Comparison

MTG Scanner vs InkcasteR

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

Head to head
About

MTG Scanner

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
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Dragon Shield - MTG Scanner & Card Manager is the ultimate tool for scanning, valuing, organizing, and trading your Magic cards. Instantly recognize cards in any language, build powerful MTG decks, track your collection’s value over time, and connect with friends. Built for collectors and competitive players alike, this app helps you master your Magic: The Gathering™ experience. SOCIAL & FRIENDS Add and connect with friends on the app View your friends' collection, decks, wish and trade list Share your own lists and discover new cards through your network SCAN MAGIC CARDS  Instantly scan cards in any language using advanced image recognition Real-time translation of foreign-language cards  Check daily prices from TCGPlayer, CardMarket, CardKingdom and MTGMintCard Track 30-day price history for any Magic card Find format legality and oracle text and official rulings COLLECTION MANAGER Organize your MTG cards into custom folders Add folder images and track value over time Export your collection to CSV or text for backups and trades Stay informed with built-in card price tracking MULTIPLE SORTING OPTIONS AND FILTERS Get folder statistics (Mana Cost, Card Color, etc.)    MTG DECK BUILDER Build decks with full support for sideboards and filtering Export decks to CSV or text to share with friends or import into tournaments See deck stats like mana curve, color balance, and type spread TRADE TOOL Compare the trade value between two players instantly See exactly who's ahead in the trade and by how much Use wishlists and tradelists to plan and manage your deals TOP MOVERS: WINNERS & LOSERS Track which Magic cards are rising or falling in value Filter by format, date range, or even just your own collection See the top card winners and losers within your collection    WEEKLY COLLECTION EMAILS Get automatic weekly emails with stats about your MTG collection See value changes, new additions, and pricing trends over time

About

InkcasteR

Build and manage your Disney Lorcana TCG decks with a comprehensive card database, deck-building tools, and strategy guides. Track your collection, discover popular deck lists, and refine your gameplay.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive card database
  • Deck building tools
  • Popular deck lists
  • Card collection tracker
  • Wishlist functionality
  • Card filtering and search
Features
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Step into a realm of strategic challenges and fantastical battles with the ultimate companion app for fans of the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game. Whether you're a seasoned tactician or just embarking on your card-battling adventure, this app is designed to elevate your gaming experience and provide you with essential tools. Access a comprehensive database dedicated to the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game, offering a wealth of card information, deck-building resources, and gameplay strategies. Explore popular deck lists crafted by experienced players and draw inspiration to create your very own powerful decks. Delve into a diverse array of characters and creatures within the game. Filter and search cards by various attributes, classes, or creators to find the perfect addition to your deck. Detailed card descriptions provide insights into unique abilities and strategies. Stay organized by tracking your card collection within the app and curating a wishlist for future acquisitions. Assemble and fine-tune your own deck creations, adapting and refining your strategies as you dive deeper into the game. This app uses trademarks and/or copyrights associated with Disney Lorcana TCG, used under Ravensburger’s Community Code Policy (https://cdn.ravensburger.com/lorcana/community-code-en). We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. This app is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Disney or Ravensburger. For more information about Disney Lorcana TCG, visit https://www.disneylorcana.com/en-US/. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MTG Scanner4 screens
InkcasteR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MTG Scanner at 3.8K against InkcasteR's 265. InkcasteR's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 44%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Scanner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and InkcasteR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MTG Scanner against 4.7 for InkcasteR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MTG Scanner has 3.8K ratings behind it against 265, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of MTG Scanner's written reviews are positive against 58% of InkcasteR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MTG Scanner versus InkcasteR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTG ScannerInkcasteR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.8K ratings)4.7 (265 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.3% of reviews58.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.8K — better265
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB25 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperARCANE TINMEN APSVadym Pavlov

Customer experience

MTG Scanner

All ratings3,753 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews323 reviews
Positive44.3%
Neutral11.8%
Negative44.0%

InkcasteR

All ratings236 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

User reviews

MTG Scanner

From 3.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

InkcasteR

From 265 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Top-notch UI, visually appealing and intuitive
  • 📚 Extensive resources and community tools (news feed, decks, game counter, card library)
  • 📖 Encyclopedic individual card information
  • 👍 App works well generally
  • 🚀 Quick access, better than web pages

Room to improve

  • ❌ Cannot log in to starter decks past into the Inklands
  • ❌ Decks feature unusable with "Domain" error
  • 📰 Limited news sources
  • 📉 No longer updates with new sets (Set 6)
  • ❌ Cannot view community decks

Bugs and requests

MTG Scanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Incorrect card identification
  • Scanning bugs with certain card types

Requested features

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

InkcasteR

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Cannot log in to starter decks past into the Inklands
  • "Domain" error blocking decks feature
  • App not updated with Set 6 cards
  • Cannot view community decks
  • Card database missing data
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  • App not working for multiple days
  • Ursula's return collected cards not visible outside "own"
  • "Own" function not in set order

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add login for multi-device access
  • Flip lore counters for opponent's view
  • Import existing collection (Illuminarium)
  • Show owned cards in deckbuilder

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MTG Scanner

Subscriptions10
  • Rare Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Common Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Uncommon Monthly$3.991 Month
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  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Common Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Uncommon Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
6 purchases

InkcasteR

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Small Tip$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Nice Tip$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Insane Tip$5.991 Month
One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Nice Tip$2.99
  • Insane Tip$5.99

Questions

Is MTG Scanner free?
MTG Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is InkcasteR free?
InkcasteR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MTG Scanner or InkcasteR?
InkcasteR is rated higher. MTG Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while InkcasteR averages 4.7 from 265 ratings.
Do MTG Scanner or InkcasteR have ads?
Neither MTG Scanner nor InkcasteR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MTG Scanner or InkcasteR?
MTG Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and InkcasteR fortnightly. Most recently, MTG Scanner was updated on November 7, 2026 and InkcasteR on November 3, 2026.

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