Comparison
Cube vs Collectr: an honest comparison from the newer, smaller app
Compared July 2026. Details change; if something here looks out of date, let us know.
Cube and Collectr both track trading card collections with a camera and live market prices, but they are built for different collectors. Collectr is the established choice: 20+ games, apps on iOS and Android plus a web app, and a large active community. Cube is a newer, narrower tool for four games (Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Lorcana) that goes deeper on each scan. It identifies the exact printing, cross-checking every scan multiple ways, and treats your collection as a portfolio: cost basis, current value, and return over time. If you collect across many games, track sealed or graded product, or use Android, Collectr fits you better today. If you collect those four games and want to know what your cards actually cost and returned, Cube is built for you. Collectr is available now; Cube is pre-launch on iOS. Cube is not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast, The Pokemon Company, Konami, or Ravensburger.
| Cube | Collectr | |
|---|---|---|
| Games supported | Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana | 20+ TCGs, including One Piece and Star Wars Unlimited (exact current list unverified) |
| Platforms | iOS, coming soon to the App Store | iOS, Android, and a web app |
| Scanning | Continuous scanning; clears a full binder in one sitting, included on the free tier | Camera scanning; unlimited scanning requires PRO |
| Printing-level ID | Identifies the exact card and printing, cross-checking each scan multiple ways | Scan-to-add card identification; printing-level detail not documented |
| Price data | Live market data refreshed continuously; per-game sources (Scryfall, TCGdex, YGOPRODeck, Lorcast) | Real-time market values; 5+ years of price history with PRO |
| Portfolio tracking | Cost basis vs current value, return over time, set completion | Real-time value with gain/loss charts; tracks raw, graded, and sealed products |
| Social | Opt-in leaderboard ranked by distinct-card value; collections private by default | Follow creators, public showcases, and a Trade Analyzer |
| Free tier | 150 cards with full value tracking, continuous scanning, and the leaderboard | Free tier available; unlimited scanning, advanced filters, and export require PRO |
| Paid plan | $9.99/mo or $49.99/yr: unlimited cards, per-card return, unlimited collections | PRO at $7.99/mo or $59.99/yr; the annual price is marketed as a limited-time discount |
Pick Cube if
- You collect Magic, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, or Lorcana and want each scan pinned to the exact printing, not just the card name.
- You think of your collection as a portfolio and want cost basis, current value, and return over time built in.
- You want scanning and full value tracking on the free tier, up to 150 cards, before paying anything.
- You want your collection private by default, with a leaderboard you opt into rather than a public social feed.
Pick Collectr if
- You collect across many games. Collectr covers 20+ TCGs, including One Piece, Star Wars Unlimited, Digimon, and Flesh and Blood. Cube covers four.
- You use Android or want a web app. Cube is iOS only and not yet released; Collectr is on both stores and the web today.
- You track sealed products and graded cards alongside raw singles, or you want multi-currency valuation. Collectr handles all of these in one place.
- You want a mature app with a large community right now. Collectr has years of updates, strong App Store ratings, and active development.