# Storm Count vs MTG Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Storm Count at 100% against MTG Scanner's 44%. Storm Count also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). MTG Scanner's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 10). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MTG Scanner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Storm Count asks for nothing beyond the download.

MTG Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MTG Scanner has 3.8K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Storm Count's written reviews are positive against 44% of MTG Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Count | MTG Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-count/id1348614793/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-scanner-dragon-shield/id1460657155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 44.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#184** |
| Size | 16 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Slaght](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220543513) | [ARCANE TINMEN APS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540066714) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-count/id1348614793)

This app helps Magic: The Gathering players track mana and storm counts during games. It offers a quick and easy way to manage these crucial game elements, especially for specific deck types. A simple shake resets the counters for the next match.

**Highlights:** Mana tracking, Storm count tracking, Quick reset via shake, Designed for U/R Storm decks, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MTG Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-scanner-dragon-shield/id1460657155)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

This app helps Magic: The Gathering players scan, value, and organize their card collections. Build decks, track card prices, and connect with friends for trading. It's designed for both collectors and competitive players to enhance their game experience.

**Highlights:** Scan Magic cards in any language, Real-time card price tracking, Organize cards into custom folders, Build and export MTG decks, Compare trade values with friends, Track top card movers, Weekly collection statistics emails

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mythic Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Rare Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Common Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Uncommon Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Mythic Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Common Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Uncommon Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast scanning
- 👍 Good for organizing collection
- 💰 Useful price tracking
- 🗂️ Customizable folders/decks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent card recognition
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited search/filter options
- 🔗 Lack of integration with other apps

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Incorrect card identification
- Scanning bugs with certain card types

**Requested features**

- Ability to import/export deck lists
- Display deck value in collection
- Improved scanning for special cards
- More comprehensive filtering options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm Count free?

Storm Count is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MTG Scanner free?

MTG Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Storm Count or MTG Scanner?

MTG Scanner is rated higher. Storm Count averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while MTG Scanner averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Storm Count or MTG Scanner have ads?

Neither Storm Count nor MTG Scanner shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*