. Download Comic Book Scanner & Value App now and unlock the hidden value in your longbox! Disclaimer All comic book characters, names, logos, and related trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Comic Book Scanner & Value App is an independent, unofficial application and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any comic book publishers, rights holders, or trademark owners. Subscription Plans Weekly Subscription: $4.99 per week Yearly Subscription: $39.99 per year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Renewal charges will be applied to your account within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time through your App Store Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/comicbookscannervalueapp/home Terms of Service: https://sites.google.com/view/comicbookscannervalueapp/terms-of-use The Appstrome team is dedicated to delivering the best possible experience for our users. We value your ideas and feedback—feel free to contact us anytime at appstrome.tech@gmail.com . We’re always here to help.

About

ComicTrace

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Identify comic books from a cover photo, explore issue details and estimated values, and keep your collection in one place with ComicTrace. Found a comic you want to know more about? Whether you are sorting through an old box or adding a new find to your shelf, ComicTrace helps you learn about the comics you collect. SCAN A COMIC COVER Take a clear photo of the front cover to look for a match. Keep one comic in the frame with good lighting for better results. EXPLORE ISSUE DETAILS Find information such as the comic title, issue number, publisher, release year, writer and artist, where available. Review the result against your copy to check the match. DISCOVER ESTIMATED VALUES View an estimated value for a recognized comic when available. Use it as a starting point for your research, with the understanding that edition, condition and demand can affect what a copy is worth. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Save identified comics to your personal collection and keep their details together. Browse and search your saved items when you want to find a comic again. REVISIT YOUR SCANS Return to your scan history to review previous discoveries and continue organizing your collection. LEARN ABOUT COLLECTING Explore articles and collecting tips to learn more about comic books and the hobby. Start exploring your comics and build your collection with ComicTrace. PREMIUM ACCESS Some features require an in-app purchase or subscription. Available plans, included features and prices are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. ABOUT RESULTS AND ESTIMATES Identification results and value estimates are for reference and may be inaccurate or incomplete. ComicTrace does not provide certified grading, authentication or guaranteed resale prices. Confirm important details before making a purchase or sale. ComicTrace is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by comic publishers or grading companies. Comic titles, characters and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/haoios-term Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/haoios-privacy Support: haoios.dev@gmail.com

Screenshots

Comic Book Scanner & Value App4 screens
ComicTrace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ComicTrace at 3 against Comic Book Scanner & Value App's 1. ComicTrace also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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. Comic Book Scanner & Value App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ComicTrace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
Comic Book Scanner & Value App versus ComicTrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComic Book Scanner & Value AppComicTrace
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArbab AshrafTECHFLINES JOINT STOCK COMPANY

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Comic Book Scanner & Value App

Subscriptions2
  • Unlock Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Unlock Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
3 purchases

ComicTrace

Subscriptions2
  • Comic Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Comic Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Comic Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Comic Book Scanner & Value App free?
Comic Book Scanner & Value App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ComicTrace free?
ComicTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Comic Book Scanner & Value App or ComicTrace have ads?
Neither Comic Book Scanner & Value App nor ComicTrace shows ads.

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