Get in touch
Found a bug, lost some progress, or have a suggestion? Open an issue at github.com/CallMeGreg/trading-up/issues and you'll get a reply. Including your device model and iOS version helps a lot.
Common questions
Does it need an internet connection?
No. Every card and price is bundled in the app, so it plays identically in airplane mode.
Are there in-app purchases or ads?
There are no ads. Set 1 is free to play in full; one optional one-time purchase unlocks the other four sets and the 250-card finish. That is the only thing you can buy, and it is handled by the App Store. The $ in the game is fictional in-game currency that can only be earned by playing — you can never buy it with real money.
Where is my progress saved?
In a file inside the app's private container on your device. It is never uploaded anywhere. If you have iCloud device backups turned on, it travels with your encrypted Apple backup when you restore to a new device.
How do I start over?
Open the Stats tab and tap New Game. That clears your cash and collection and deals you back in at the starting bankroll. Your all-time record is kept.
I deleted the app — can I get my collection back?
Only from a device backup that predates the deletion. Because nothing is stored on a server, there is no cloud copy to restore from.
What are the pack odds?
Every pack holds six cards: three commons, two uncommons, and one “hit” slot. The hit is an ultra rare 20% of the time and a rare the other 80%. Independently, any card in the pack has a 1% chance of being foil.