# Helvault - LEGACY — Legacy version of Helvault > Magic: The Gathering card collection manager with AI scanner and data export. (iPhone/iPad app by Vitor Cesco.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helvault-legacy/id1466963201 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Vitor Cesco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466963200) - Category: Utilities, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.46/5 from 678 App Store ratings · 140 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 7 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2019-06-30 - Data updated: 2026-08-19 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helvault-legacy/id1466963201/reviews.md ## What is Helvault? This is the Legacy version of Helvault. It is now obsolete and has been replaced by the latest "Helvault - MTG Card Scanner" app available on the AppStore. Check it out by searching for "Helvault" on the AppStore. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Helvault is a collection manager for Magic: The Gathering players and collectors who want to spend more time enjoying their cards, instead of typing names... With a powerful card scanner with exclusive AI, Helvault is capable of identifying cards from all Magic's history without a hassle. Sort, filter, play and understand your card collection like never before! Key features: - Powerful MTG card scanner - Unlimited cards on your collection - Detailed stats about your collection - Card details, including prices - Export your collection as a CSV file - Organize your cards into multiple binders like in real life - No ads, forever Need help? Follow us on Twitter @helvault_mtg Helvault brings unlimited card collection management to your mobile device, for free. The scanner feature however is limited to 50 cards added by it. After that you are required to do an in-app purchase to continue using the scanner. Keep in mind that only the scanner feature is blocked by this limit, the rest of the app will continue to function as normal. The scanner feature needs an active internet connection to work properly. ## Key features - AI-powered MTG card scanner - Unlimited card collection management - Detailed collection statistics - Card price information - CSV collection export - Organize cards into binders ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | MTG Card Scanner - Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time | | Common Donation | $0.99 | one-time | | Mythic Donation | $9.99 | one-time | | Rare Donation | $4.99 | one-time | | Advanced Card Export/Import | $5.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Helvault? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Fast and accurate scanning - 👍 Clean and intuitive interface - 💡 Helpful for managing large collections - 🚀 Responsive and reliable app - 👍 Great customer support - 🚀 Excellent value for the price **Cons** - 🐛 Inconsistent set recognition - 🔍 Limited search and filtering options - 💰 Paid features behind paywall - 🐛 Crashes and performance issues - 🔍 Difficulty moving/organizing cards - 💰 Developer accused of abandoning app **Commonly reported bugs** - Inconsistent set recognition when scanning cards - Crashes and performance issues, especially with newer cards - Inability to edit or correct scanned card information - Pricing data not always accurate or up-to-date **Most requested features** - Ability to search by card attributes (type, ability, etc.) - Option to sort cards by set number or collector number - Deck building and management functionality - Improved price tracking and analytics - Support for non-English cards and multiple languages - Bulk card management (select all, move, delete, etc.) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 140) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helvault-legacy/id1466963201/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Unstable *2025-09-01, version 6.2.2* I paid for this app and this version has become very unstable. Constantly crashes after opening. I’m not keen to download and pay for a new app then have to add everything again. Please fix the stability of this paid app. ### 1/5 — App keeps crashing *2025-08-10, version 6.2.2* App keeps crashing when I open it sometimes it works sometimes it crashes I have to open it multiple times for it to work and then eventually it crashes and I have to open it again very disappointed ### 2/5 — Unable to search cards by type *2024-12-14, version 6.2.1* Search didnt work very well. Too many taps to add to deck ### 1/5 — SCAM *2024-07-02, version 6.2.1* I already purchased premium on this app for 8 dollars and now it’s asking for me to make the purchase again. Total scam and very slimy. The restore purchase button doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — Do Not Buy. *2024-06-15, version 6.2.1* The dev has abandoned this app and released a new one, basically throwing all previous purchasers of the “lifetime” feature upgrades under the bus. ### 1/5 — scam *2024-06-02, version 6.2.1* paid for lifetime... "blah blah... development is costly... blah blah new features... blah blah... legacy still functions same.. ### 2/5 — Slow with the upgrade *2024-04-28, version 6.2.1* Ever since I bought the upgrade, the app has been awfully slow. The camera takes forever to lock on to the card, the app takes forever to show all the sets when I need to change it… It was far more efficient before I bought the upgrade… ### 1/5 — Sneaky theft. *2024-04-02, version 6.2.1* “Why my purchases from the Legacy app are not restored on the new app?” “As mentioned above, the Legacy app will continue to work normally, as is, so your purchases are and will always be yours. With that being said, by AppStore rules purchases cannot be carried over between apps. In case the new app has value to you, items will need to be purchased separately.” This is their way of stealing from you. I bought a lifetime version of the app then they make a new version of the app to get more purchases for new features and blame Apple. They could’ve just updated this one. So now I need to buy the “lifetime version” of the new app. Then they’ll make a new app with new features and want us to buy that too. Fool me once I guess. I won’t buy anything else from this developer. Thanks for lying about a lifetime App. By the way the new app has lifetime feature you can buy. Why not just charge more in the first place? At least I wouldn’t have to buy a new version. Buy a new “lifetime” purchase. And migrate all my previous work? ### 1/5 — Just makes you keep paying *2024-04-02, version 6.2.1* Bought the app, then an update locked the import/export features behind an additional paywall. After this they stopped supporting the app and released a “new version” that you yet again have to pay for. Good app, but steer clear unless you like to have to keep shelling out as they lock new features behind more and more money ### 5/5 — Amazing! *2024-03-12, version 6.2.1* I don’t know what I’d do without this app. I have over 11 thousand cards and this makes it a breeze to search through them. ## Frequently asked questions about Helvault ### Is Helvault still being updated? This is the Legacy version of Helvault and is now obsolete. It has been replaced by the latest "Helvault - MTG Card Scanner" app, which is available on the AppStore and was last updated on 2025-04-04. ### Does Helvault have ads? Helvault is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'No ads, forever'. ### What are the limitations of the free version of Helvault? The scanner feature in Helvault is limited to 50 cards added by it. After reaching this limit, an in-app purchase is required to continue using the scanner. Other app features function normally without purchase. ### What are the pricing details for Helvault? Helvault is free to download and use. However, an in-app purchase is required to unlock the full functionality of the card scanner feature beyond the initial 50 cards. ### What devices does Helvault support? Helvault is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up. ### How accurate is Helvault's card scanner? User reviews indicate that the scanning is generally fast and accurate, with users praising its ability to identify cards from all of Magic's history. However, some users have noted inconsistent set recognition. ### Can I export my Helvault collection? Yes, Helvault allows you to export your entire card collection as a CSV file. This feature is useful for backing up your data or using it with other tools. ### What do users like and dislike about Helvault? Users appreciate the fast and accurate scanning, clean interface, and its helpfulness for managing large collections. Criticisms include inconsistent set recognition, paid features being behind a paywall, and some performance issues. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 6.2.2 — 2025-04-04 Hello Helvaulters! A new, completely revamped version (call it 'v2') of the app we all love is now available! Check it out by searching for "Helvault" on the AppStore. Many thanks and see you there! ### 6.2.1 — 2023-08-14 Hello Helvaulters! A new, completely revamped version (call it 'v2') of the app we all love is now available! Check it out by searching for "Helvault" or "Vitor Cesco" on the AppStore. Many thanks and see you there! ### 6.2.0 — 2022-10-03 Hello Helvaulters! Features and bug fixes... You can't go wrong with that. - Added ability to mark sets as favorite on the Discover section. - Added support for matching sets when importing CSVs from other services. When not found the latest print is used instead. - Added ability to search for binders and lists on the Collection section. - Added ability to import cards from clipboard. - Redesigned caching system to make browsing cards sooooooo much better! If you love the app please let us know by rating us on the AppStore! ### 6.1.0 — 2022-09-26 Hello Helvaulters! This update brings new features requested by our amazing users... - Added ability to search when selecting sets - Added ability to sort cards by set name and code - Filters are now applied when exporting cards. This is very powerful when you need to export specific cards from your collection! - Binder / list name is now applied to the file when exporting - Many bugs were exterminated If you love the app please let us know by rating us on the AppStore! ### 6.0.0 — 2022-09-12 Hello Helvaulters! A brand new iOS is here, and so is a fresh Helvault update... Version 6.0.0 welcomes iOS 16! 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