Comparison

Bugko vs Biblioplex

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

Biblioplex

Manage your Magic: The Gathering collection, build and analyze decks, and access game rules and information. Scan cards, organize them into lists, and track game progress. Offers smart searching and rulebook exploration.

Highlights
  • Card scanning and automatic identification
  • Flexible collection organization
  • Integrated deck building and analysis
  • Smart card and print searching
  • Rulebook exploration and comparison
  • Game tracking and logging
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Biblioplex offers fans of Magic: The Gathering the best-in-class card scanner (period), flexible collection management, deck-building workspaces and analytics, integrated rules and game information, smarter search, and more so you can power your fun with a single app. Collect & Organize - Scan cards with lightning speed and automatic identification of print and language - Collect without limit and efficiently manage 50 cards or 50,000+ cards - Organize with unlimited nestable boxes and lists - Track orders from TCGplayer and Card Kingdom and automatically match new cards to open orders [2][4] - Set alerts on TCGplayer product pages to get notified when listings match desired conditions and prices [3][4] - Browse Card Kingdom’s buy list and add from your collection directly to your sell cart [3][4] - Import existing collections from CSV files in most common formats automatically, no guesswork or configuration required - Export boxes, lists, and your entire collection as CSV files [2] - Copy and paste card lists as plain text Build & Tune - Build and tune unlimited decks in integrated workspaces with saved searches and web resources - Move cards among your main deck, sideboards, idea and wish lists, and the rest of your collection - Analyze mana curves and color distribution [1] - Validate your deck for play in common formats, including deck size, banned/restricted lists, game changers, and more [1] Search Smarter - Discover cards and prints easily with structured searches powered by Scryfall [4] - Perform complex searches even when your device is offline - Save searches for future reference, keeping track of which results you’ve viewed already - Match search results to your collection to see what you have and what you need [1] - Combine searches into compound searches for added nuance and precision [1] - Instantly find cards that share subtypes, keyword abilities, artists, and more Explore - Bookmark and browse your favorite online references from within the app - Reduce annoying ads and trackers with customizable blocking - Recognize cards on select webpages and import them directly into your collection [2] - Discover local game stores within the Wizards Play Network and tag your favorites [4] - Get notified automatically when your favorite local game stores have upcoming events Go Deeper - Search and read any version of the rulebook from the past 5+ years - Compare one version of the rulebook to another to see the exact changes [2] - When viewing card details, see relevant rules and rulings that link directly to sections of the rulebook Play & Track - Find local game stores & events and import directly into Biblioplex - Track life totals easily, including commander damage via drag and drop - When questions arise, scan cards to see their details or jump directly into the rulebook [1] - Stress less during casual events with sealed and limited deck-building tools [1] - Keep a log of every game you play, including formats and players Biblioplex is under active development, with new features rolled out regularly. [1] Feature requires a Biblioplex Basic (or Plus or Pro) subscription, available exclusively in app. [2] Feature requires Biblioplex Plus (or Pro) subscription, available exclusively in app. [3] Feature requires Biblioplex Pro subscription, available exclusively in app. [4] Biblioplex is not affiliated with, or endorsed or compensated by, Wizards of the Coast, TCGplayer, Card Kingdom, Scryfall, or any advertiser or other third party. Your access to and use of this app are governed by Apple’s Licensed Application EULA (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula), as well as Biblioplex’s Terms of Service (https://biblioplex.app/terms-of-service) and Privacy Policy (https://biblioplex.app/privacy-policy).

Screenshots

Bugko4 screens
Biblioplex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bugko at none against Biblioplex's 6. Bugko also leads on ratings volume (89 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Biblioplex's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating 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. Biblioplex sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Bugko asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Biblioplex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bugko has 89 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bugko ships an update every 2 weeks, Biblioplex every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bugko versus Biblioplex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBugkoBiblioplex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (89 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings89 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size501 MB42 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperKeng Siang OoiHans Andersson

Customer experience

Bugko

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

Biblioplex

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Bugko

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Biblioplex

Subscriptions6
  • Basic Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Basic Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Plus Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly1 Month trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Bugko free?
Bugko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Biblioplex free?
Biblioplex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bugko or Biblioplex?
Biblioplex is rated higher. Bugko averages 4.8 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Biblioplex averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Bugko or Biblioplex have ads?
Bugko shows ads; Biblioplex does not.
Which is updated more often, Bugko or Biblioplex?
Bugko ships an update every 2 weeks, and Biblioplex every 4 days. Most recently, Bugko was updated on October 22, 2026 and Biblioplex on October 28, 2026.

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