Comparison

DeckTrace vs Value Checker

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

Head to head
About

DeckTrace

Track the real-time value of your trading card collection across major marketplaces. Get live price lookups, compare listings, and set alerts for target prices. Supports graded cards and provides historical value charts.

Highlights
  • Live portfolio value tracking
  • Multi-marketplace price comparison
  • Price alerts and watchlists
  • Graded card support
  • Historical value charts
  • Live price lookups
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Know exactly what your cards are worth, on Cardmarket, TCGPlayer, and eBay. DeckTrace is a live TCG portfolio tracker built for collectors, investors, and sellers across Europe and the US. Compare real market prices across all three major marketplaces, track your collection value in real time, and get notified when cards hit your target price, all in one app. Portfolio Tracking Add cards with quantity, purchase price, condition, language, and grading details. DeckTrace calculates your live portfolio value using real market prices, so you always know exactly what your collection is worth today. Live Price Lookup Search any card and instantly see live listings including Near Mint, Mint, and graded copies. View seller prices, shipping details, and direct buy links so you can act fast when the right deal appears. Multi-Marketplace Prices Compare Cardmarket, TCGPlayer, and eBay side by side without switching apps or browser tabs. Whether you buy in Europe or the US, DeckTrace gives you the full market picture in one place. Graded Card Support Track graded cards from PSA, BGS, CGC, and ACE with full grade details. Follow pricing that reflects actual graded card market value, not raw card estimates. Historical Value Charts Follow your collection value over time with daily portfolio snapshots and clear value charts. See how your cards grow, drop, and perform so you can make smarter buying and selling decisions. Watchlist and Price Alerts Set a target price on any card and receive a push notification the moment a matching offer appears. Never miss a deal on the cards you want. Built for TCG Collectors Pokemon TCG is fully supported. Magic: The Gathering, One Piece TCG, and Lorcana are coming soon. DeckTrace is designed to grow with your collection and your games. Free to Start Track up to 20 portfolio items and do 1 live lookup per day for free. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited portfolio items, unlimited daily lookups, watchlist alerts, and push notifications. No outdated estimates. No juggling browser tabs. Just live prices across Cardmarket, TCGPlayer, and eBay, and smarter TCG collection tracking. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.decktrace.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.decktrace.com/privacy-policy

About

Value Checker

Catalog, value, and track your Pokémon card collection with AI-powered identification and real-time market data. Make informed decisions about buying, selling, and grading your cards based on current trends and portfolio performance.

Highlights
  • AI card identification from photos
  • Real-time market value tracking
  • Portfolio performance analysis
  • Price target alerts
  • New set and release discovery
  • Grading ROI estimation
Features
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Track the value of your trading card collection and make better decisions with up-to-date market data. CardBroker helps you catalogue, value and track your cards as a portfolio, faster than ever. • Identify cards from a photo using AI and estimate their condition • See current market values for single cards and your whole collection • Track your portfolio's value, gains and losses over time • Watch cards you're interested in and set price targets • Discover upcoming sets, booster releases and restocks in time • Check whether PSA, BGS or CGC grading is likely to pay off for a card Photograph a card to have it recognised automatically. Add it to your portfolio and keep an overview of your cards, sets and entire collection. Price history and current market data show you how your cards are developing. CardBroker supports collectors and investors who no longer want to manage their cards by gut feeling. Discover trends, spot potentially interesting cards, and never miss an important drop. Start for free today and manage your collection with data, not guesswork, using CardBroker. CardBroker Pro includes unlimited portfolio entries, extended price history, CSV export and other premium features. The optional subscription is billed monthly or annually — see the exact price for your region in the app before you subscribe. Or use the app as you need it with single scans or scan packs. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cardvaultapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

DeckTrace4 screens
Value Checker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DeckTrace at daily against Value Checker's every 3 weeks. DeckTrace also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. DeckTrace sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per month and Value Checker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeckTrace ships an update daily, Value Checker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
DeckTrace versus Value Checker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeckTraceValue Checker
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuantumDotColin Schweikert

Customer experience

DeckTrace

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Value Checker

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DeckTrace

Subscriptions2
  • DeckTrace Pro Monthly$7.001 Month
  • DeckTrace Pro Yearly$39.001 Year
7 purchases

Value Checker

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time5
  • Pro Scan$0.49
  • Pro Scan 5-Pack$1.99
  • 50-Scan Pack$3.99
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  • 20 Pro Scans$5.99
  • Collection Digitization$22.99

Questions

Is DeckTrace free?
DeckTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Value Checker free?
Value Checker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DeckTrace or Value Checker have ads?
Neither DeckTrace nor Value Checker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeckTrace or Value Checker?
DeckTrace ships an update daily, and Value Checker every 3 weeks. Most recently, DeckTrace was updated on October 14, 2026 and Value Checker on October 25, 2026.

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