# Centering50 vs EthicalTCG

The clearest difference is rating: Centering50 at 4.6 against EthicalTCG's 3.0. Centering50 also leads on ratings volume (50 vs 2) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). EthicalTCG's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Centering50 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and EthicalTCG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Centering50 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Centering50 has 50 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Centering50 ships an update every 8 days, EthicalTCG every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Centering50 | EthicalTCG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/centering50-card-grading-tool/id6759667301/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethicaltcg/id6799402846/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 155 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FUK WAI LI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880074668) | [Jacob Demny](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799402848) |

## What reviewers say

### Centering50

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/centering50-card-grading-tool/id6759667301)

This tool helps collectors accurately measure card centering ratios for TCG and sports cards. It uses AI-assisted scanning and manual guides to provide precise measurements, helping users predict grades and save on submission fees.

**Highlights:** AI-assisted border detection, Manual measurement guides, Front and back analysis, 15x precision zoom, Grading standard library, Dynamic contrast adjustment

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Full Version Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |


### EthicalTCG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethicaltcg/id6799402846)

This app provides real-time updates on trading card stock at major retailers, powered by on-the-ground collectors. It helps users avoid wasted trips by showing store restock status and vendor activity, with community verification for accuracy.

**Highlights:** Live map of store inventory, Real-time restock and vendor status, GPS-confirmed collector reports, Photo verification for vendor sightings, Community voting on reports, Weekly store inventory reset, Online drop reminders

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ethical Pro Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Ethical Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Centering50 free?

Centering50 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EthicalTCG free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Centering50 or EthicalTCG?

Centering50 is rated higher. Centering50 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while EthicalTCG averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Centering50 or EthicalTCG have ads?

Centering50 shows ads; EthicalTCG does not.

### Which is updated more often, Centering50 or EthicalTCG?

Centering50 ships an update every 8 days, and EthicalTCG every 3 weeks. Most recently, Centering50 was updated on November 5, 2026 and EthicalTCG 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.*