# MTG Scanner vs Cardivorous

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cardivorous at 100% against MTG Scanner's 44%. Cardivorous also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). MTG Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 5). On price, update cadence, 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 Cardivorous sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cardivorous holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MTG Scanner has 3.8K ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of Cardivorous's.

MTG Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Cardivorous weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MTG Scanner | Cardivorous |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-scanner-dragon-shield/id1460657155/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardivorous/id6745758766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 230 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ARCANE TINMEN APS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540066714) | [David Shettler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813725202) |

## What reviewers say

### MTG Scanner

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

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


### Cardivorous

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardivorous/id6745758766)

Manage your Magic: The Gathering collection with AI-powered deck building, card scanning, and collection analysis. Track card values, optimize decks, and access your collection offline. Perfect for collectors and players.

**Highlights:** AI Deck Builder, Advanced Card Scanner, Collection Statistics, Multi-Format Deck Support, Real-time Price Tracking, Offline Access, Cloud Sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Credit Pack | $5.00 | one-time |
| 250 Cardivore Credits | $12.00 | one-time |
| 500 Cardivore Credits | $23.00 | one-time |
| 1000 Cardivore Credits | $45.00 | one-time |
| 2500 Cardivore Credits | $100.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MTG Scanner free?

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

### Is Cardivorous free?

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

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

Cardivorous is rated higher. MTG Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Cardivorous averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do MTG Scanner or Cardivorous have ads?

Neither MTG Scanner nor Cardivorous shows ads.

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

MTG Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cardivorous weekly. Most recently, MTG Scanner was updated on October 25, 2026 and Cardivorous on September 10, 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.*