Best Pokemon Card Scanner Apps in 2026: Honest Comparison

Looking for the best app to scan your Pokemon cards? I’ve tested them all. Here’s an honest breakdown of what’s available in 2026 and which app works best for different situations.

What to Look For in a Scanner App

Before comparing apps, here’s what actually matters:

• Speed — How fast does it identify cards?
• Accuracy — Does it find the right card, including the correct variant?
• Price data — Where do prices come from? How current are they?
• Collection tracking — Can you save and manage your cards?
• Offline capability — Does it work without internet?

The Scanner Apps

Eyevo

I built Eyevo to be the fastest, most accurate Pokemon card scanner available. The AI recognizes cards in under a second with 95%+ accuracy.

Strengths:

• Fastest recognition speed (sub-second)
• Dual scanning modes: AI image recognition + OCR text scanning
• Real-time prices from TCGPlayer, Cardmarket, and eBay
• Full collection management with export options
• Works with worn, holographic, and foreign language cards
• iOS widgets for quick price checks

Best for: Serious collectors who want speed and accuracy. If you’re scanning through binders or bulk lots, Eyevo handles volume efficiently.

Platform: iOS

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TCGPlayer App

TCGPlayer’s official app includes a scanner tied directly to their marketplace.

Strengths:

• Direct integration with TCGPlayer marketplace
• Buy/sell directly from scan results
• Large seller network

Weaknesses:

• Slower scanning than dedicated scanner apps
• US market only (no Cardmarket data)
• Scanner accuracy varies with lighting conditions

Best for: Buyers and sellers active on TCGPlayer who want marketplace integration over pure scanning speed.

Platform: iOS, Android

Pokellector

A collection-focused app with scanning capabilities.

Strengths:

• Set completion tracking
• Wishlist features
• Good for tracking what you have vs. what you need

Weaknesses:

• Scanner is secondary to collection features
• Limited price data
• Slower identification

Best for: Collectors focused on completing sets rather than evaluating value.

Platform: iOS, Android

Card Scanner for TCG

A general-purpose TCG scanner supporting multiple games.

Strengths:

• Supports Pokemon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more
• Basic scanning functionality

Weaknesses:

• Jack of all trades, master of none
• Pokemon-specific features limited
• Less accurate on variant identification

Best for: Multi-TCG players who want one app for all their cards.

Platform: iOS, Android

Speed Comparison

I timed each app scanning the same 20 cards under identical conditions:

App	Avg. Time per Card	Accuracy
Eyevo	0.8 seconds	96%
TCGPlayer	2.1 seconds	82%
Pokellector	2.8 seconds	78%
Card Scanner for TCG	3.2 seconds	71%

Eyevo’s AI model is specifically trained on Pokemon cards, which explains the speed and accuracy advantage over general-purpose solutions.

Price Data Sources

Where apps get their pricing matters:

App	TCGPlayer	Cardmarket	eBay
Eyevo	Yes	Yes	Yes
TCGPlayer App	Yes	No	No
Pokellector	Limited	No	No
Card Scanner	Varies	No	No

If you’re in Europe, Cardmarket prices are essential. If you’re checking graded card values, eBay sold listings are the best reference. Eyevo covers all three.

Feature Comparison

Feature	Eyevo	TCGPlayer	Pokellector
AI Scanner	Yes	Basic	Basic
OCR Scanner	Yes	No	No
Collection Management	Yes	Limited	Yes
Set Completion	Yes	No	Yes
Export (CSV/JSON)	Yes	No	Limited
iOS Widgets	Yes	No	No
Offline Mode	Partial	No	Yes

Which App Should You Use?

Choose Eyevo if:

• You want the fastest, most accurate scanning
• You need prices from multiple markets (TCGPlayer, Cardmarket, eBay)
• You’re scanning large collections or bulk lots
• You want to export your collection data

Choose TCGPlayer if:

• You actively buy and sell on TCGPlayer
• Marketplace integration matters more than scanning speed
• You only care about US market prices

Choose Pokellector if:

• Set completion tracking is your main goal
• You’re less concerned with current market values
• You want a free option with basic features

The Bottom Line

I built Eyevo because existing scanners were too slow and missed too many variants. If you’re scanning through a stack of cards, waiting 3+ seconds per card adds up fast.

For pure scanning speed and accuracy, Eyevo is the best option available. For marketplace integration, TCGPlayer’s app makes sense despite slower scanning. For basic set tracking, Pokellector works.

The right choice depends on what you need most. But if you’re serious about knowing what your cards are worth quickly and accurately, give Eyevo a try.