Comparison

TCG Tracker vs Military Retirement Guide

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

Head to head
About

TCG Tracker

Instantly find underpriced trading cards with automated deal alerts from eBay and TCGPlayer. Receive push notifications when your target price is met. Gain market insights with AI-powered reports and trend analysis across 15 TCG categories.

Highlights
  • Automated deal scanning (eBay, TCGPlayer)
  • Instant push notifications for price drops
  • Filter by card grade (PSA, BGS, CGC)
  • AI-powered market reports
  • Buy/hold/sell signals
  • 15 TCG categories supported
Features
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Know which cards to buy, sell, and cross-grade this week. TCG Tracker is two tools in one: a weekly market report that tells you where the card market is moving, and a listing scanner that alerts you the moment a card you want is listed at your price on eBay or TCGPlayer. INVESTOR INSIGHTS — YOUR WEEKLY EDGE Every Friday, get an in-depth market report for your chosen category: the TCG 100 daily market index, Smart Buys picks for every budget, Cross-Grade Watch and grading-spread analysis, era spotlights, and community sentiment. Analysis you can act on — not a wall of raw numbers. SCANNER — NEVER MISS A LISTING Point up to 10 trackers at any cards you're hunting. We scan eBay and TCGPlayer every 15 minutes, around the clock, and send a push notification the moment a matching listing appears under your target price. Filter raw or graded (PSA, BGS, CGC), set your max price, and let it run. START FREE Browse real market boards free — yesterday's TCG 100, Hot Cards, and a preview of the weekly report. Upgrade when you're ready. 15+ CATEGORIES Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana, Dragon Ball Z, Star Wars Unlimited, SpongeBob, plus NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, Soccer, UFC and WWE sports cards — and more being added. PLANS • Investor Insights — $19.99/month or $199.99/year • Scanner Seat — $29.99/month or $299.99/year (10 tracker slots, seats limited so every scan stays fast) • Bundle — $39.99/month or $399.99/year (everything, save ~$10/month) All plans start with a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime. TCG Tracker shows live listing prices and market analysis for educational purposes — not financial advice. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage anytime in Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tcg-tracker.app/privacy-policy

About

Military Retirement Guide

This app helps U.S. service members estimate their retirement pay and benefits across all four military retirement systems. It provides detailed breakdowns, allows for scenario comparisons, and uses current pay table data for accurate projections. Plan your financial future with confidence.

Highlights
  • Retirement pay calculator
  • Supports all 4 military retirement systems
  • Detailed pay breakdown
  • Scenario comparison
  • Accurate pay table data
  • SBP and tax estimates
  • Works offline
Features
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Military Retirement is the most comprehensive retirement pay calculator for U.S. service members. Whether you're planning your future or exploring your options, MRP gives you accurate estimates for every retirement system. CALCULATE YOUR RETIREMENT PAY Enter your pay grade, years of service, and retirement system to instantly see your estimated monthly and annual retirement pay. MRP supports all four military retirement systems: - Final Pay (entered service before Sept 8, 1980) - High-3 (entered service between Sept 8, 1980 and Dec 31, 2017) - BRS / Blended Retirement System (entered on or after Jan 1, 2018) - REDUX / Career Status Bonus DETAILED PAY BREAKDOWN See exactly how your retirement pay is calculated. MRP shows you gross retirement pay, SBP deductions, estimated federal taxes, and your net monthly pay. View your pay distribution and input details all in one place. COMPARE SCENARIOS SIDE BY SIDE Create multiple retirement scenarios and compare them to find the best path. See differences in pay grade, years of service, gross pay, SBP, taxes, and net pay across different retirement systems. PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE MRP uses current military pay tables to provide accurate estimates based on your specific situation. Whether you're an E-1 or an O-10, with 10 years or 30 years of service, MRP has you covered . KEY FEATURES - All 4 military retirement systems supported - Accurate 2026 pay table data - Monthly and annual pay estimates - SBP (Survivor Benefit Plan) calculations - Federal tax estimates by filing status - Side-by-side scenario comparison - Save unlimited scenarios - Clean, intuitive interface - Works offline - No account required MRP Pro unlocks advanced features including unlimited saved scenarios, detailed tax projections, and TSP (Thrift Savings Plan) integration. Built by veterans, for veterans. Plan your retirement with confidence. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://laxoad.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

TCG Tracker4 screens
Military Retirement Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TCG Tracker at none against Military Retirement Guide's shown. TCG Tracker also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. TCG Tracker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Military Retirement Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TCG Tracker against 5.0 for Military Retirement Guide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TCG Tracker has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TCG Tracker versus Military Retirement Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCG TrackerMilitary Retirement Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBravoTCG LLCSOAD HAMADEH

Customer experience

TCG Tracker

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Military Retirement Guide

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

TCG Tracker

Subscriptions8
  • Investor Insights Add-On$4.991 Month
  • Extra Tracker Slots (+10)$4.991 Month
  • Scanner$4.991 Month
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  • Investor Insights7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Bundle7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • TCG Tracker Scanner (Annual)$149.991 Year
  • TCG Scout Investor Insights Annual$199.991 Year
  • TCG Tracker Bundle (Annual)$254.991 Year
One-time2
  • Extra Tracker Slot$1.99
  • Market Report$1.99
1 purchases

Military Retirement Guide

One-time1
  • Premium - Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is TCG Tracker free?
TCG Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Military Retirement Guide free?
Military Retirement Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TCG Tracker or Military Retirement Guide?
TCG Tracker and Military Retirement Guide are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do TCG Tracker or Military Retirement Guide have ads?
Military Retirement Guide shows ads; TCG Tracker does not.

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