Comparison

DeckLoot vs Trading Card Valuator

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

Head to head
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/

About

Trading Card Valuator

Features
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Stop leaving money on the table. TradingCardValuator instantly grades your cards AND prices them - no more juggling five sites after a pull. SMART SCAN Holo vs. non-holo detection built in. Get the right price, every time. VALUE: LIVE MARKET VALUE Prices update after ban announcements and set releases - not three days later. - CONDITION GRADER Near Mint or Lightly Played? Our AI grades it so you stop guessing and start selling at the right tier. COLLECTION DOCS Generate insurance-ready reports with current market values in one tap. ALL MAJOR TCGs Pokmon, MTG, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh & more. Go to your next card show prepared. Know your cards' worth before the dealer does. Premium Subscription: - Weekly: $2.99/week - Monthly: $9.99/month - Annual: $44.99/year (includes 7-day free trial) - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase - Privacy Policy: https://mbarge0.github.io/chrome-extensions/ios-privacy.html - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DeckLoot4 screens
Trading Card Valuator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Trading Card Valuator at none against DeckLoot's shown. DeckLoot's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price 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. DeckLoot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Trading Card Valuator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
DeckLoot versus Trading Card Valuator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeckLootTrading Card Valuator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher ChanMatthew Barge

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DeckLoot

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

Trading Card Valuator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is DeckLoot free?
DeckLoot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trading Card Valuator free?
Trading Card Valuator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DeckLoot or Trading Card Valuator have ads?
DeckLoot shows ads; Trading Card Valuator does not.

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