# MTG Scanner vs Cthulhu Helper

The clearest difference is rating: MTG Scanner at 4.6 against Cthulhu Helper's 1.0. MTG Scanner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 3). Cthulhu Helper's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MTG Scanner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cthulhu Helper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | MTG Scanner | Cthulhu Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-scanner-dragon-shield/id1460657155/reviews)** | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cthulhu-helper/id6748028414/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 254 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ARCANE TINMEN APS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540066714) | [GLOBAL E-TRADE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823966059) |

## What reviewers say

### MTG Scanner

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

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

Instantly scan and value your Magic cards, build decks, and track your collection's worth. Connect with friends to share collections and trade cards. Master your Magic: The Gathering experience with this comprehensive manager.

**Highlights:** Instant card scanning with image recognition, Real-time foreign-language card translation, Daily price checks from multiple sources, 30-day price history tracking, Organize cards into custom folders, Build and export MTG decks, Compare trade values with friends

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| 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


### Cthulhu Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cthulhu-helper/id6748028414)

Automate the creation of game characters with AI. Specify traits like profession and skills, and the app will generate a complete character profile. Save and update investigators for ongoing campaigns.

**Highlights:** AI-powered investigator creation, Customizable character traits, Automatic skill and attribute generation, Save and update investigator profiles, Pro version with advanced features, Campaign progress saving

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MTG Scanner free?

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

### Is Cthulhu Helper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MTG Scanner or Cthulhu Helper?

MTG Scanner is rated higher. MTG Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Cthulhu Helper averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MTG Scanner or Cthulhu Helper have ads?

Cthulhu Helper 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.*