TCG Scanner vs Collectr: which fits how you buy?
Collectr is a popular app for tracking the value of your collection on your phone. TCG Scanner is built for something else first: pricing cards while you watch a live stream, then tracking what you paid and what you made.
| TCG Scanner | Collectr | |
|---|---|---|
| Reads a live stream on your screen | Yes, with a floating overlay on Windows | Not offered |
| Price per condition while bidding | Yes, Near Mint to Damaged | Not designed for live bidding |
| Collection value tracking | Yes | Yes, with top movers and trends |
| Purchase price and profit/loss per card | Yes, per card and in total | Portfolio gains and losses |
| Data export | Excel and CSV in every plan | Data exports as an in-app purchase |
| Card scanning | From the live stream on your screen | Camera scanning; unlimited scanning in PRO |
| Platforms | Windows, iOS, Android (Jan 2027); Mac later in 2027 | Mobile app |
| Price | Founding plans from €11, all-in from €69 | Free app; PRO $7.99/month or $59.99/year |
Based on public product pages, checked October 2026. Features and prices of other products can change; check their site for the latest.
Sources: Collectr on the App Store
You mainly track a collection you already own
If you want a free app to look up and follow the value of cards you already have, across many games, Collectr is a strong choice.
You buy cards on live streams
If you buy on Whatnot, eBay Live or TikTok Live and want the price before you bid, plus a record of what you paid and your profit per card, TCG Scanner is built for exactly that.
Lock in the Founding Member price
The pre-sale runs until 30 November 2026. Your subscription only starts when the app launches in January 2027.
Can I use TCG Scanner and Collectr together?
Yes. Many collectors keep using the app they have and add TCG Scanner for live buying. The Excel and CSV export makes it easy to move data around.
Is TCG Scanner related to Collectr?
No. TCG Scanner is an independent product and is not affiliated with Collectr.
Does it use TCGplayer or Cardmarket prices?
TCGplayer market prices in US dollars, per card and per condition, from a licensed provider of TCGplayer market data. Cardmarket prices are not part of the launch. TCG Scanner is independent and not affiliated with TCGplayer.
TCG Scanner is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Collectr, TCGplayer or any card publisher. Card art and prices shown on this page are illustrations.
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