Double Holo vs Collectr (2026)
You finally decided to get organized. No more guessing what’s in the binder. You’re going to download a card app and track everything like a grown-up.
Then you open the app store and find about fifteen of them. Two names keep coming up: Double Holo and Collectr. Both scan cards. Both show prices. Both want a subscription. And picking the wrong one means scanning 400 cards twice. Nobody has that kind of patience, not even people who sort bulk commons for fun.
So here’s a straight Double Holo vs Collectr comparison: what each one does well, what it costs, and which one fits how you collect. I’ll also explain why the free TCGplayer app is worth having on your phone no matter which one you pick.
Quick note: this comparison is based on each app’s official site and store listings, not hands-on testing.
Quick Verdict
- Pick Collectr if you want a collection tracker for lots of games that treats your cards, slabs and sealed product like a stock portfolio.
- Pick Double Holo if you’re a Pokémon collector who buys, sells and grades, and you want market tools plus a marketplace with a 4.9% seller fee.
- Use TCGplayer alongside either one for free scanning, Market Price checks and actually buying cards.
What Is Collectr?
Collectr is a collection tracker and price guide made by Collectr Inc. Its pitch is simple: add your cards and it shows your whole collection’s value like an investment portfolio, with charts and daily gains and losses.
- Covers 25+ trading card games, including Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and Disney Lorcana
- Tracks raw cards, graded cards and sealed product
- Free to download, with Collectr Pro at $7.99 a month or $59.99 a year
- Pro adds unlimited scanning, deeper price history and export
- Collectr’s web app says it uses TCGplayer data
What Is Double Holo?
Double Holo calls itself a “marketplace and intelligence platform for trading card collectors.” Its focus is clearly Pokémon: its price tracker follows Pokémon cards across English, Japanese, Chinese and Korean printings.
It does three jobs:
- Scanner: scan raw cards or graded slabs for a live market price
- Marketplace: list and sell singles, slabs and sealed product with a 4.9% platform fee (minimum $1)
- Market tools: grading ROI, pack value (EV), Reddit sentiment, AI card picks and price alerts
For collection tracking, Double Holo pairs with a separate app called Shiny. Double Holo’s pricing page says Shiny Pro is included with its Serious Collector plan.
Double Holo vs Collectr: Features Compared
| Collectr | Double Holo | |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 25+ TCGs | Pokémon focus |
| Collection tracking | Built in | Through the Shiny app |
| Sealed and graded | Yes | Yes, graded priced separately |
| Price sources | TCGplayer data (per Collectr) | Its own marketplace plus eBay and TCGplayer data, refreshed daily |
| Built-in selling | No (shows eBay and TCGplayer listings) | Yes, 4.9% seller fee |
| Grading tools | No dedicated grading ROI tool | Grading ROI and submission builder |
| Paid plans | $7.99/mo or $59.99/yr | Smart $8.99/mo or $54.99/yr; Serious $19.99/mo or $169.99/yr |
Scanning
Both apps scan cards with your phone camera. Collectr limits scans on the free plan and makes them unlimited with Pro. Double Holo says it scans both raw cards and graded slabs, and it lets you list a card for sale right after scanning it.
Price Data
Collectr leans on TCGplayer data. Double Holo says its prices come from its own marketplace alongside eBay and TCGplayer data, refreshed daily, with graded copies (PSA, BGS, CGC and TAG) priced separately from raw cards. That separation is handy, because a PSA 10 and a raw copy of the same card are very different numbers.
Selling
This is the biggest difference. Collectr is a tracker, while Double Holo is also a store. Double Holo’s pricing page compares its 4.9% platform fee with 12.9% on eBay and 10.75% on TCGplayer.
Double Holo vs Collectr: Pricing
Collectr:
- Free plan
- Collectr Pro: $7.99 a month or $59.99 a year
Double Holo:
- Free to browse, buy and list cards
- Smart Collector: $8.99 a month or $54.99 a year
- Serious Collector: $19.99 a month or $169.99 a year, adding real-time alerts, Discord market alerts, reduced seller fees and Shiny Pro
- Annual plans start with a 3-day free trial
If you only want to track your collection, Collectr Pro is the simpler buy. Double Holo’s plans make more sense if you’ll use the grading and market tools.
Pros and Cons
Collectr Pros
- Covers 25+ games, not just Pokémon
- Clean portfolio view with sealed and graded tracking
- Pro plan is reasonably priced
Collectr Cons
- Free scans are limited
- No built-in marketplace for selling
Double Holo Pros
- Low 4.9% seller fee
- Graded and raw prices kept separate
- Serious tools for grading and pack value
Double Holo Cons
- Pokémon-focused, so not ideal for Magic or Yu-Gi-Oh! players
- Collection tracking lives in a separate app (Shiny)
- The top plan is pricier than Collectr Pro
Who Should Use Which App?
Choose Collectr if you:
- Collect more than one card game
- Mostly want to know what your collection is worth
- Track sealed product as an investment
Choose Double Holo if you:
- Collect Pokémon and buy, sell or grade often
- Want lower selling fees than eBay
- Like data tools such as grading ROI and pack EV
The Alternative Worth Having: TCGplayer
Whichever app you pick, I’d also install the TCGplayer app. Here’s why:
- It’s 100% free, according to TCGplayer
- It scans cards from every game on the TCGplayer marketplace and shows the Market Price, which TCGplayer says is based on thousands of daily transactions
- You can save scanned cards to lists as a collection with a free account, and export them as plain text or CSV
- It’s a huge marketplace for buying singles, so when you find the card you need, you can actually buy it
Collectr already uses TCGplayer data, so checking TCGplayer directly is a smart way to double-check a price before you buy or sell. And if you just want to buy the cards missing from your binder, TCGplayer is where most collectors end up anyway.
Check card prices on TCGplayer
Conclusion: Double Holo vs Collectr
There isn’t one winner, because these apps solve different problems. Collectr is the better collection tracker, especially if you play more than one game. Double Holo is the better pick for Pokémon collectors who sell and grade, thanks to its low fees and market tools.
Either way, keep the free TCGplayer app on your phone for quick price checks and for buying the cards you’re hunting. It costs nothing, and it may save you from overpaying at your next card show.
