Comparison

Relic Arcade vs NuGrade

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

Head to head
About

Relic Arcade

Organize your physical collectibles like comics and cards with AI-assisted scanning. Track estimated values, manage your inventory, and share your prized possessions with a unique presentation. Build your dream collection with intuitive tools.

Highlights
  • AI-assisted item scanning
  • Batch photo import
  • Collection value tracking
  • Wishlist management
  • Collection organization
  • Social sharing features
Features
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Relic Arcade is a collector cabinet for comics, cards, and other physical collectibles. Use AI-assisted scanning to identify items faster, keep a clean inventory, track estimated value, and share standout finds with arcade-style presentation. Organize your collection, keep an eye on wishlist targets, and make every shelf feel intentional. Core features: AI scan flow for comics and cards Batch photo import and review workflow Collection value tracking and item detail management Rank progression and collection stats Wishlist tracking and collection organization tools Social-friendly promo cards and collection sharing Relic Arcade is designed for collectors who want their inventory to feel less like a spreadsheet and more like a living cabinet.

About

NuGrade

This app assists comic collectors in evaluating the condition of their raw books. It uses guided photos and videos to generate an AI-assisted condition report with a 10-point grade estimate and supporting evidence.

Highlights
  • AI-assisted condition reports
  • 10-point grade estimate
  • Area-by-area observations
  • Defect citations with evidence
  • Shareable report URL and PDF
  • Report history saved to account
Features
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NuGrade helps comic collectors assess raw books from guided photos and videos. Capture your comic with step-by-step guides, then receive an AI-assisted condition report with a 10-point grade estimate and supporting evidence. Keep your book with you throughout the process. WHAT YOU GET • A grade estimate with a plausible range and condition notes. • Area-by-area observations covering the covers, spine, corners, staples, and pages. • Defect citations linked to the photos or video frames that informed the report. • A shareable report URL, report ID, QR code, and downloadable PDF. • Report history saved to your account. HOW IT WORKS 1. Sign in with email or Apple. 2. Buy grading credits in the app. One credit covers one comic grading submission. 3. Follow the guides to capture the covers, corners, centerfold, spine video, and flip-through video. 4. Answer a short condition survey and submit your captures. 5. Open your completed report to review the grade estimate and evidence. Processing time varies. SHARE THE EVIDENCE Use your public report link or QR code when discussing a book or preparing a marketplace listing. Buyers can look up a report ID at nugrade.app/lookup and review the evidence behind the estimate. CREDIT PACKS • Single - 1 credit • Collector — 5 credits • Dealer — 20 credits NuGrade reports are advisory, best-effort opinions based on the captures and disclosures you provide. They document condition at the time of capture and do not guarantee authenticity, value, or a professional grading outcome. NuGrade is not affiliated with or endorsed by professional third-party grading services.

Screenshots

Relic Arcade4 screens
NuGrade4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Relic Arcade at none against NuGrade's 3. NuGrade's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. NuGrade sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Relic Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Relic Arcade against 5.0 for NuGrade. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NuGrade has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Relic Arcade versus NuGrade: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRelic ArcadeNuGrade
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJarrod TriplettDaymark Labs

In-app purchases

None

Relic Arcade

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

NuGrade

One-time3
  • Single$5.00
  • Collector$20.00
  • Dealer$70.00

Questions

Is Relic Arcade free?
Relic Arcade is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NuGrade free?
NuGrade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Relic Arcade or NuGrade?
Relic Arcade and NuGrade are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 9 ratings respectively.
Do Relic Arcade or NuGrade have ads?
Neither Relic Arcade nor NuGrade shows ads.

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