Comparison

Bugko vs OP TCG Dex

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

Head to head
About

Bugko

This fan-made app serves as an all-in-one companion for Magic: The Gathering players and judges. It offers news aggregation, spoiler alerts, deck building tools, and an offline card database with pricing. It also includes specialized features for judges, such as rule references and timers.

Highlights
  • News aggregation from 40+ sources
  • Spoiler alerts with push notifications
  • Offline card database with syntax search
  • Card pricing from TCGPlayer and Cardmarket
  • Life counter for 2-8 players
  • Deck builder with winning decklists
  • Tools for MTG judges (IPG, MTR, timers)
Features
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Bugko is an unofficial app (fan made) all-in-one companion app designed for Magic: The Gathering (MTG) players and judges. Bugko focused on offering unique core features such as news aggregation, spoiler alert, tournament deck list update, card syntax search and many more. Other familiar features like life counter, wish list, collection tracker, offline card search, random card, comprehensive rule, deck building are also built inside Bugko for a complete experience. Bugko will be the first modern designed MTG app you will truly enjoy. Bugko is the only app that bring together all favorite MTG, MTGO and Arena news sources into one place. News channel currently available including Channel Fireball, MTG Goldfish, Mythic Spoiler, Star City Games and 40+ news sources. You can scroll through all news and spoilers happening right now once you open the app. With push notification in app, you surely will never miss a single important news update from your favorite news channels. Latest spoiled card? Bugko got you covered. Bugko is built with a powerful yet offline accessible cards database. You can choose to search through 30,000+ cards using our blazing fast syntax search designed for power users or simply use the search filter available with user friendly interface. With latest card pricing directly from TCGPlayer and Cardmarket, you can check, buy, trade, or track your collection wherever you are. Are you a Magic judge? Bugko has tools specially designed for judges. Scripted draft timer, Infraction Procedure Guide (IPG) reference, Magic Tournament Rule (MTR) document, offline comprehensive rule with complete search functionality inside etc. Many of the features in Bugko are carefully designed to cater to the needs of judges as well. For example, an offline card database, card text in multiple languages, judge blog or news update and more. Great for judges that travel around the world for events. Features: - Latest MTG news and spoiler from 40+ popular news channels with notification alert. - Life counter support 2-8 players, 15 different counters, counter changes history, mana pool and modern design. - Offline complete database including all latest cards printed, promo cards, 11+ printed languages, 20+ formats banlist, card rulings, reserved list and etc. - Powerful card search engine that support syntax search, 25+ card properties filter, random card and etc. - Latest card pricing including all promo cards, foil cards, different art variety directly from TCGPlayer or Cardmarket. - Auto currency converter available in 30+ currencies. - Track your collection, trading and wish list with up-to-date price wherever you go. - Deck builder with winning decklist from Standard, Modern and Legacy formats. - Tools for judges like offline searchable comprehensive rule, MTG, IPG, quick reference, scripted draft timer, decklist counter, offline documents and etc. Disclaimer: Magic: The Gathering (also known as MTG) card design, text, images, expansions, and symbols are trademark and copyright of Wizards of the Coast, Hasbro, LLC. Bugko is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or specifically approved by Wizards of the Coast LLC.

About

OP TCG Dex

This app helps players of a popular card game manage their collections and build powerful decks. It offers a comprehensive card database with search and filter options, allows users to track owned cards, and provides tools for creating and importing decks for battles.

Highlights
  • Fast card search and filtering
  • Complete card database with effects
  • Digital card collection management
  • Comprehensive deck builder
  • Offline battle mode with deck preview
  • Digital storage vault tracking
Features
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OP TCG Dex is the complete OP TCG companion app and trading card database app for players, collectors, traders, and deck builders. Search cards fast, scan cards instantly, build decks, track collection, organize vaults and check card prices. SEARCH, FILTER, AND FIND ANY CARD Use our fast and comprehensive card search to find cards by name, card number, set, color, cost, power, counter, rarity, type, and more. Browse the full card list and card index, filter by card rarity and card sets, and sort results for deck building. Whether you need card lookup, TCG card lookup, or card database access, every card is easy to find. CARD SCANNER APP FOR COLLECTION AND BATTLE PREP Use the built-in card scanner app and trading card scanner to speed up collection updates, deck checks, and match preparation. Card scan and card recognition help you scan card collection entries faster, scan card prices during trades, and scan cards into your inventory. Card scan to collection is optimized for repeat use so you can process large binders faster. COMPLETE CARD DATABASE AND CARD EFFECTS Access a robust card database with English and Japanese card text, trigger effects, card effects, and TCG english translation support where available. Review card market price, card value, card worth, and card trends while comparing English, Japanese, French designs. Use the app as your card effect reference app before and during games. DECK BUILDER, META DECKS, AND TOURNAMENT LISTS Build, edit, and save multiple OP Card Game decks in one place. Create meta deck lists, tournament deck builds with deck builder and deck manager. Import decklist ideas - use deck import tools, build deck plans faster, and track deck stats over time with OP TCG Dex. COLLECTION TRACKER, INVENTORY, AND ORGANIZER Track owned cards with this card collection app/card collector app. Manage and organize your card inventory. Know what you own before buying, trading, or building across English and Japanese versions. DIGITAL VAULTS AND DECK BOX TRACKER Track owned cards in a clean digital collection so you always know what you have before buying, trading, or building. Organize where cards are stored across binders, deck boxes, tins, and other vaults. Reduce duplicate purchases, speed up deck assembly, and manage your inventory confidently. PRICE TRACKER AND TCG PRICES Check up-to-date TCG prices with a practical price tracker for trades, purchases, and collection growth. Monitor card prices, card value changes, and market movement while deck building with OP.TCG Dex. TCG TOOLS, ASSISTANT, AND COMPANION FEATURES OP TCG Dex works as a TCG companion app and TCG assistant for daily play. Use TCG tools for search, scanning, deck building, collection tracking, and prep. OFFLINE BATTLE MODE WITH FRIENDS Use offline battle support: choose your deck, scan your opponent's deck, lay out cards, and reference card effects in English during games with a practical card simulator style layout. WHY PLAYERS USE OPTCG DEX DAILY - Fast card search and card checker flow for deck edits between rounds - Reliable deck builder app for brewing, testing, and tournament prep - Practical card scanner app for collection updates and trade checks - Card collection tracker, card inventory manager, and card organizer in one place - Helpful price tracker and TCG prices view for buying and trading decisions - Card database, card filter, and card list tools built for real players PRO FEATURES FOR POWER USERS - Expand base deck and vault limits up to 50 each - Unlimited card scanning for heavy users and large collections - Currency converter for clearer price comparisons - Notes on cards and decks - Deck statistics and charts - Ad-free experience OP TCG Dex helps you build better decks, manage your collection, and play with confidence. Download now and level up your OP Card Game experience. Terms of Use (EULA): https://optcgdex.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://optcgdex.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Bugko4 screens
OP TCG Dex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bugko at none against OP TCG Dex's 12. Bugko also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. OP TCG Dex sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.79 per 7 days. Bugko asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bugko holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 89 and 184 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Bugko's written reviews are positive against 67% of OP TCG Dex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bugko ships an update every 2 weeks, OP TCG Dex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bugko versus OP TCG Dex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBugkoOP TCG Dex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (89 ratings) — better4.5 (184 ratings)
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings89184 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size501 MB49 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperKeng Siang OoiFriedrich Fort Nicolas

Customer experience

Bugko

All ratings89 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%

OP TCG Dex

All ratings182 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral12.3%
Negative21.1%

In-app purchases

None

Bugko

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

OP TCG Dex

Subscriptions8
  • PRO Access$1.797 Days
  • PRO Access$3.491 Month
  • PRO Trial Access7 Days trial$3.491 Month
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  • PRO Access1 Month trial2 variants$3.491 Month
  • PRO Access7 Days trial$3.491 Month
  • PRO Access1 Year trial2 variants$24.901 Year
  • PRO Access$29.991 Year
  • PRO Access1 Year trial2 variants$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$89.99

Questions

Is Bugko free?
Bugko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OP TCG Dex free?
OP TCG Dex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bugko or OP TCG Dex?
Bugko is rated higher. Bugko averages 4.8 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while OP TCG Dex averages 4.5 from 184 ratings.
Do Bugko or OP TCG Dex have ads?
Both Bugko and OP TCG Dex show ads.
Which is updated more often, Bugko or OP TCG Dex?
Bugko ships an update every 2 weeks, and OP TCG Dex every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bugko was updated on October 22, 2026 and OP TCG Dex on October 23, 2026.

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