Comparison

RareDex vs DeckLoot

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

Head to head
About

RareDex

Instantly identify, organize, and track the market value of your Pokémon TCG cards. Monitor price trends, manage your collection, and make informed trading decisions with real-time data and alerts.

Highlights
  • Instant card scanning with auto-detection
  • Portfolio and collection tracking
  • Real-time card value monitoring
  • Watchlists and price alerts
  • Batch scanning for multiple cards
  • Price history and trend analysis
  • Advanced collection management and filtering
Features
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Scan. Track. Grow your collection with RareDex: the Pokémon card scanner, tracker, and portfolio built for collectors. RareDex helps you instantly scan Pokémon TCG cards, organize your collection, track market value, and monitor price trends over time. Whether you are cataloging a childhood binder or managing a serious investment portfolio, RareDex makes it easy to identify, store, and value your cards directly from your iPhone. INSTANT CARD SCANNING Use your camera to scan Pokémon cards in seconds. RareDex automatically detects card name, set, and rarity so you can add cards to your digital collection without manual entry. PORTFOLIO & COLLECTION TRACKING Build a complete digital inventory of your Pokémon card collection. Track quantity, duplicates, acquisition price, grading status, and personal notes in one place. REAL-TIME CARD VALUES Monitor card prices and market trends so you always know what your collection is worth. Track portfolio value over time and make informed buying, selling, or trading decisions. WATCHLISTS & PRICE ALERTS Follow cards you are looking for and get notified when prices change or market activity shifts. BATCH SCANNING Quickly scan multiple cards in sequence to import entire binders or boxes into your portfolio. PRICE HISTORY View historical price movement and trends for individual cards to better understand market demand. RareDex is designed for: - Pokémon TCG collectors - Investors tracking card value - Traders preparing buy or sell decisions - Players organizing decks and binders - Anyone building a digital Pokémon card collection HOW IT WORKS 1. Open the scanner and point your camera at a card. 2. RareDex identifies the card and adds it to your collection. 3. Track value, monitor trends, and organize your portfolio. ADVANCED COLLECTION MANAGEMENT RareDex gives you powerful tools to organize and manage your Pokémon card collection. Use advanced search and filters to sort by set, rarity, card type, value, acquisition date, or quantity. Easily locate specific cards, track duplicates, and manage large collections with thousands of entries. GRADING & CONDITION NOTES Keep track of graded and ungraded cards in your collection. Add condition notes, grading status, certification details, and custom tags to monitor your most valuable cards and prepare them for grading, trading, or resale. PROFIT & VALUE TRACKING Track how your Pokémon cards perform over time by logging acquisition prices and monitoring current estimated market value. View gains and losses across your portfolio and better understand the performance of rare, vintage, and modern cards. WISHLISTS Create wishlists for cards you want to add to your collection. Track availability and monitor price changes so you can expand your collection at the right time. MULTI-SET SUPPORT Scan and track cards from a wide range of Pokémon TCG expansions, from early vintage sets to the latest modern releases. COLLECTION INSIGHTS Get a clear overview of your collection with total card count, estimated portfolio value, and collection breakdown by set or rarity. RareDex helps you understand which cards drive the most value in your portfolio. FAST & EASY TO USE Designed for speed and simplicity, RareDex makes scanning Pokémon cards and managing your collection quick and intuitive for collectors of all levels. CARD DATABASE Access detailed information for scanned Pokémon cards including expansion set, rarity, and collection data. RareDex acts as your personal Pokémon card price guide and scanner app to help you track card value, rarity, and market trends across your entire trading card collection. RareDex is built to help you organize your Pokémon cards, understand their rarity and value, and manage your trading card collection with confidence. Disclamer: RareDex is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with The Pokémon Company, Nintendo, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK Inc. Terms of Use: https://raredex.app/terms

About

DeckLoot

Features
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DeckLoot uses AI to instantly identify, price, and organize your trading card collection. SCAN ANY CARD Point your camera at any trading card and DeckLoot's AI identifies it in seconds. Supports 15+ TCG games including Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, Digimon, Dragon Ball, and more. REAL-TIME PRICING Get up-to-date market prices from Scryfall, TCGdex, and YGOPRODECK. See what your cards are worth in 22+ currencies with real-time exchange rates. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Save scanned cards to your digital collection. Filter by game type, rarity, and price. View your cards in stunning grid styles — Aura glow, Glass morphism, or PSA graded frames. TRACK YOUR VALUE Monitor your collection's total value over time. See rarity breakdowns, game type distribution, and collection insights at a glance. EARN BADGES Unlock 16 achievement badges as you scan and collect. From your first scan to becoming a Master Collector with 100+ cards. FEATURES • AI-powered card identification (15+ TCG games) • Real-time market pricing from multiple sources • 4-corner crop tool for perfect card images • 22+ currencies with live exchange rates • 3 collection grid styles (Aura, Glass, PSA) • Grid and list view modes • Sort by rarity, price, date, or name • 16 unlockable achievement badges • Dark and light mode • 9 languages supported • Export collection to CSV FREE TIER • 3 card scans per day • 50 cards in collection • All core features included PRO ($9.99/month or $79.99/year) • Unlimited scans • Unlimited collection size • Priority AI processing Card identification and pricing are AI-generated estimates. Always verify before buying or selling. Not financial advice. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RareDex4 screens
DeckLoot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RareDex at none against DeckLoot's shown. DeckLoot's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. RareDex sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and DeckLoot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RareDex ships an update weekly, DeckLoot every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
RareDex versus DeckLoot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRareDexDeckLoot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeo BourgueChristopher Chan

In-app purchases

5 purchases

RareDex

Subscriptions4
  • RareDex Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • RareDex Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • RareDex Pro - Annual (Discount)$24.991 Year
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  • RareDex Pro - Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • RareDex Pro - Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

DeckLoot

Subscriptions2
  • DeckLoot Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • DeckLoot Pro Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is RareDex free?
RareDex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeckLoot free?
DeckLoot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RareDex or DeckLoot have ads?
DeckLoot shows ads; RareDex does not.
Which is updated more often, RareDex or DeckLoot?
RareDex ships an update weekly, and DeckLoot every 3 days. Most recently, RareDex was updated on October 31, 2026 and DeckLoot on October 31, 2026.

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