Comparison · Updated October 2026
A Collectr alternative built only for Pokemon
Collectr is the biggest collection app in the hobby, and for a multi-game portfolio it is hard to beat. Kardex takes the narrower route: one game, every print and variant, and graded prices next to the raw value.
We make Kardex. Figures about Collectr are from its public store listings in October 2026; features and prices change, so check the current listing before you decide.
| App | Covers | Runs on | App Store ratings (US) | Google Play installs | In-app purchases (Play) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kardex Pokemon card scanner with raw and graded prices |
Pokemon only | iPhone, Android, web price checker | 65 | — | — |
| Collectr Collect. Track. Profit. |
Pokemon and other TCGs, sealed product | iPhone, Android, web | 68,119 | 3,289,275 | $7.99–$59.99 |
Store figures measured October 2026. "—" means the store showed no figure for that app.
Where the two apps differ
Collectr is a portfolio app. It tracks many trading card games and sealed product in one place and frames your collection as something whose value you follow over time — its subtitle is "Collect. Track. Profit." That breadth is the reason it has more ratings and installs than any other app in the category.
Kardex is a Pokemon card scanner. Everything in it is organised around identifying the exact Pokemon print you hold and pricing that print: raw Near Mint value, PSA, CGC and BGS graded prices, and how the price has moved. Because it only covers Pokemon, the set lists and their variants are the whole product rather than one catalogue among many.
Prices without installing anything
Kardex publishes its prices on the open web. Every set has a page with its full card list and current values, every priced card has its own page, and the free price checker on this site looks up a card by name and number in the browser. You can check a card before deciding whether you need an app at all.
Moving a Pokemon collection over
The fastest way to rebuild a binder in Kardex is to scan it: point the camera at each card, confirm the print, and it is added with its variant, condition and quantity. Graded cards keep their grade so their value is read from the matching slab price rather than the raw one.
What Kardex does
- Scan a card with the camera and confirm the exact print and variant — holo, reverse holo and promo versions of the same Pokemon are priced separately.
- Raw Near Mint market prices and graded prices for PSA, CGC and BGS slabs, side by side.
- Price history and recent movement for each card instead of a single listing.
- A collection that keeps variant, grade, condition and quantity for every card.
- Set pages with the full card list and prices, and a free web price checker on this site that needs no app at all.
When to stay with Collectr
- You collect several card games, or sealed product, and want one portfolio for all of it.
- You rely on Collectr's community features and share your portfolio there.
FAQ
Is Kardex a good alternative to Collectr?
For Pokemon-only collectors, yes: Kardex scans Pokemon cards, confirms the exact print, and shows raw and PSA, CGC and BGS graded prices. If you track several card games or sealed product, Collectr's broader portfolio is the better fit.
Does Kardex cover cards other than Pokemon?
No. Kardex is Pokemon only, which is why its set lists and variants are complete for that one game.
Can I check a card's value without the app?
Yes. The free price checker at kardextcg.app/pokemon-card-value and the set and card pages on the site show current raw Near Mint prices in the browser.