{"id":3969,"date":"2026-07-12T01:30:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T20:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=3969"},"modified":"2026-07-12T01:30:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T20:30:06","slug":"indie-app-spotlight-route-25-is-an-all-in-one-social-app-for-pokemon-collectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=3969","title":{"rendered":"Indie App Spotlight: &#8216;Route 25&#8217; is an all-in-one social app for Pok\u00e9mon collectors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-border featured-image\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"1600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/07\/Route25-app.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1600\" class=\"skip-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/9to5mac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/07\/Route25-app.jpg?w=320&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/9to5mac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/07\/Route25-app.jpg?w=640&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/9to5mac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/07\/Route25-app.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/9to5mac.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/07\/Route25-app.jpg?w=1500&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><br \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Welcome to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/guides\/indie-app-spotlight\">Indie App Spotlight<\/a>. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you\u2019re a developer and would like your app featured, get\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/author\/michaelb\">in contact<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many apps make it easy to track your Pok\u00e9mon card collection. <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/route-25-tcg-collector-social\/id6755665546\">Route 25<\/a> takes that a step further by bringing a social experience into the mix, so you can talk to other collectors about your cards, pulls, and so on.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-1060352\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-top-features\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top features<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First and foremost, <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/route-25-tcg-collector-social\/id6755665546\">Route 25<\/a> lets you track your Pok\u00e9mon collection, including the value, varying insights, statistics, whether or not its trending, and how many other people are pulling it. Route 25 includes a card scanner, advanced search, and a deep card database to make it easy to look up other cards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also has a built in trading marketplace, helping you exchange cards with other users. It\u2019s reputation-based and well structured, making it easy to use. There are fees involved with trading, those being $2.49 for free users, or $0.99 if you pay for Trainer Plus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for the social features, it offers a built in social feed where people can showcase their collections, share graded cards, and post their pulls. It\u2019s meant to be safe, so there\u2019s no direct messaging or comments \u2013 just social collection sharing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lastly, <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/route-25-tcg-collector-social\/id6755665546\">Route 25<\/a> has many original soundtracks similar to those from the classic Pok\u00e9mon games \u2013 just to give you a sense of nostalgia.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-download-the-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Download the app<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/route-25-tcg-collector-social\/id6755665546\">Route 25<\/a> is available for <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/route-25-tcg-collector-social\/id6755665546\">free on the App Store<\/a> for iPhone and iPad running iOS 26 and later. For the full experience, which unlocks lower trade fees, extra trade slots, customization, and instant trade center access, you\u2019ll need Trainer Plus, which runs $3.99\/month or $39.99\/year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re well deep in the Pok\u00e9mon TCG collecting world, give <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/route-25-tcg-collector-social\/id6755665546\">Route 25<\/a> a try! It\u2019ll certainly make your collecting experience more engaging.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My favorite Apple accessory recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Follow Michael:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mbrkhrdt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">X\/Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/michaelb.nyc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bluesky<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/michaelb.nyc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"google-preferred-source-badge\">\n\t\t<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/9to5mac.com\" aria-label=\"Add 9to5Mac as a preferred source on Google\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"google-preferred-source-badge-dark\" src=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ninetofive\/dist\/images\/google-preferred-source-badge-dark.png\" alt=\"Add 9to5Mac as a preferred source on Google\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"google-preferred-source-badge-light\" src=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/wp-content\/themes\/ninetofive\/dist\/images\/google-preferred-source-badge-light.png\" alt=\"Add 9to5Mac as a preferred source on Google\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-disclaimer-container\">\n<p class=\"disclaimer-affiliate\"><em>FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/9to5mac.com\/about\/#affiliate\">More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- post ad --><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to\u00a0Indie App Spotlight. 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