Comparison

Card Creator for MtG vs MagicCon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Card Creator for MtG

Design custom Magic: the Gathering cards directly on your mobile device. Bring your card ideas to life and share them with friends or publish them in a community feed. The app is continuously updated with new features.

Highlights
  • Create custom Magic: the Gathering cards
  • Share cards with friends
  • Publish cards to a community feed
  • Continuously updated with new features
  • Design on the go
Features
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Have you ever wanted to create Magic: the Gathering cards on the go? If yes, then this app is for you! It's provides enough functionality to enable you to convert most of your ideas into cards, which you can then share with your friends and publish in our community feed. The app is growing and new features are being added so cards you make now will get a facelift with each new version. Please do check it out and send your suggestions! ~ Important links ~ Terms of Use: https://ajfek.pl/card-creator-tos/ Privacy Policy: https://ajfek.pl/card-creator-privacy-policy/ ~ Subscription information ~ You can subscribe and pay on the App Store, using your Apple ID. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renew may be turned off after purchase by going to the 'Manage Subscription' page in settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. The subscription will renew at the same cost. ~ Legal disclaimer ~ This app is not affiliated, specifically approved or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast.

About

MagicCon

Navigate your convention experience with this official app. Access event schedules, detailed maps, guest information, and real-time updates. Activate your badge within the app to unlock exclusive features.

Highlights
  • Event schedule and programming
  • Detailed convention center maps
  • Guest and artist profiles
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Badge activation for immersive features
Features
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The MagicCon mobile app is your ultimate companion for navigating MagicCon: Amsterdam. Designed to enhance your weekend experience, this app puts all the information you need right at your fingertips! 1. Event Schedule and Programing Plan your weekend with an up-to-date schedule of panels, ticketed play events, signings, and other activities. Browse different stages, event types, and don't forget to set reminders, so you never miss a moment. 2. Maps Easily find your way around the convention center with all of our detailed show maps! Location of Magic Marketplace exhibitors, Art of Magic artists, play areas, panel rooms, and more. 3. Guest and Artist Info Check out profiles for our special guests and featured artists. Get signing schedules and booth locations so you can plan your meet-and-greet moments. 4. Push Notifications & Updates Stay informed with real-time alerts about schedule changes, exclusive announcements, or show updates throughout the weekend. 5. Badge Activation & Gaming Use the badge activation directly in the mobile app to unlock immersive features, the game hub, and more happening throughout the show!

Screenshots

Card Creator for MtG4 screens
MagicCon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Card Creator for MtG at 63% against MagicCon's 15%. Card Creator for MtG also leads on rating (3.6 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). MagicCon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Card Creator for MtG sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MagicCon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Card Creator for MtG holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 214 and 122 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Card Creator for MtG's written reviews are positive against 15% of MagicCon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Card Creator for MtG ships an update every 2 months, MagicCon every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Card Creator for MtG versus MagicCon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCard Creator for MtGMagicCon
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (214 ratings) — better2.4 (122 ratings)
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews — better14.8% of reviews
Number of ratings214 — better122
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB60 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAjfek SoftwareReed Elsevier Inc.

Customer experience

Card Creator for MtG

All ratings211 ratings
Positive63.5%
Neutral10.4%
Negative26.1%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral16.7%
Negative20.5%

MagicCon

All ratings119 ratings
Positive31.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative63.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive14.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.2%

Bugs and requests

Card Creator for MtG

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Image selection and upload issues
  • Crashes and freezes when opening the app
  • Delayed responses and slow performance after extended use

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add support for Saga Enchantments
  • Ability to add text to token creatures
  • Option to toggle full-art cards
  • Add other token types beyond creatures
  • Implement double-sided cards
Show 10 more
  • Allow more than 3 Planeswalker abilities
  • Ability to italicize rules text
  • Add support for existing mechanics like Adventure and Omen
  • Implement Planeswalker passive abilities
  • Add option to change set symbol colors
  • Improve Planeswalker design options
  • Implement Saga, Battle, and Split cards
  • Add ability to move and reorganize cards in collection
  • Improve filtering and sorting options for community cards
  • Implement a leaderboard for most liked community cards

MagicCon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Card Creator for MtG

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • 3-Month Optional Patronage$4.99
  • 6-Month Optional Patronage$9.99
  • 12-Month Optional Patronage$14.99
None

MagicCon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Card Creator for MtG free?
Card Creator for MtG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MagicCon free?
MagicCon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Card Creator for MtG or MagicCon?
Card Creator for MtG is rated higher. Card Creator for MtG averages 3.6 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while MagicCon averages 2.4 from 122 ratings.
Do Card Creator for MtG or MagicCon have ads?
Neither Card Creator for MtG nor MagicCon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Card Creator for MtG or MagicCon?
Card Creator for MtG ships an update every 2 months, and MagicCon every 4 months. Most recently, Card Creator for MtG was updated on October 29, 2026 and MagicCon on October 30, 2026.

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