# MTG Scanner vs Moxtopper

MTG Scanner and Moxtopper both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Moxtopper's written reviews are positive against 44% of MTG Scanner's. MTG Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#153 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MTG Scanner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Moxtopper sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MTG Scanner against 4.6 for Moxtopper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.8K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of MTG Scanner's written reviews are positive against 88% of Moxtopper's.

MTG Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Moxtopper every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MTG Scanner | Moxtopper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-scanner-dragon-shield/id1460657155/reviews) | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moxtopper/id1492579694/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **88.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 230 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ARCANE TINMEN APS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540066714) | [Nice Boy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/754143887) |

## What reviewers say

### MTG Scanner

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

**Currently charting:** #153 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


### Moxtopper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moxtopper/id1492579694)

This app helps track life totals and commander damage for multiplayer card games. It supports up to 10 players and offers customizable layouts and digital playmats. Features include turn clocks, AirPlay streaming, and detailed game statistics.

**Highlights:** Life total tracking, Commander damage tracking, Supports 1-10 players, Customizable seating arrangements, Digital playmats, Turn clocks, AirPlay streaming

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Big Moods Playmat Set | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Playmats | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Wonderful app
- 👍 Lovely sounds
- 👍 Great UI
- 👍 Easy to understand and use
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Charging for backgrounds
- 🐛 Display errors
- 🐛 No damage history
- 🐛 No indicators to add or subtract life
- 🐛 Commander damage tracking bug

**Reported bugs**

- Display errors
- No damage history
- No indicators to add or subtract life
- Commander damage tracking bug

**Requested features**

- Add commander tax and poison tracking
- Ability to skip tutorial
- Transition or GIF support for backgrounds
- Turn tracker
- Dice roll animation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MTG Scanner free?

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

### Is Moxtopper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MTG Scanner or Moxtopper?

MTG Scanner and Moxtopper are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.8K and 1.1K ratings respectively.

### Do MTG Scanner or Moxtopper have ads?

Neither MTG Scanner nor Moxtopper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MTG Scanner or Moxtopper?

MTG Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Moxtopper every 3 months. Most recently, MTG Scanner was updated on September 22, 2026 and Moxtopper on September 14, 2026.

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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.*