Your Photos Never Leave Your Phone
Most TCG scanner apps upload every photo you take to external servers for identification – then charge $5–8 per week once you exceed the free scan limit. LootLink recognises cards using AI built into the app itself – no photo ever sent to a server.
The Scan Limit Trap
The free tier of popular TCG scanner apps typically allows 5 to 35 scans per day before hitting a paywall – with weekly subscriptions running $5–8 to unlock unlimited scanning. You're paying a recurring fee to scan cards you already own. And every photo you take gets uploaded to an external server for identification, with limited clarity on what happens to those images.
LootLink recognises cards using AI built into the app. It reads the card's text and artwork directly from the image on your phone – no internet connection needed, no photo ever sent to a server. There's no scan counter, no per-scan fee, and no daily limit.
Ad-Free Is a Design Decision, Not a Marketing Claim
We made a deliberate early decision: no advertising services in LootLink. An ad-supported collecting app creates the wrong relationship between the product and the user – your screen time and collection data shouldn't be the revenue model. LootLink is funded by an optional subscription for premium features. The core app, including unlimited scanning, is free and will stay free.
- On-device identification: Your photos stay on your phone, always.
- No scan limits: Scan your entire collection without hitting a paywall.
- No ad banners: No advertising services, no tracking, no interruptions.
Scan your collection without limits or privacy trade-offs. No account required to get started.
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Can I scan unlimited cards for free?
Yes. Card scanning in LootLink is not metered or paywalled. Everything happens on your phone, so there's nothing counting your scans or charging per photo.
Will there ever be ads in LootLink?
No. We use a transparent subscription model for premium features. Core collection management and scanning are free and stay free.