Comparison

PTCG Simulator vs PullRates

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

Head to head
About

PTCG Simulator

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PTCG Simulator recreates the thrill of opening booster packs with realistic rarity distributions. Open packs, see instant rarity feedback, and build your collection with tools designed for collectors. ■ Open 5 free packs every hour! ■ Track set progress, mark favorites, and search/filter cards. ■ Create binders to store your favorites and show off your collection. PTCG Simulator is an unofficial fan application and is not produced, endorsed, sponsored, or affiliated with Nintendo Co., Ltd., The Pokémon Company, or GAME FREAK, Inc. All Pokémon-related names, logos, images, card artwork, symbols, and text appearing in this app are the copyrighted and/or trademarked property of their respective owners and are used for informational and entertainment purposes only. No claim of ownership or official affiliation is made, and all rights remain with the respective rights holders. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

PullRates

This app simulates opening virtual booster packs from over 160 card sets, offering authentic pull rates and real-time market prices. Engage in strategic Tycoon and Stat Clash modes, complete daily challenges, and build a comprehensive virtual collection without paywalls.

Highlights
  • Authentic pack opening simulation
  • Verified pull rates
  • Real-time eBay market prices
  • Tycoon and Roguelike modes
  • Daily challenges and rewards
  • Stat Clash battle mode
  • Collection tracking
Features
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PullRates is the definitive, unofficial Poke TCG simulator and pack opening experience. Explore over 165 card sets with verified pull rates, evaluate cards with grading utilities, and organize your simulated pulls into virtual binder collections, all while staying connected to live TCG market trends. AUTHENTIC PACK SIMULATION • Open virtual booster packs from over 165 card sets, covering everything from classic vintage releases to current modern expansions. • Experience true-to-life pull rates based on verified, real-world community data with no artificial odds. • Check real-time market prices instantly to monitor the exact value of every card you pull. COLLECTOR & GRADING UTILITIES • Manual Centering Checker: Use the card scanner overlay to measure top/bottom and left/right border percentages for grading prep. • Profit Analyzer: Calculate Raw -> Graded value differences to predict potential profit before submitting cards for grading. • Virtual Binder Collections: Showcase and organize cards inside custom digital binders, to plan your IRL binder collection(s). • In-App Collection Saving: Save every card pulled during your pack-opening sessions to an optional free cloud account. ADVANCED TYCOON GAMEPLAY • Tycoon Mode (Classic): Start with a set budget, open packs, flip cards for profit, and reinvest capital to grow your digital wealth. • Tycoon Mode (Roguelike): Test your strategic thinking under shifting run modifiers and economic constraints. • Collection Milestones: Progress through set achievements to unlock access to promo cards and vintage packs containing rare, high-value chase cards. DAILY CHALLENGES & STAT CLASH BATTLES • Daily Puzzles: Complete unique morning challenge objectives to test your collection and bonus rewards. • Stat Clash Battles: Draft cards and battle CPU opponents using card stats like HP, attack, energy cost, and retreat cost. • Exclusive Promos: Complete seven consecutive daily challenges to unlock special weekly promo cards unavailable in standard packs. Comprehensive Collector Tools • Track your entire collection effortlessly within PullRates, saving every card with a free account to simplify inventory and stay organized. • Access real-time eBay market prices for your cards, providing essential data for current valuations and informed trading decisions. • Grading Guide • Profit Analyzer, a Raw -> Graded card profit predictor • Card centering scanner, determines border % • Enjoy a platform built without energy timers or hidden costs, offering a truly free-to-play Poke TCG simulator experience for all collectors. WHO IS IT FOR? • Kids and players who love opening Poke TCG packs without spending real money. • Collectors who want to simulate pack odds before buying physical boxes. • Fans looking to evaluate centering and grading margins on their cards. • Anyone chasing the excitement of pulling ultra-rare cards. YOUR DATA & PRIVACY • Guest play and Pro version is fully supported with no sign-up or account creation required. • Optional free accounts save your simulator pulls, binder collections, scan history, Pro status, and game progress to the cloud across devices. • No personal analytics or tracking data collected. Accounts can be deleted inside settings at any time. • Built without paywalls, energy timers, or hidden costs. PREMIUM By using PullRates Pro, you agree to our Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Open the app, pick a set, and start pulling today! Disclaimer: PullRates is an independent, fan-made project and is not produced, endorsed, supported, or affiliated with Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, or GAME FREAK in any way. All literal and graphical information presented in this app regarding trading card games, including card images and text, remains the copyright and trademark of their respective owners.

Screenshots

PTCG Simulator1 screens
PullRates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PullRates at none against PTCG Simulator's 7. PTCG Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. PTCG Simulator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PullRates asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PTCG Simulator versus PullRates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPTCG SimulatorPullRates
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWild Encounter GamesChristian Duarte

In-app purchases

7 purchases

PTCG Simulator

Subscriptions1
  • Elite Trainer Pass7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time6
  • 1,000 Coins$0.99
  • 5,000 Coins$2.99
  • 10,000 Coins$4.99
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  • 50,000 Coins$19.99
  • 75,000 Coins$29.99
  • 100,000 Coins$39.99
None

PullRates

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PTCG Simulator free?
PTCG Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PullRates free?
PullRates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PTCG Simulator or PullRates have ads?
PullRates shows ads; PTCG Simulator does not.

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