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Card HQ is a mobile application designed for tracking trading card collections, allowing users to scan cards to identify them, view market prices, and access graded-card comparables for Pokémon and Lorcana. The app provides plain-English buy, hold, trade, or sell recommendations based on price and population data, and lets users monitor their collection's value and set price targets. It is offered on a free tier with an optional Pro subscription that adds buy/hold/sell signals, portfolio history, movers and alerts, bulk scanning, and deeper graded-card data.
Users can start using the app immediately without any upfront cost, as the free tier allows scanning any card for its price and tracking their collection. The Pro subscription is available for $4.99 per month after a 7-day free trial, or as a yearly plan for $59.99, with the option to cancel anytime in Settings. Both tiers include basic features like scanning cards and browsing full set checklists, while Pro unlocks advanced analytics and bulk scanning capabilities.
The app features a bulk scan function that allows users to fan through a pile of cards at a show, with prices ticking up as they go, before adding the whole batch to their collection at once. Additionally, users can set targets on specific cards they want, and the app will monitor the price to notify them when it is time to buy. These tools are designed to help collectors manage their inventory efficiently during events.
The platform provides graded-card comparables and population reports for PSA, CGC, and BGS, so users can know exactly what a graded copy is worth. It also offers a plain-English read for each card, such as 'BUY' or 'HOLD', derived from real price and population data. This information helps collectors determine if an ask is fair before handing over cash for a card.
The app is built specifically for collectors who want to track their collection like an asset, from the shoebox to the show floor. It allows users to scan any card by pointing their camera at it to get its name, set, and market price in a second, all on-device with no typing required. This makes it fast and convenient for use at card shows or while managing a personal collection.
You can reach Card HQ by e-mail at support@cardhq.app.
The official website of Card HQ is cardhq.app.
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The pricing structure appears straightforward and reasonably priced for the depth of data provided. The seven-day free trial effectively demonstrates the utility of the analytics before commitment. The annual option offers significant savings for dedicated users. I am curious whether the bulk scan feature accurately handles lower-light environments at card shows, as this would heavily influence my decision to upgrade immediately rather than waiting for the next renewal cycle.
Card HQ delivers solid scanning and tracking features, though the interface could use minor refinements for a smoother user experience.
Card HQ presents a compelling platform for serious collectors who view their inventory as a tangible asset. The ability to scan any card and instantly receive its name, set, and market price is a significant time saver, particularly when handling large volumes at local card shows. The on-device processing ensures the experience remains fast without requiring constant typing or internet dependency for every single scan. Beyond basic identification, the HQ Read feature provides a plain-English analysis of whether a card is a buy, hold, trade, or sell opportunity based on real price and population data. This integration of ceremony and data helps users understand if an asking price is fair before handing over cash. Tracking the entire collection as a live portfolio allows collectors to watch value fluctuations and identify the biggest movers in their portfolio. The bulk scan capability is particularly useful for quickly adding entire stacks to the collection during busy events, streamlining the administrative side of the hobby significantly.
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Card HQ is a mobile application for tracking trading card collections. It allows users to scan trading cards to identify them, view current market prices, and access graded-card comparables and population data for Pokémon and Lorcana, with additional games planned. The app provides a plain-English buy, hold, trade, or sell recommendation based on price and population data, and lets users monitor their collection's value, set price targets for cards they want, and bulk-scan stacks of cards at shows. It is offered on a free tier with an optional Pro subscription that adds buy/hold/sell signals, portfolio history, movers and alerts, bulk scanning, and deeper graded-card data.