Comparison

SetOScan vs Card Codex

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

Head to head
About

SetOScan

Features
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SetOScan — Scan your Yu-Gi-Oh! collection in an instant. Find any card with a single tap. Hundreds of cards and no idea where they're stored? SetOScan identifies your cards in under a second and knows exactly which binder, page, or box they're in. With daily updated Cardmarket prices. ULTRA-FAST SCAN - Point your camera, the card is identified automatically - Works even on partially visible cards - Over 14,000 cards in the database FIND ANY CARD INSTANTLY - Every card is linked to its physical location — binder, box, deck - Advanced search and filters - No more spending 20 minutes looking for a card DAILY CARDMARKET PRICES - Prices updated daily (low, average, trend) - Price history - Total value of your collection - Find out what your collection is really worth ORGANIZE YOUR COLLECTION - Customizable binders with page view - Storage boxes and deck boxes - Track quantity, language, condition, and first editions - View missing cards by set CONTACT Found a bug or have a suggestion? Reach out through the built-in form or email contact@setoscan.fr SUBSCRIPTIONS SetOScan offers auto-renewable subscriptions (Standard and Premium), billed monthly or annually. Payment is charged to your Apple account upon purchase confirmation and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. Privacy Policy: https://setoscan.fr/confidentialite Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ SetOScan is not affiliated with Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. Yu-Gi-Oh! is a registered trademark of its respective owners.

About

Card Codex

Instantly identify trading cards by pointing your camera. Get card name, set, number, and current value without typing. All recognition happens on your device for complete privacy.

Highlights
  • Instant card identification
  • Automatic value lookup
  • Camera-based scanning
  • On-device processing
  • Unlimited free scans
  • Supports English and Japanese sets
Features
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Point. Scan. Know. Card Codex identifies your trading cards in an instant — name, set, card number and current value — just by pointing your camera. No typing, no searching, no guesswork. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Card recognition runs entirely on your phone. Photos of your cards never leave your device. No ads, no trackers, and no account needed to scan. Check the permissions: we ask for the camera, and nothing else. UNLIMITED SCANNING, FREE Scan as many cards as you like. We don't put the thing that matters behind a weekly limit. FAST AND ACCURATE A purpose-built recognition engine identifies cards across English and Japanese sets, including tricky holo and full-art cards — through a sleeve, or straight off a binder page without taking anything out. TWO WAYS TO SCAN • Auto — hold steady and it identifies hands-free. • Manual — line up the shot and tap the shutter for tough or vintage cards. Priced in £, with English and Japanese sets built in. YOUR SESSION, ORGANISED Build up a scan session and see the total value at a glance. Card Codex is the companion app to cardcodex.com. Card Codex is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo, The Pokémon Company International, or Game Freak. Trademarks are used only to describe compatibility.

Screenshots

SetOScan4 screens
Card Codex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Card Codex at none against SetOScan's 4. On price, update cadence, 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. SetOScan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Card Codex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SetOScan versus Card Codex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSetOScanCard Codex
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAngelo LorberCard Codex Ltd

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SetOScan

Subscriptions4
  • Standard (Mensuel)$3.991 Month
  • Premium (mensuel)$8.991 Month
  • Standard (Annuel)$29.991 Year
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  • Premium (Annuel)$79.991 Year
None

Card Codex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SetOScan free?
SetOScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Card Codex free?
Card Codex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SetOScan or Card Codex have ads?
Neither SetOScan nor Card Codex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SetOScan or Card Codex?
SetOScan ships an update fortnightly, and Card Codex fortnightly. Most recently, SetOScan was updated on October 25, 2026 and Card Codex on October 23, 2026.

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