Scanatoys: Toy & Comic Scanner
What is Scanatoys?
Identifies toys, comic books and other collectibles from a photo and shows estimated market value and recent sale.
Scanatoys is a reference app that uses the camera or a library photo to identify a toy, comic book, or other collectible, including its title, edition, year, and condition. It then shows an estimated market value along with recent sale prices and comparable listings. Scanned items can be saved to a personal library that tracks the collection's total value over time.
Pricing. Scanatoys is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.
Good for
- Checking value before selling at a garage sale or on eBay
- Deciding whether to donate or toss old-looking items
- Sorting an inherited collection of toys or comics
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Why this app is in C tier
C tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Scanatoys scores 67 out of 100: rating 80, rating count 55, App Store search rank 33, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and C tier follows from that score within this list.
Description
Don't sell until you scan. Scanatoys turns your camera into a real-time appraiser for the stuff sitting in your attic, your shelves, and your collection boxes. Snap a photo of any toy or comic book - Scanatoys identifies it in seconds and shows you what it's actually worth in today's market.
WHAT YOU CAN SCAN
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Toys & action figures - Funko Pop, Hot Wheels, Barbie, vintage GI Joe, Transformers, He-Man, Star Wars figures, Disney plush, McDonald's Happy Meal toys, retro tin toys
Comic books - Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse, Boom! Studios, key issues, first appearances, variants, modern and Silver/Bronze Age
Other collectibles - vinyl records, sneakers, antiques, and more
HOW IT WORKS
- Point your camera at the item - or pick a photo from your library.
- Scanatoys' AI identifies the title, edition, year, and condition.
- Get the estimated market value, plus recent sale prices and comps.
WHY SCANATOYS
One app, every category - no need to juggle a comic scanner, a Funko app, and a Hot Wheels guide. Scanatoys does all of them.
Live market data - we pull from current marketplace listings and recent sales, not a stale price guide.
Built for collectors AND families cleaning out the garage. No deep jargon, no manual data entry - just point, snap, and see the value.
Build your collection - save every scan to your library and watch your collection's total value update over time.
WHEN TO USE IT
- Before you sell at a garage sale, flea market, or on eBay/Mercari.
- Before you donate or toss something that looks "just old."
- When you spot a deal at a thrift store and need to know fast.
- When you inherit a collection and don't know where to start.
- When you want to know what your kids' toys will be worth one day.
WHAT COLLECTORS SAY
Scanatoys was built with collectors and resellers. We talked to flea market hunters, comic shop owners, and Funko Pop completists to build an app that gives you a fast, honest answer - not a sales pitch.
PRIVACY FIRST
We process scans to identify your items. We don't sell your data, and your collection library stays private to you.
SUBSCRIPTION
Scanatoys is free to download with a limited number of free scans. Unlock unlimited scanning, full price history, and collection tracking with Scanatoys Pro. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.
Terms of Use: https://scanatoys.com/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://scanatoys.com/privacy.html
Questions? support@scanatoys.com
Scanatoys is an independent collectibles tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Funko Inc., Mattel Inc., The Pokémon Company, Hasbro Inc., or any other brand or rights holder named in this listing. All trademarks, product names, and logos are property of their respective owners and are referenced solely to describe the types of items the app can help identify.
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Questions about Scanatoys
Is the app free to use?
It is free to download and includes a limited number of free scans. Unlimited scanning, full price history, and collection tracking require the Scanatoys Pro subscription, whose price is not stated on the App Store.
What kinds of items can it scan?
The listing names toys and action figures, comic books, and other collectibles such as vinyl records, sneakers, and antiques.
Where does the price information come from?
It pulls from current marketplace listings and recent sales rather than a static price guide. It also states that the user's collection library stays private and that scan data is not sold.
Is Scanatoys right for me?
Scanatoys is built for checking value before selling at a garage sale or on eBay, deciding whether to donate or toss old-looking items, sorting an inherited collection of toys or comics. It sits in the item valuation list on AppTierList.
Is Scanatoys worth it?
Scanatoys is C tier, ranked #22 of 27 item valuation apps with a score of 67 out of 100, from a 4.4 App Store rating across 30 ratings. 21 apps rank above it in the same list.
How does Scanatoys compare to Flippr?
Scanatoys is C tier at 67; Flippr is C tier at 67. They score the same. Scanatoys is free to download, with in-app purchases, Flippr is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is Scanatoys updated?
Scanatoys was updated 25 days ago, which counts in its favour.
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All the facts
Ranking
- Lists
- Item Valuation (C tier, #22) · Toy Value Lookup (D tier, #9) · Item Value Lookup (F tier, #30)
- Tier
- C (Situational)
- Score
- 67 / 100
- Rank in list
- #22 of 27
- Ranking certainty
- settled
Ratings
- App Store rating
- 4.4 out of 5, every App Store country
- Ratings
- 30
App
- Price
- Free + IAP
- App Store category
- Reference
- Current version
- (25 days ago)
- Size
- 17 MB
- Requires
- iOS 18.6 or later
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 5
- Runs on
- iPhone
Links
- Developer pages
- Website · Support · Privacy policy
- Maker
- not verified
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · ranking