Guide · apps for collectors
The best Pokémon card collection apps in 2026
The most complete Pokémon card collection apps are Prism, Collectr, Dex, PokéCardex, TCG Collector and Pokellector. The big difference is what they charge for: almost all of them limit scanning, price history or exporting your collection. Prism is the only fully free one, with unlimited scanning and Cardmarket prices in euros.
Updated 24 October 2026
Which app should you choose?
- If you collect in Europe and want everything free: Prism. Unlimited scanning, Cardmarket and CardTrader prices in euros per card language, binders you flip page by page, face-to-face trades and a map of card shops in Spain.
- If you live in the US and care mostly about dollar value: Collectr is the most used there, but unlimited scanning, full history and export are in its PRO plan ($7.99 a month).
- If you want the most detailed variant catalog: TCG Collector, a very precise website; several features (lists, cost to complete a set) are paid.
- If you play the TCG and build decks: Dex or Limitless, which have deck builders. Prism does not: it is made for collecting.
What is free and what is paid in each app?
Checked on each service’s public pages and apps between 11 and 19 October 2026; they may have changed. “No data” means we could not confirm it.
Is there a completely free Pokémon card app?
Yes. Prism has no paid plan and no scan limit: everything is free, with no ads. TCG Collector and Pokellector can be used for free but have paid features; the rest limit scanning or export. The scan cap is one of the most repeated complaints in app store reviews.
Can I move my collection from another app to Prism?
Yes. Prism imports collections exported from Collectr and TCGplayer in about a minute, without rescanning. See Prism vs Collectr.