# TCG Archivist — Companion App

> Magic: The Gathering card collection scanner and value tracker. (iPhone/iPad app by TCG Archivist LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcg-archivist/id6751176846 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TCG Archivist LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833836395)
- Category: Utilities, Games, Card
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 498 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcg-archivist/id6751176846/reviews.md

## What is TCG Archivist?

TCG Archivist is the ultimate collection management tool for Magic: The Gathering players.
We believe sorting your collection is the wrong approach. Sorting is time consuming, impossible to maintain, and never actually gives you a clear picture of what you own. TCG Archivist is built around a better system. One that the world's most efficient warehouses and retailers have used for decades.
Scan your cards into labeled storage locations. No sorting required. When you need a card search the app, find the location, and have it in your hand in under a minute. Your entire collection becomes fully searchable, filterable, and always up to date.
Know exactly what you own. Track your collection value in real time. Build decks from cards you actually have. Find any card in seconds.
For players with larger collections the CSC100 hardware scanner makes building your digital catalog dramatically faster, but any camera will get you started today.

Your collection. Always searchable. Always in reach.

Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Digitize card collection
- Scan cards instantly
- Track card values
- Locate cards in storage
- Manage entire collection
- Accessible anywhere

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Sub | $4.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcg-archivist/id6751176846/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Lots of UX issues! Buyer beware

*2026-08-18*

1. Why are we limited to fixing scan issues on the app? A desktop app/website would be so much faster to work with. Also my phone is a potato but my computer has a 16-core processor. Do the math…

2. Why are some cards marked “no foil exists, skipping” when I’m literally holding a foil version in my hand? (This is what inspired me to write this review)

3. Show the actual picture while I’m fixing a scan in the selection screen!!! So annoying to press back twice if I forgot the variant/set etc!

4. USELESS for land cards. There’s no point using it unless you’re going to sort by set and scan each land set pile with a filter set. It thought every mountain I scanned in was a rare 7th edition one worth $10 a pop. Took almost an hour to get them fixed manually. 

5. Does not handle 2 sided cards well. 

6. No option to say every card in a batch will be foil, have to do it afterward (and get told they’re not foil). 

7. Can’t set a year range, only a specific year in scan filter. Pointless. 

8. The device regularly halts over the slightest misalignment (cards not gripping). 

9. I already said this but the lack of website for managing cards and fixing scans is just tragic. 

In Conclusion:
If you’re a hobbyist with a somewhat sizable collection (500-5k) then it might be worth getting this thing, but any more than 5k and you should look elsewhere, this would be awful if I needed a scanner that could handle more than ~500 cards an hour, it does not feel like it respects my time, and the app is definitely not worth paying a subscription for.

### 4/5 — Good for what it is

*2026-08-09*

Has minor bug but gets the job done.

### 1/5 — Garbage app and product

*2026-07-30*

Don’t get duped into paying 200 bucks for junk you can 3d print only to find out you have to pay 4.99 a month to use it

### 3/5 — Not bad…..needs some improvement

*2026-03-22*

The only big concern I have right now is that it crashes when you try to manual grid scan. Other than that it’s wonderful. Get the grid scan fixed.

## Frequently asked questions about TCG Archivist

### What is TCG Archivist?

TCG Archivist is a companion app for the CSC100 hardware system, designed to help Magic: The Gathering collectors digitize and manage their card collections. It allows for quick scanning, value tracking, and easy card location.

### How does TCG Archivist work?

You pair the TCG Archivist app with the CSC100 hardware to scan your Magic: The Gathering cards. The app then instantly identifies the card, displays its value, and helps you track it within your collection.

### What devices does TCG Archivist support?

TCG Archivist is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It was released on 2025-12-11 and last updated on 2026-03-25.

### Is TCG Archivist free to use?

Yes, TCG Archivist is free to download and use. It offers in-app purchases for additional features or services, and has a monthly subscription option available for $4.99.

### What is the age rating for TCG Archivist?

TCG Archivist has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### How often is TCG Archivist updated?

The app was last updated on 2026-03-25, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions. The current version is 1.0.12.

### Does TCG Archivist have ads?

No, TCG Archivist does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with monetization coming from in-app purchases and subscriptions.

### What are the subscription options for TCG Archivist?

TCG Archivist offers a monthly subscription plan priced at $4.99 per month. This subscription likely unlocks premium features or expanded functionality beyond the free tier.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.11 — 2026-08-19

Version 1.1.11 includes improvements to card price updates, along with several bug fixes and stability improvements. This update fixes syncing issues after app updates, improves All Cards advanced search when scan filters or set locks are active, resolves card correction issues with locked sets, and fixes processing getting stuck on the final card.

### 1.1.10 — 2026-08-13

Version 1.1.10 makes the app easier and faster to use with clearer icon menus, searchable deck selection, improved deck assembly progress tracking, and Commander command zone support for goldfish playtesting. This update also brings faster local pricing and search, smarter sorting, improved scanning and batch processing, clearer sign-in and error messaging, and a variety of performance, stability, and UI improvements.

### 1.1.9 — 2026-08-01

• Added Deck Assembly.
• Added Location Groups.
• Improved deck and collection management.
• Improved search and deck building.
• Added iOS push notifications.
• Performance improvements and bug fixes.

### 1.1.8 — 2026-07-10

Screen now stays awake during batch scans.
Improved card matching on deck import.
Faster collection exports.
Added card quantity support to the all cards advanced search scope.
Fixed mana value sorting with greater than and less than filters, including cards with no mana value.
Fixed card detail layout and truncated location names.
Fixed collection filter and refresh issues.

### 1.1.7 — 2026-06-30

Minor bug fixes

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