Comparison

TopDecked MTG vs Deck Familiar

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

Deck Familiar

This app is a customizable companion for various card game formats, offering real-time game tracking, deck building, and playgroup statistics. It allows for personalized game boards and detailed analysis of your decks and play history.

Highlights
  • Real-time game tracking for multiple players
  • Customizable game boards with personal art
  • Deck import and building with card art
  • Detailed deck statistics and recommendations
  • Playgroup stats and win rate tracking
  • Live game sharing across devices
Features
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Deck Familiar is your completely customizable companion for every way you play. Commander, EDH, Standard, Modern, Pauper, and whatever your pod dreams up. TRACK THE GAME • Fast, tap-to-change life totals for 2–4 players • Commander damage, poison, energy, experience, emblems, monarch & initiative are all a tap away • Go Live: share one game across everyone's phones in real time, so the whole pod stays in sync MAKE IT YOURS • Custom colors, gradients, textures, and damage symbols • Put your commander's art or your own photo on your board • Pin the counters and status icons your group actually uses BUILD & TUNE YOUR DECKS • Import or build decks, complete with card art and prices • Deep stats: salt score, synergy, and mana breakdowns • Card recommendations to fill the gaps in your list • Sort by win rate, last played, salt, and more KNOW YOUR PLAYGROUP • Log every game and let the numbers tell the story • Win rates, head-to-head records, and leaderboards for your pod • Group friends into playgroups and keep separate stats for each Deck Familiar is free to start. The optional Individual subscription lets you add players to your group, record stats for the group, and host and join live games for $2.99/month. Payment is charged to your Apple ID, and the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://app.deckfamiliar.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://app.deckfamiliar.com/privacy Deck Familiar is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Wizards of the Coast Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card data and images provided by Scryfall.

Screenshots

TopDecked MTG4 screens
Deck Familiar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Deck Familiar at none against TopDecked MTG's shown. Deck Familiar also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). TopDecked MTG's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Deck Familiar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Deck Familiar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TopDecked MTG has 2.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of TopDecked MTG's written reviews are positive against 100% of Deck Familiar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TopDecked MTG ships an update fortnightly, Deck Familiar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TopDecked MTG versus Deck Familiar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopDecked MTGDeck Familiar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.8K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.8K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB15 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperTopDecked LimitedHello World Devs

Customer experience

TopDecked MTG

All ratings2,587 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews161 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative21.1%

Deck Familiar

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Deck Familiar

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
1 purchases

Deck Familiar

Subscriptions1
  • Deck Familiar$2.991 Month

Questions

Is TopDecked MTG free?
TopDecked MTG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deck Familiar free?
Deck Familiar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TopDecked MTG or Deck Familiar?
Deck Familiar is rated higher. TopDecked MTG averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Deck Familiar averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do TopDecked MTG or Deck Familiar have ads?
TopDecked MTG shows ads; Deck Familiar does not.
Which is updated more often, TopDecked MTG or Deck Familiar?
TopDecked MTG ships an update fortnightly, and Deck Familiar every 2 weeks. Most recently, TopDecked MTG was updated on October 24, 2026 and Deck Familiar on October 16, 2026.

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