# GBKeeper vs MTG Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GBKeeper at 100% against MTG Scanner's 44%. GBKeeper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). MTG Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 32) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MTG Scanner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. GBKeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

GBKeeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MTG Scanner has 3.8K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of GBKeeper's written reviews are positive against 44% of MTG Scanner's.

GBKeeper ships an update every 4 weeks, MTG Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GBKeeper | MTG Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gbkeeper/id1057941249/reviews)** | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-scanner-dragon-shield/id1460657155/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 44.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#184** |
| Size | 123 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mickey Roberson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057941248) | [ARCANE TINMEN APS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540066714) |

## What reviewers say

### GBKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gbkeeper/id1057941249)

Build and manage your Guild Ball teams, track game progress, and access rules and player information. This unofficial app helps you strategize, play, and store match data.

**Highlights:** Browse player library by guild and position, Construct teams with captains, mascots, and players, Track VPs, Goals, Momentum, and player health, Manage rosters for organized play, Share team lists with friends, Connect device-to-device for local multiplayer, Access rulebook, guild cards, and errata

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MTG Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-scanner-dragon-shield/id1460657155)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Instantly scan and value your Magic cards, build decks, and track your collection's worth. Connect with friends to share collections and trade cards. Master your Magic: The Gathering experience with this comprehensive manager.

**Highlights:** Instant card scanning with image recognition, Real-time foreign-language card translation, Daily price checks from multiple sources, 30-day price history tracking, Organize cards into custom folders, Build and export MTG decks, Compare trade values with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rare Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Common Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Uncommon Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Common Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Uncommon Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast scanning
- 👍 Good for organizing collection
- 💰 Useful price tracking
- 🗂️ Customizable folders/decks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent card recognition
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited search/filter options
- 🔗 Lack of integration with other apps

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Incorrect card identification
- Scanning bugs with certain card types

**Requested features**

- Ability to import/export deck lists
- Display deck value in collection
- Improved scanning for special cards
- More comprehensive filtering options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GBKeeper free?

GBKeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MTG Scanner free?

MTG Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GBKeeper or MTG Scanner?

GBKeeper is rated higher. GBKeeper averages 5.0 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while MTG Scanner averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do GBKeeper or MTG Scanner have ads?

Neither GBKeeper nor MTG Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GBKeeper or MTG Scanner?

GBKeeper ships an update every 4 weeks, and MTG Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, GBKeeper was updated on November 2, 2026 and MTG Scanner on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*