Comparison

TopDecked MTG vs Octonium

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

Octonium

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Build your army, track your battles, and master your meta — all from your iPhone. Octonium is a battle companion for tabletop strategy game players. Whether you're prepping a list for tournament night or tracking your hobby progress over months, Octonium keeps everything in one place. ARMY LIST BUILDER - Build rosters with full point validation - Save unlimited lists across factions - Quick-edit on the go between matches MATCH TRACKER - Track scores, turns, and key moments live - Save battle reports for later review - Never lose count mid-game again STATS & INSIGHTS - Win/loss breakdowns by faction, list, and opponent - Spot trends across your battles - Build a clearer picture of your meta OCTONIUM PREMIUM Subscribe to unlock advanced tools: - Collection Manager — track your entire miniature collection - Damage Simulator — theorycraft any unit's output - Game Statistics — deep insights into your win/loss patterns - Army List Importer — sync your saved lists to the tracker - External Roster Importer — bring in lists from outside sources One subscription unlocks Premium in both Octonium and Octolith. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - Monthly subscription — auto-renewing - Annual subscription — auto-renewing, best value Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off 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 at the price of the selected plan. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in your Apple Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://octocode-dev.com/octonium/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Questions or feedback? 0cto@octocode-dev.com Octonium is an independent companion app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any specific game publisher.

Screenshots

TopDecked MTG4 screens
Octonium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Octonium at none against TopDecked MTG's shown. Octonium also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and Octonium sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TopDecked MTG ships an update fortnightly, Octonium every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TopDecked MTG versus Octonium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopDecked MTGOctonium
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.8K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB84 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperTopDecked LimitedOctocode

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

Octonium

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
2 purchases

Octonium

Subscriptions2
  • Octonium Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Octonium Premium Yearly$44.991 Year

Questions

Is TopDecked MTG free?
TopDecked MTG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Octonium free?
Octonium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TopDecked MTG or Octonium have ads?
TopDecked MTG shows ads; Octonium does not.
Which is updated more often, TopDecked MTG or Octonium?
TopDecked MTG ships an update fortnightly, and Octonium every 5 days. Most recently, TopDecked MTG was updated on October 29, 2026 and Octonium on October 25, 2026.

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