Comparison

TopDecked MTG vs Mana Codex

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

Head to head
About

TopDecked MTG

This app is a comprehensive tool for Magic: The Gathering players. It allows users to build, simulate, and manage decks, track card collections, and stay updated on game trends and tournament results.

Highlights
  • Intuitive deck builder with legality checking
  • Virtual battlefield for deck simulation
  • Life counter for up to 6 players
  • Advanced card search with pricing
  • Collection tracker with value estimation
  • Metagame analysis and tournament results
  • Deck import/export for Arena and MTGO
Features
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TopDecked® is the essential Magic app for brewers, collectors, traders, competitors, and fans. Simulate decks on a virtual battlefield, test new ideas, and keep up with the latest decks and strategies. Run tournaments at home. We’re on your side of the battlefield - your portal for everything MTG. Basic accounts are free to use, forever (Power-ups available.) — Your account syncs between devices, including our website. Real, human customer support available for all users. Feedback and ideas welcome! DECK BUILDER - Easy to use intuitive design, with legality checking for popular formats. - See recommended cards & ideas - Support for Commander, Oathbreaker, Brawl, and more. - Cloud sync, share to friends or social networks. - Deck charts, analysis, hypergeometric probabilities, mana curve, and more. - Move cards between main, side, and maybe board. - Import, share, and export MTG Arena, MTGO, .dec, and text deck-lists - See missing cards and cost to complete or buy decks. - Tag, archive, and color code decks in your account - Track decks in your collection DECK SIMULATOR - Drag, drop and test on the go. - Test on a real battlefield. - Swipe between your hand, library and other zones. - Tap to select and drag, or double-tap for menus. LIFE COUNTER - Quickly start games for up to 6 people - Swipe open or closed to access card search or other app features while in-game - Quickly track commander damage & counters CARDS & PRICES - Advanced search - Quickly find any card, any types, any printing, any artist, any colors (and more filters available). - Daily and weekly trends - for each set and printing (including promos!) - Simple and fast card search, with images, text and rulings. - Always up to date with latest sets and special products. COLLECTION TRACKER - Track the value of your cards with intuitive haves and wants lists. - Quickly add and remove cards of any set or printing. - Cloud sync, always available in app or website. - Easily move cards between decks and binders. Always know where your treasure is! ARTICLES & METAGAME - Read the latest articles - always up to date. - Browse local and national top-8 tournament results and deck lists. - See a breakdown of the top cards & decks, by format. TRADE TOOL - Up to date cards and prices. - Select set, foil, and/or custom price by condition. - Updates your collection at the push of a button. TOURNAMENTS - Run tournaments at home or on the go - Set custom rounds, see standings & stats PREMIUM FEATURES: - Upgraded accounts (Spark, Powered, and Elite) are available for sale as Monthly or Yearly Subscriptions. Upgrades increase the features and storage capacity beyond basic free services - see "Power up" screen in-app for more details on individual features. PURCHASE TERMS: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You can switch between plans at any time --- you'll only pay the prorated difference in plan price, if any. - Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions renew at the same price at which they were purchased. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. - Your subscription may be managed by visiting your "Account" -> "Power level" screen after purchase, or via iTunes. If you cancel your TopDecked subscriptions, you will retain access your purchased items through the current period's expiry date. - All purchases are final and subject to the TopDecked Terms of Service (https://www.topdecked.com/terms) and Privacy policy (https://www.topdecked.com/privacy). Wizards of the Coast, Magic: The Gathering, and their logos are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC. © 1995-2025 Wizards. All rights reserved. TopDecked, LLC. is not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast LLC.

About

Mana Codex

Features
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Mana Codex is the free trading card game companion for collectors and players. Scan, price, trade, and manage your entire collection - from Magic: The Gathering to Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Disney Lorcana, One Piece TCG, Star Wars: Unlimited, Flesh and Blood, and sports cards. SCAN CARDS WITH AI Point your camera at any card and our AI-powered scanner identifies it instantly - no manual searching, no barcode required. Works offline so your collection is always accessible. REAL-TIME MARKET PRICES See what every card in your collection is worth right now. Compare prices from TCGPlayer, eBay, CardMarket, and more - all in one place. Set price alerts and get notified when a card hits your target price. TRADE WITH LOCAL COLLECTORS Post cards for trade and browse listings from collectors nearby. Message and negotiate deals directly in the app - no third-party marketplace fees. BUILD AND OPTIMIZE DECKS Create decks from cards you already own. One-tap AI optimization for cheapest price or full-art printings. Import from Moxfield, Archidekt, and plain text. Export to MTGO, MTGA, and more. TRACK YOUR PORTFOLIO VALUE Watch your collection grow in value over time. Daily updates on your biggest movers, breakdown by rarity and set, and your total portfolio value. FIND LOCAL GAME STORES Discover game stores near you, browse their inventory, check event schedules, and connect with your local TCG community. LIFE COUNTER AND GAME TOOLS Full life counter for 2-6 players, mana tracker, dice roller, game timer, and play history - everything you need at the table. RULES AI ASSISTANT Ask any rules question and get an instant, accurate answer - for MTG, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, and more. FREE PLAN Up to 500 cards 1 TCG of your choice Real-time prices (1 source) AI card scanning Life counter and game tools Rules AI assistant 3 trade listings BASIC - $4.99/month or $49.99/year Up to 10,000 cards 2 TCGs of your choice 2 price sources for comparison Monthly Movers price tracker Collection value trends and analytics Unlimited trade listings PREMIUM - $9.99/month or $99.99/year Unlimited cards All 7 TCGs and sports cards All price marketplaces AI deck builder (unlimited) Full portfolio and market analytics Exclusive card and pack drawings 7-day free trial included Support: support@wizardward.co Privacy Policy: https://manacodex.wizardward.co/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://manacodex.wizardward.co/terms-of-service Mana Codex is not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast, The Pokemon Company, Konami, Disney, or any other card publisher. Card names, artwork, and related IP are property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

TopDecked MTG4 screens
Mana Codex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mana Codex at none against TopDecked MTG's 6. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TopDecked MTG sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mana Codex asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TopDecked MTG versus Mana Codex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopDecked MTGMana Codex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB67 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperTopDecked LimitedCaleb Ackley

Bugs and requests

TopDecked MTG

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Decks disappearing or reverting to previous versions
  • Card prices not displaying correctly
  • Slow loading times and freezing issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Card scanning functionality
  • Improved deck sharing and collaboration
  • More advanced deck building and analysis tools
  • Better integration with other Magic platforms

Mana Codex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TopDecked MTG

Subscriptions6
  • Spark (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Powered (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Elite (Monthly)$8.491 Month
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  • Spark (Yearly)$29.991 Year
  • Powered (Yearly)$49.991 Year
  • Elite (Yearly)$84.991 Year
None

Mana Codex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TopDecked MTG free?
TopDecked MTG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mana Codex free?
Mana Codex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TopDecked MTG or Mana Codex have ads?
Both TopDecked MTG and Mana Codex show ads.

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