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BEST TCG SCANNER APPS.
Compare scanner apps by the job you need done: identifying a card, building a collection or organizing a Magic deck. Start with game support and cost, then examine the workflow.
10 TOP SCANNER APPS.
Popular names across Pokémon, Magic and other TCGs. Choose by supported games, collection tools and cost.
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Multi-game collection tracking
Collectr
Track raw cards, graded cards and sealed products together, with market history and portfolio tools. PRO adds unlimited scans and exports.
Multiple TCGsFree download · PRO available
Free marketplace scanning
TCGplayer
Scan cards into lists, follow TCGplayer market prices and move from your collection to marketplace listings.
Multiple TCGsFree to use
Magic decks and collections
Dragon Shield MTG
Scan Magic cards, organize folders and build decks with mana-curve statistics, trade comparisons and collection exports.
MTGFree download · In-app upgrades
Pokémon binders, variants and set completion
Dex
Dex scanner review: Pokémon variants, region-based card editions, folders, Dex+ prices and iOS CSV export for collectors building a complete binder.
PokémonFree download · Dex+ scanner
Magic inventory that feeds deck building
ManaBox
ManaBox scanner review: Magic scanning, binders, deck tools, CSV export and PRO prices, with practical guidance for cataloguing a full collection.
Magic: The GatheringFree download · PRO available
Pokémon collection folders
Dragon Shield Pokémon
Organize Pokémon cards into folders, compare trade values, build decks and export collection lists.
PokémonFree download · Premium available
Multiple trading card games
FoilSnap
A scanner for Pokémon, Magic and Yu-Gi-Oh! with portfolio tracking and tools for identifying foil variants.
Pokémon; MTG; Yu-Gi-Oh!Free download · Premium available
Pokémon master sets
Acorn
Track Pokémon sets and master sets, scan multiple cards and import or export collections with pricing from several marketplaces.
PokémonFree download · PRO available
Pokémon price research
PokeScope
Pair camera scanning with recent eBay sales, graded-card prices and collection organization. Premium adds unlimited scans.
PokémonFree download · Premium available
Collection portfolios
Shiny
Scan cards, build folders and wishlists, follow completed-sale prices and inspect centering with its grading-preparation tool.
Pokémon; Multiple TCGsFree download · PRO available
21 MORE TO DISCOVER.
Explore more specialist scanners, from One Piece lists to Magic batch scanning.
Multi-game scanning
FoilBoost
The listing includes Pokémon, Magic and Yu-Gi-Oh! scanning, foil identification and collection price tracking.
Pokémon; MTG; Yu-Gi-Oh!Free download · Premium available
Yu-Gi-Oh! decks and trades
Dragon Shield Yu-Gi-Oh!
Scan Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, build main, side and extra decks, and organize trade lists with collection exports.
Yu-Gi-Oh!Free download · Premium available
Pokémon collection exports
CollectDeck
Track Pokémon sets and portfolio history, organize wishlists and export collection data in CSV or JSON formats.
PokémonFree download
Pokémon watchlists
Card Value Scanner for Pokemon
Explore Pokémon card sets, monitor prices and keep a watchlist of cards you want to add to your collection.
PokémonFree download
Magic batch scanning
MagicFrame
The listing describes on-device Magic recognition and collection management. PRO adds batch scanning, price feeds and portfolio analytics.
MTGFree download · PRO available
Pokémon on-device recognition
PokéVision
Recognize Pokémon cards on your phone and track set completion. Start with 20 cards; PRO unlocks unlimited scanning.
PokémonFree download · PRO available
Pokémon collection totals
TCG Card Scanner Value
Identify Pokémon cards, view set and rarity details, and track the value of a collection with subscription options.
PokémonFree download · Subscription available
One Piece collections
Nika TCG
Scan One Piece cards and organize binders, decks and wishlists. Premium adds unlimited scans, saved cards and lists.
One PieceFree download · Premium available
Scanning and portfolio tracking
Card Scanner Value TCG
Scan cards into collections, maintain wishlists and follow prices. PRO adds export and portfolio profit/loss.
Pokémon · MTG · One Piece · Yu-Gi-Oh!Free download · PRO available
Unlimited free scans
PokeLite
The current listing offers free unlimited card scans, with estimated market values and collection tracking.
PokémonFree scans
Multi-game collections with condition insights
HoloDex
HoloDex combines card identification, collection tracking and AI condition estimates across eleven advertised card games. Its portfolio and sealed-product tools suit collectors who want more than a price lookup.
Pokémon, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, Dragon Ball Super, Digimon, Gundam, Union Arena, Riftbound and Star Wars UnlimitedFree download; Pro in-app purchases
Sales-history research across cards and collectibles
PriceCharting
PriceCharting pairs photo identification with historical sales, grade-specific values and a collection tracker. It is particularly relevant when the question is which comparable sales support a value.
Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering and Disney Lorcana, plus sports cards and other collectiblesFree core tools; Collector subscription available
Pokémon and Magic portfolios with CSV or JSON exports
MonPrice
MonPrice connects card scanning and price tracking with quantities, collections and structured exports. Its current release history extends beyond the Pokémon-only scope still described in an older website FAQ.
Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering and One Piece10 initial scans advertised free; Pro options
Sports-card collections with an integrated marketplace
CollX
CollX links card identification and inventory management to a buying and selling marketplace. Its sports-card scope and paid seller tools make it especially relevant to collectors organizing cards for sale.
Baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, wrestling and other sports; Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Flesh and Blood, One Piece and Lorcana; selected non-sport cardsFree collection limits; Pro $9.99/month or $99.99/year advertised
Multi-game collections with personal notes and wishlists
Foloy
Foloy combines photo identification, collection records, price history and wishlists across several TCGs. Its tags and card notes suit collectors who want to organize what they own as well as look up values.
Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece and Dragon Ball; the official website also lists Disney LorcanaFree download; optional Pro purchases
Sports cards alongside Pokémon and MTG
LUDEX
LUDEX combines card identification, collection binders and eBay listing tools, with an unusually clear free collection allowance.
Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, VeeFriends; sports cardsFree tier + Lite, Standard and Pro
Sports and multi-game collections with AI condition estimates
Cardly AI
Cardly AI groups scanning, digital binders, estimated grading and price tracking in one app from Scate.
Pokémon, MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Digimon, Lorcana, One Piece; sports cardsFree download + in-app purchases
Pokémon collection tracking with a premium export option
Pokechart
Pokechart combines OCR scanning, searchable card records and collection charts, with export included in its premium feature list.
PokémonFree download + Premium subscription
Detailed portfolio accounting and market comparisons
Pokedata
Pokedata combines card scanning with purchase and sale records, shareable portfolios and market data spanning raw and graded cards.
Pokémon; wider website TCG catalogueFree tier + Gold and Platinum
Visual inventory and value tracking across devices
CardlyMon
CardlyMon combines AI card identification, collection records and estimated market-value tracking in apps from Applus.
Pokémon, MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana; sports cardsFree download + in-app subscriptions
Mixed TCG inventory with marketplace exports
Dexter
Dexter scanner review: free camera scanning, four named TCGs, binder and box organization, CSV exports and an eBay listing workflow.
Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana, Star Wars UnlimitedFree scanning
HOW TO CHOOSE
Find the right scanner for the way you collect.
A useful TCG scanner does more than recognize a picture. It connects the physical card to the correct catalogue entry, helps you correct a match and gives you somewhere useful to keep the result. Start with your collection and the job you want to finish.
Choose your main job first.
For a box of unsorted cards, prioritize a repeatable scan, confirm and save workflow. For a binder, look for quantities and set-completion views. For a trade, you may care more about comparing specific printings and keeping a record. For deck building, card search and deck organization can matter as much as the camera.
Write down the task you repeat most often before comparing features. An app that does that task with fewer corrections can be a better fit than a broader app whose extra features you rarely use. Our Collectr review covers a multi-game collection approach, while the Dragon Shield MTG review focuses on Magic.
Match the game, language and set.
A claim of Pokémon or Magic support is a starting point. Check that the catalogue contains your exact set, the card language and the printings you own. Older releases, promotional cards and special treatments deserve a closer look because the character name alone does not identify the physical card.
New-set coverage is worth checking separately. Our 30th Celebration scanner update links to three developers that explicitly name that expansion. When an app has the correct entry in search, you can also use it to resolve an uncertain camera match.
Check accuracy on a small, varied pile.
Try a few cards from your own collection: an ordinary card, a foil, an older printing and two cards that reuse an illustration. Use even lighting and keep the full card visible. Compare the returned set and collector number with the physical card before treating the result as correct.
Include the correction step in your comparison. Can you choose another candidate, change the treatment or find the right printing by searching? Keep track of which cards need that extra step. A quick recognition result is only the beginning; the useful measure is how easily you reach a correct saved record.
Look at what happens after a scan.
Check the destination of each scan. A temporary history, a saved list, a binder and a deck serve different purposes. Add a duplicate and see whether the app increases its quantity or creates another entry. Then try editing the condition and moving the card between lists.
If you intend to move an existing collection, inspect import and export options before entering everything. Look for fields you need to keep, such as set, number, quantity, condition and purchase price. A readable sample export helps you understand whether the app can support your longer-term organization.
Understand the price attached to a card.
Make sure the displayed value refers to the same printing, language, condition and finish as your card. A raw card and a graded copy are different comparisons. Read the app’s label for the price source and region, and check whether a chart describes the individual card or the collection total.
For a proposed swap, first correct the entries on both sides. Then use the comparison as one part of the discussion. Collectr’s saved Trade Analyzer update is relevant when you want to revisit the cards involved after the initial conversation.
Compare the cost of your actual workflow.
Compare the features you need during a normal collecting session. Free access to manual search may be enough for occasional additions; large batches might make a scanning allowance more important. Saved lists, exports, price history and backup can each have different access rules.
Use the free scanner guide to check allowances and the paid scanner guide to evaluate upgrades. Finish a representative task before committing to a large import. You will learn more from that small task than from a long list of features.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you choose.
What is the best TCG scanner app?
Choose by game coverage, correct-printing matches and the workflow you need. The toplist above provides options to investigate; the linked reviews explain their features and published store information.
Can one scanner handle several card games?
Some apps cover several games, while others focus on one. Check the supported-game list and search for the exact sets you collect before adding cards.
Why does a scanner show the right artwork but the wrong card?
Reprints can reuse artwork. Compare the set, collector number, language and treatment, then select the correct catalogue entry rather than relying on the image alone.
Should I compare store ratings?
Ratings are useful context, but they do not tell you whether your cards or preferred workflow are supported. Combine them with catalogue checks and a small trial using your own cards.
FIND YOUR GAME