# MTG vs MTG Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: MTG Scanner at 4.6 against MTG's 3.5. MTG Scanner also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 4) and chart position (#168 vs unranked). MTG's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and review sentiment (75% vs 44%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MTG Scanner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MTG asks for nothing beyond the download.

MTG Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MTG Scanner has 3.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of MTG's written reviews are positive against 44% of MTG Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | MTG | MTG Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-master/id1104434527/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-scanner-dragon-shield/id1460657155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 44.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#168** |
| Size | 33 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Patron Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102091627) | [ARCANE TINMEN APS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540066714) |

## What reviewers say

### MTG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-master/id1104434527)

This app is a comprehensive utility for the card game Magic: The Gathering. It offers features like a health counter for multiple players, commander damage tracking, a game timer, mana counter, and a trading tool with up-to-date card prices.

**Highlights:** Commander damage tracking, Health counter for up to 8 players, Mana counter, Game timer with turn counter, Trade view with TCG Player prices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MTG Scanner

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

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

This app helps Magic: The Gathering players scan, value, and organize their card collections. Build decks, track card prices, and connect with friends for trading. It's designed for both collectors and competitive players to enhance their game experience.

**Highlights:** Scan Magic cards in any language, Real-time card price tracking, Organize cards into custom folders, Build and export MTG decks, Compare trade values with friends, Track top card movers, Weekly collection statistics emails

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mythic Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| 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 |
| Mythic Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| 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 MTG free?

MTG 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, MTG or MTG Scanner?

MTG Scanner is rated higher. MTG averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while MTG Scanner averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do MTG or MTG Scanner have ads?

Neither MTG nor MTG Scanner shows ads.

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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.*