Mint vs Dex: two Pokémon-only collection apps compared
Mint and Dex both track Pokémon collections with CardMarket and TCGPlayer prices. Compared on scanning (both bulk-capable), free tiers, Dex+ vs Mint Pro pricing, languages and Japanese sets.
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Dex and Mint are the two closest apps in this category: both are Pokémon-only, both show CardMarket and TCGPlayer prices, and both can scan a stack or a page of cards. The differences are in what is free, whether the scanner is included, grading, and language coverage. Dex gives away the database and checklist features and charges for the scanner; Mint includes the scanner in the free tier and charges for unlimited use.
| Mint | Dex | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad (iOS 26+) | iOS 16.6+, Android, web (scanner mobile only) |
| US App Store rating | 4.3 (8 ratings); 4.8 (24) in Germany | 4.8 (13,621 ratings) |
| Single-card scan | Yes, free tier included | Dex+ only |
| Multi-card scan | Yes, Deck Sweep™ on Pro (binder page in one photo) | Yes, stack scanning, Dex+ only |
| AI condition grading | Yes, 50 per month on Pro | No |
| Price sources | CardMarket (EUR) and TCGPlayer (USD), Reverse Holo and pattern prints included; PSA 9/10 from eBay sales; current graded eBay listings | TCGPlayer, CardMarket, CardTrader, eBay |
| Free tier | 20 scans per month, 50 cards, 1 binder, 3 alerts | All cards and sets, unlimited cards owned, 3 folders, no scanner |
| Paid plan | Mint Pro $6.99/month, $39.99/year, $59.99 lifetime | Dex+ $3.99/month, $34.99/year, $109 lifetime |
| Interface languages | 6 | 12, including Japanese, Korean and Chinese |
| Japanese and Chinese sets | Japanese yes, Chinese not yet | Yes |
| Set, master-set and Pokédex completion | Yes, plus set chases with the cost to finish a set | Yes, plus cameo tracking |
| Price history and alerts | Yes, 1 day to 1 year; alerts on cards, Reverse Holo and pattern prints, and sealed products | Not advertised |
| Extras | Sealed product price alerts, portfolio ROI, binders with 3×3 pages, daily streaks, iPad and iPhone Duo layouts | Deck builder, trade finder, friends, widgets |
Choose Dex if
- You want the whole database and checklists free and do not need to scan.
- You collect Chinese sets, or use the app in one of its 12 languages.
- You are on Android, or you want a deck builder and social features.
Choose Mint if
- Scanning is the main thing you do: single-card scans are included free, and Deck Sweep™ on Pro handles a binder page per photo.
- You want PSA graded prices and a condition estimate before grading.
- You want price alerts and a value chart of your collection over time.
- You prefer a cheaper lifetime purchase ($59.99 vs $109).
How this comparison was made
Facts were taken from each app's own App Store listing, in-app purchase list and website on 2026-09-17 (links in the sources list). Ratings are the US App Store. Where a vendor does not publish a fact it is marked n/a rather than guessed. This page is published by the maker of Mint, so the trade-offs section spells out where the others win. Corrections: [email protected].
- Mint: App Store listing, pricing
- Dex: dextcg.com, App Store listing
Disclosure: this page is published by the maker of Mint. Every claim about another app links to that app's own public page, and the section on where each app is stronger is written to be fair. Prices are US App Store prices on 2026-09-17 and change without notice.