# MTG Scanner vs QuestAR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MTG Scanner at 44% against QuestAR's 0%. MTG Scanner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). QuestAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

MTG Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MTG Scanner has 3.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of MTG Scanner's written reviews are positive against 0% of QuestAR's.

## The numbers

| Metric | MTG Scanner | QuestAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-scanner-dragon-shield/id1460657155/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/questar-mtg-simulator/id6480132600/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **44.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 230 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ARCANE TINMEN APS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540066714) | [Carlos Aviles Buitron](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738273357) |

## What reviewers say

### MTG Scanner

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

**Currently charting:** #159 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


### QuestAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/questar-mtg-simulator/id6480132600)

Experience Magic: The Gathering card games in augmented reality. Load decks from popular platforms, test preconceptions, and explore featured designs. Features integrated counters and life tracking for immersive simulations.

**Highlights:** Load decks from Moxfield/Archidekt, Test precon decks in AR, Browse featured decks, Integrated counters and life tracker, Manage up to 25 decks, Natural card movement in AR

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MTG Scanner free?

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

### Is QuestAR free?

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

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

MTG Scanner is rated higher. MTG Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while QuestAR averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MTG Scanner or QuestAR have ads?

QuestAR shows ads; MTG Scanner does not.

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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.*