# iMtG — The legendary iMtG is back... > Magic: The Gathering toolbox, rules reference, deck builder, and community app. (iPhone/iPad app by PIOTR FARBISZEWSKI.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imtg/id412798013 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [PIOTR FARBISZEWSKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/412797641) - Category: Reference, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 32 MB - Languages: English, Japanese, Polish, Spanish - Released: 2011-01-06 - Data updated: 2026-06-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imtg/id412798013/reviews.md ## What is iMtG? The legendary iMtG is back as probably the most advanced and innovative Magic: the Gathering toolbox and rules reference app in the App Store of 2026. Since 2011 our Life Counter tool supports portrait and landscape modes. It has up to 24 seats multiplayer mode, Commander damage tracking and separate poison counters for 2-Headed Giant team. Multiple iMtG Life Counters can be linked and synchronised over Bluetooth nearby networking. Deck Builder includes sample play / fish tool, mana statistics, export by Email and sharing via Share Sheet. You can use Import from iTunes or Dropbox to upgrade from other MTG deck builders which support .dec file format. Card Database has up to date pricing and advanced collection management. You can set how many you need, own and want to trade of each card. It will add the card to the appropriate report in the Main Menu. As soon as a new expansion is released, you can update your database in Main Menu -> Settings & Tools -> Tools. Magic Binders are digital model of your physical binders, allowing you to keep your collection data always with you, on the move and in the net. Mark your cards as foils, signed, set condition and language version, make notes. Post your collection's trading part online with a press of a button as Private Page on Gathering. Email binders to friends or yourself with CSV file attachment. Gathering is our independent community forum ruled by Ultimate Law and linked to Multiverse. Multiverse is a geolocation feature which allows you to manually update your trading position on Earth map. Multiverse does not track your location continuously, you set your base once and update it when and if you desire. Free Trade module contains quick Price Check and Trading tool integrated with Needed and Trade Binder. Settings can be adjusted for the local market to display prices in local currency while multiplied by configurable factor. Trading is integrated with Potential Trades, an automatic trade matching system for Gathering users. While iMtG is mostly free, in the built-in Shop you can pay to unlock optional functionality. Offline cache enables foil prices, mass update tool and background price fetching on card lists. You can also unlock unlimited decks maintenance and add handy Clone function to test different versions of the same deck, in-app access to card rulings, unlimited scanning, unlimited binders, advanced trading functions and card translations. Please note the Support and Feedback option, the use of which I greatly appreciate. For the latest news and development updates follow the maker on X @iMtGApp You can also contact us on Gathering, where we discuss life and magic in general as Piotr. Prices and some imagery are courtesy of our long time partner TCGPlayer.com and our new partner Scryfall.com Wizards of the Coast, Magic: The Gathering, and their logos are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the United States and other countries. Copyright 2009 Wizards. Pokemon content is © 2016 Pokémon/Nintendo. Yu-Gi-Oh! content is © 2014 NAS TV Tokyo. Currency exchange rates courtesy of European taxpayers via Frankfurter (api.frankfurter.app). iMtG app is made and owned by Piotr Farbiszewski and is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, specifically approved or authorized by Wizards of the Coast LLC or Hasbro who are their parent who owns them. All Rights Reserved. ## Key features - Life counter with multiplayer support - Advanced deck builder with statistics - Up-to-date card database with pricing - Digital binder for collection management - Community forum and trading tools - Offline cache for prices and features ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | No Ads | $1.99 | one-time | | Offline Cache | $0.99 | one-time | | Unlimited Decks | $4.99 | one-time | | Card rulings | $0.99 | one-time | | All | $9.99 | one-time | | Scanner | $0.99 | one-time | | Upgrade to All | $7.99 | one-time | | Card Translations | $0.99 | one-time | | Unlimited Binders | $2.99 | one-time | | iMtG Server - Month | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 20) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imtg/id412798013/reviews.md ### 1/5 — DO NOT SPEND MONEY TILL HE FIXES THESE ISSUES *2018-10-03* I used to love this app so much it was hands down the best mtg app. However its like the developer completely quit. The app needs updated to the newest ios. So now its almost completely unusable. It keeps crashing with almost every major function. I have sent in 3 different emails with no response. Do not spend money on this app till the developer fixes these issues. This was my old review ( Ive used this app for a long time but since a just came back to magic i was unaware of the server costs. That being said this is still by far the best app for deck building and card searching. I did notice that there are issues when i use the app on my iphone but on my ipad it works perfectly fine. I have tried using most other deck builder apps but they have pailed in comparison which made me be ok with $1 subscription which with the full unlock equates to two months. So $6 a year for something that does exactly what i need it to is fine with me. I would like to see a fix with the phone usage but thats really my only criticism.) ### 1/5 — Now and then a story that ended terribly *2018-01-28* So I loved this app when I first started using it. I even payed the 10 dollars to unlock everything and threw in some extra money to the developer to give him a pat on the back as a well deserved good job, however as time has gone by I have noticed a lack of care in the application. I’ve dealt with it as it, but it just got worse and worse. Examples lead to application would crash when I would filter cards or add cards to a deck I was making earlier. The updates were ALWAYS LATE! The last straw was when I e-mailed a complaint about his application stating that his app kept crashing and was doing this for 3 weeks. He responded with, “I blame apple’s update.” And that was it, I emailed him again for a follow up and there was nothing. Are you kidding me? There is no follow up? I strongly urge you NOT TO DOWNLOAD THIS APP. This developer does not care about his consumer base and wants to take advantage of your money. ### 1/5 — Replaceable App with a Fragile Developer *2017-12-14* This App has some potential, but with the lack of care taken by the own developer it just completely falls flat. It can barely be used in any of its supposed functions. Disregarding the fact that the app doesn’t work though, the developer Piotr is a fragile person that can’t handle criticism. I haven’t even posted a thing—it’s just something you see in nearly every forum post associated with him. For someone who worships logic he seems to forget that the fundamental basis of making logical arguments is being criticized. It’s honestly disgusting, I have never seen a more self-absorbed brat than this child. It shows how easily a person can be warped by a little power from a creation. That alone is reason enough to skip this app. Honestly just going to take all of my saved stuff and move to another app because there’s nothing special with this one among many. Others work though. They also have developers that care about their work, and the people that use it. ### 1/5 — If not resolved looking for new app *2017-11-05* I’ve had this app for quite some time now. It was great! I referred it to all my friends. I honestly think I’ve had it since it came out. It was the best tool I’ve ever had when t came to creating decks. I went as far as purchasing everything. I even used the donate option that stated buy the author a beer. At one point I lost all my purchases and it would not let me restore but I did not let this bother me the app was great. Worth rebuying. Unfortunately this app no longer works on my iPhone. It crashes when I try to do anything. On top of that they turned it into a subscription based app. So even though I bought everything it’s telling me I have pay to play. After reading multiple reviews and doing some research I can see that the developer I once loved who I purchased a beer for has seemed to turn his back on everyone who got him this far. I hope he sees the error in his ways. ### 1/5 — It's Sad *2017-08-20* This is probably the first and only review I've ever written, but I'm making it for this app because I care about this a lot. It's a fantastic app, and does a lot to help you in designing decks. I used to spend HOURS just looking through the cards, building commander decks, designing combos, collecting cards I might like, etc. it was an invaluable resource in my Magic experience, and it only elevated my fun and great time playing the game. However, after a year or so, I decided to return to the app again and once more delve into the well-made user interface and massive (and constantly updated) card database. Imagine my disappointment when all my purchases were void, and were replaced by a subscription model. It doesn't help that I've also learned from other reviews that the developer is an arrogant jerk who refuses to listen to other people. Honestly, I'd wait for something better to come around further down the road, because this app is now tarnished by a shameless cash-grab model. **Developer response:** You did not make a very good first attempt at it, but I'll let you update, haha. When you get a job and start affording iMtG Server ;] ### 1/5 — Used to be good - Now just iritating *2017-08-14* I loved this app until it went subscription based. The issue of updating the database has been a sporadic problem. I have purchased a six-month subscription twice because the app doesn't keep track of the initial purchases. I have contacted the author who pushes the issue back to apple. I have never had an issue with Apple before on any other of my purchases. After he reluctantly got involved to resolve the issue before it was resolved. However, today it surfaced again and he still pushes for me to contact Apple. So either his program isn't up to par or his business relationship with Apple is not up to snuff. Whatever, the issue is, it shouldn't be his customer. If the cash register is broke, don't ask the customer to resolve your issues. I'm switching to Deck builder it isn't as robust, but It won't have these issues and I can export/import the database between applications and platforms. ### 5/5 — Great app, but a few things... *2017-02-23* The app is great, I've been using it for years and absolutely love it. While other people have mentioned "nickel and dime"ing, I haven't had to pay anything since I optionally chose to pay a few bucks for a few various options maybe around 2013. Perhaps I've been grandfathered in? Anyway, I don't understand why the database is updating ALL the time now. I just hit "Cancel" and move on most of the time, but even when I update, it takes me to a purchase screen and doesn't appear to do anything. Consider bringing back the "download progress circle" (idk the technical name...) so that I know if it's actually downloading something. Perhaps stop redirecting us to the purchase page, it's an annoying step when I'm rushing to add a card to my "needed" binder! Consider weekly database updates or something more condensed than the seemingly sporadic (sometimes four times in one day) updates I currently seem to be facing. Again, still love the app, but I wanted to give the developer some advice for how to keep it awesome going forward. I want to see it continue to succeed! :^) ### 1/5 — So much potential... *2015-08-27* Good database, though the app itself is easily outshone by other apps such as DeckedBuilder and uMagic in terms of ease-of-use (its competition is generally less clumsy) and cost (a full-unlock for uMagic runs about $3 and DB runs $4. iMTG will cost upwards of $7). (Edit: DB's full unlock is closer to $15, but the features are largely unnecessary). Where this app truly differentiates itself is the convenience of a forum attached to it, but even THAT loses to sites like MTGSalvation for a very simple reason: the app creator has NO clue how to run this forum. He claims to run an open forum, but bans at the drop of a hat, for reasons of his own invention. Do your opinions differ from his in any way, shape or form? Expect to be banned quickly and without warning for "lying." Do you plan to question these practices? Expect similar retribution for the exact same offense. Leave a negative review calling out these flaws that ruin an otherwise decent experience? Expect threats of a ban for the exact same offense. There are better databases and forums out there, with far less volatile individuals at the helm. Don't waste your time with this one. ### 5/5 — FANTASTIC APP!!! PLEASE READ!!! *2015-03-17* I honestly don't know what the other people are talking about that give it anything lower than a 5. There aren't any serious issues, heck, I don't know if I found ANY issues at all! The life counter goes up to eight, yes EIGHT, players: just swipe sideways. The life counter has customizable buttons, a life swipey-wheel-thing, and has different options for normal, commander/edh, and two-headed giant! There is a FANTASTIC card database including prices for low, medium, high, and foil card conditions, a picture of the card, and re-written wordings in case it doesn't make sense the way it is displayed on the card. The gatherer, collection, and deck builder aren't anything super special, but are very cool to have. Honestly, this is THE BEST mtg app out there. If you don't have it, and are wondering whether you should get it, take my word for it; you won,t regret it. ### 4/5 — Great app overall, with a few key issues *2014-07-31* Ok I want to start off by saying that if you are looking for an app for magic, this is the one. I have tried other apps, but this one does what those do, and does it better. The only problem is that when you look something up in the database, it lags like crazy. I think the problem is that it wants to constantly updatd the results for your search with each letter, and when it's going through hundreds of thousands of cards, and getting images for them, it slows down a lot. I would suggest to the app maker that you at least give the option for the app not to pull up the results until the user hits the 'search' button, which would greatly reduce the lag. Overall great app, you should download it, just make sure to turn on airplane mode while searching the database. ## Frequently asked questions about iMtG ### Does iMtG have ads? Yes, iMtG contains advertisements. These ads can be removed by purchasing optional functionality through the in-app shop. ### What is the price of iMtG? iMtG is free to download and use. Optional features can be unlocked via in-app purchases. ### What devices does iMtG support? iMtG is available for iPhone and iPad devices. ### How often is iMtG updated? The app was last updated on March 26, 2026, indicating regular development and updates. ### Can I use iMtG offline? Yes, an offline cache can be purchased to enable features like foil prices, mass updates, and background price fetching for card lists. ### What age rating does iMtG have? iMtG has an age rating of 17+, suggesting mature content or themes. ### How does the iMtG deck builder work? The deck builder includes a sample play tool, mana statistics, and allows exporting decks via email or sharing through the Share Sheet. You can also import from iTunes or Dropbox. ### Can I manage my card collection with iMtG? Yes, iMtG features advanced collection management where you can specify how many of each card you own, need, or want to trade. It also includes digital binders to track foils, condition, and language. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 8.2.0 — 2026-04-08 User Guide Built-in searchable User Guide complements the old forum link. Find-in-page highlighting, shake for Table of Contents, dark mode support. Any button's long-press can now deep-link to the relevant Help section. Predicate Editor NSPredicate queries are now translated to SQL for full-power filtering — including SUBQUERY for binder/deck membership (all community wiki examples should work). New Raw SQL mode (shake to enable) for direct WHERE clauses. Accessibility Voice Control labels on all filter switches, search bar, and trade carousels. Floating windows (filters, choosers) now discoverable by VoiceOver. Expansion List Filter button indicator for set type and block filters. ### 8.1.1 — 2026-03-26 AR Scanner - New multi-card AR scanner mode with real-time card detection overlays - Continuous scanning mode with haptic feedback on each new card recognized - "Add to My Precious" button to add scanned cards to your binder on the fly VoiceOver Accessibility - Full VoiceOver support across the app: screen titles announced on navigation, cards and buttons labeled, hints added throughout - Life Counter buttons labeled with player names, AR Scanner announces recognized cards - All major screens now have accessibility identifiers ### 8.1 — 2026-03-23 This is the coming back to life version after AAPL has become too onerous to work with without AGI involvement. Here's what's new or refreshed: Card Database Rebuilt The entire card database engine has been rewritten. Cards are now sourced from Scryfall with automatic bulk import. Search is faster, data is fresher, and the database updates independently of app releases. Comprehensive Rules and Glossary are downloaded directly from Wizards of the Coast. Dropbox Integration Browse your Dropbox folders directly from the app. Import deck files (.dec, .csv, .imtgdeck) by browsing and tapping. Backup and restore your decks and binders to Dropbox using a modern OAuth2 connection. Card Scanner Upgraded The scanner now uses Apple Vision for on-device text recognition. Faster, more accurate, and no longer depends on external OCR libraries. Dark Mode The app automatically matches your iOS dark mode setting on first launch. Multiple themes remain available in Settings. Bookmarks Card Database bookmarks (In Collection, Not In Collection, In Decks, Not In Decks, Non-basic Lands) work with the new database engine. Gathering Forum Modernized the in-app forum browser. Fixed threading issues, improved URL handling, and external links open properly in Safari. Binder & Deck Improvements Binder price totals now use current Scryfall pricing. Deck import from Dropbox and clipboard is more reliable. Expansion icons download automatically in the background. Stability Fixed crashes in: main menu reset, deck deletion, binder restoration, Dropbox restore, card scanning, and large database imports. The app now handles low-memory devices gracefully during database updates. Shake Menu Shake the device on the main menu to enter edit mode. Drag and drop to rearrange your menu. Shake again to save. Accessibility VoiceOver support and accessibility identifiers added throughout the app. Foundations Migrated from Core Data to SQLite, removed legacy dependencies, adopted UIScene lifecycle, and updated all network calls to HTTPS. ### 7.1.3 — 2017-04-24 Includes MTG game rules for Amonkhet and related expansions. ### 7.1.2 — 2017-03-20 Added two-deck Try Play and new trading card game: Cardfight!! Vanguard. 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