Comparison

Card Creator for MtG vs PubCam

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 on your mobile device. Bring your card ideas to life and share them with friends or the community. New features are regularly added to enhance your card creation experience.

Highlights
  • Design custom Magic cards
  • Share creations with friends
  • Publish to community feed
  • Regularly updated features
  • Intuitive interface
  • Flexible design options
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

PubCam

Features
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See the scene. Beat the crowd. PubCam lets you discover what’s happening inside pubs, bars, and clubs in real time. Watch live venue streams, check crowd levels, and find the best events before you go out. No more guessing. No more long lines KEY FEATURES: • Live venue streams – See inside venues before you arrive • Real-time crowd insights – Know how busy it is instantly • Explore nearby venues – Discover what’s happening around you • Events & deals – Find DJs, specials, and upcoming events • Favorites – Save your go-to spots • Notifications – Get alerts when venues heat up. PRIVACY FIRST: • No audio recording • Public areas only • Venue consent + clear signage Built for nightlife. Designed for real-time decisions.

Screenshots

Card Creator for MtG4 screens
PubCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PubCam at none against Card Creator for MtG's 5. PubCam also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, 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. PubCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Card Creator for MtG ships an update every 2 months, PubCam every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Card Creator for MtG versus PubCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCard Creator for MtGPubCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (216 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings216 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB41 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAjfek SoftwareJack White

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

PubCam

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

PubCam

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 PubCam free?
PubCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Card Creator for MtG or PubCam have ads?
Neither Card Creator for MtG nor PubCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Card Creator for MtG or PubCam?
Card Creator for MtG ships an update every 2 months, and PubCam every 3 days. Most recently, Card Creator for MtG was updated on November 6, 2026 and PubCam on October 25, 2026.

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