Comparison

Ivy Pocket vs PulseTCG

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

Head to head
About

Ivy Pocket

This app helps you catalog your trading card collection with detailed tracking of variations and duplicates. Create wish lists, design custom binders, and gain insights into your collection's growth. It's designed for collectors who appreciate the aesthetic and joy of card collecting.

Highlights
  • Journal trading card collections
  • Track holos, full arts, duplicates
  • Create wish lists with chase cards
  • Customizable binder design
  • Personal collection insights dashboard
  • Unlock achievements
Features
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Ivy Pocket is a cosy card collection journal, designed for the love of cute cards. - Journal your existing trading card collection, tracking holos, full arts, duplicates, language varieties and more - Create your ultimate wish lists, including *most wanted* tags for your personal chase cards - View a custom dashboard with personal collection insights - Design custom binders and binder covers. Set page titles, colours, stickers and 4, 9 and 12 card layouts - Group personal chase cards, whether it's 'cute and pink' or 'cards with pretty plants' - Unlock achievements and see your virtual collection grow. - For the cosy collectors, not investors. Want to unlock extended features? Introducing: Ivy Pocket Plus - for the growing card collection. Monthly and Yearly subscription options available in-app. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ivypocketapp.com/policies/privacy-policy

About

PulseTCG

Manage, analyze, and grow your trading card game collection and business. Scan cards, track market prices, and understand your collection's value. Ideal for collectors, investors, and vendors of Pokémon, One Piece, and Lorcana.

Highlights
  • Card scanning and cataloging
  • Collection tracking (raw, graded, sealed)
  • Market price tracking and alerts
  • Business management tools
  • Purchase, sale, and trade logging
  • Customizable research reports
Features
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PulseTCG brings your collection, market research, and TCG business together in one place. Scan cards, track UK market prices, and understand what your collection is worth. Built for Pokémon, One Piece, and Lorcana collectors, investors, and vendors—from your first binder to full-time selling. BUILD AND TRACK YOUR COLLECTION • Scan without limits—or search the card catalogue to add items fast. • Track raw cards, graded slabs, and sealed products in one portfolio. • See market value, cost basis, and performance over time. • Organise cards into binders, spot gaps, and share your progress. • Record purchases, sales, and trades, including realised gains. • Follow grading submissions from dispatch through to results. RESEARCH THE MARKET • Set buy and sell targets and get notified when prices reach them. • Build custom research reports by set, rarity, price, trend, and more. • Compare cards and market data side by side. • Chart prices and sales volume over time for any card, product, or set. • Weigh up trades by comparing cards, values, and cash side by side. RUN YOUR TCG BUSINESS • Manage inventory quantities, costs, and sticker prices. • Catch missing or outdated sticker prices before they cost you margin or sales. • Price buy-ins, trade-ins, and cash deals with the Deal Calculator. • Keep acquisitions, sales, and trades organised in one place. • Track performance, calculate VAT liabilities, and export your figures. Sign in with Apple, Google, or email to keep your collection synced. Manage, analyse, and grow your collection with PulseTCG. SUBSCRIPTIONS Investor and Vendor plans are auto-renewable subscriptions billed through your Apple ID. Payment is charged at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pulsetcg.io/privacy

Screenshots

Ivy Pocket4 screens
PulseTCG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ivy Pocket at 100% against PulseTCG's 50%. Ivy Pocket also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, 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. PulseTCG sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Ivy Pocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Ivy Pocket versus PulseTCG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIvy PocketPulseTCG
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSophie FryattPTCG Limited

Customer experience

Ivy Pocket

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

PulseTCG

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Ivy Pocket

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PulseTCG

Subscriptions3
  • Casual$3.991 Month
  • Investor$9.991 Month
  • Vendor$29.991 Month

Questions

Is Ivy Pocket free?
Ivy Pocket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PulseTCG free?
PulseTCG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ivy Pocket or PulseTCG have ads?
Neither Ivy Pocket nor PulseTCG shows ads.

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