Comparison

Bugko vs MTG binder

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

MTG binder

Features
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Trade Magic: The Gathering cards with people you actually trust. Trade Singles turns your collection into a shareable trade binder - track what you own, list what you want, see live values, and set up fair trades with friends and fellow collectors. No marketplace, no shipping middlemen. Just you, your cards, and the people you want to deal with. WHY COLLECTORS USE TRADE SINGLES • Build custom binders and flip a per-binder toggle to share only what's up for trade • Keep a Wish List so friends instantly see what you're hunting • Live card prices (via Scryfall) so every trade is fair • Share your binder as a link - anyone can browse it, no account needed • Message a trader straight from their binder to set up the deal • Import your whole collection in seconds from Manabox or Dragon Shield (CSV) • Watch your collection's value over time BUILT FOR MAGIC Real card data, finishes (foil & etched), conditions, and set details - all handled properly for Magic: The Gathering. TRADE WITH CONFIDENCE Ratings and a trader reputation tier show exactly who you're dealing with. Add friends by username, friend code, or QR, and trade in person or at your local game store. FREE TO USE Everything you need to trade is free. Trade Singles Pro unlocks unlimited binders, both share links, link insights, custom pricing, and portfolio history. Download Trade Singles and turn your collection into your next great trade. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://trade.singles/terms Privacy Policy: https://trade.singles/privacy

Screenshots

Bugko4 screens
MTG binder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bugko at none against MTG binder's 3. Bugko also leads on ratings volume (89 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). MTG binder's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support 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. MTG binder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bugko asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MTG binder 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bugko ships an update every 2 weeks, MTG binder every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bugko versus MTG binder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBugkoMTG binder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (89 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings89 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size501 MB53 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperKeng Siang OoiJaak de Koning

In-app purchases

None

Bugko

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MTG binder

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Bugko free?
Bugko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MTG binder free?
MTG binder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bugko or MTG binder?
MTG binder is rated higher. Bugko averages 4.8 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while MTG binder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Bugko or MTG binder have ads?
Bugko shows ads; MTG binder does not.
Which is updated more often, Bugko or MTG binder?
Bugko ships an update every 2 weeks, and MTG binder every 10 days. Most recently, Bugko was updated on October 22, 2026 and MTG binder on October 24, 2026.

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