# Card Codex vs Master Set Collector

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Card Codex at 15.1 against Master Set Collector's 17. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Card Codex against 5.0 for Master Set Collector. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Card Codex | Master Set Collector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-codex-card-value-scanner/id6795553555/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-set-collector/id6801937509/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 78 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Card Codex Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795553557) | [Joshua Stoffey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761450391) |

## What reviewers say

### Card Codex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-codex-card-value-scanner/id6795553555)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Master Set Collector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/master-set-collector/id6801937509)

This app is a comprehensive collection tracker designed for enthusiasts who meticulously catalog every printing of their cards. It allows users to differentiate between various printings, track individual copies with detailed notes, and manage their collection across multiple devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Track individual card printings, Differentiate between holo, reverse holo, 1st edition, Record condition, grading, and valuation per copy, Browse collection by Pokémon, set, or illustrator, Add custom photos for unique printings, Sync collection via iCloud, Export and import collection data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Card Codex free?

Card Codex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Master Set Collector free?

Master Set Collector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Card Codex or Master Set Collector?

Card Codex and Master Set Collector are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Card Codex or Master Set Collector have ads?

Neither Card Codex nor Master Set Collector shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*