# MTG Scanner vs Tertia

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tertia at 100% against MTG Scanner's 44%. Tertia also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). MTG Scanner's advantage is ratings volume (3.8K vs 3) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Tertia 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 3, 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 Tertia's.

MTG Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, Tertia weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MTG Scanner | Tertia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-scanner-dragon-shield/id1460657155/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tertia/id6764515108/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 230 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARCANE TINMEN APS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540066714) | [Mark Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581057549) |

## What reviewers say

### MTG Scanner

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

**Currently charting:** #179 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


### Tertia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tertia/id6764515108)

A fast-paced card game where players identify sets of three cards based on matching or differing attributes. It offers various modes to train your eye, from instant feedback to timed challenges and daily puzzles.

**Highlights:** Pattern-matching card game, Four distinct game modes, Instant feedback in Practice mode, Timed challenges with combo multipliers, Daily puzzles for consistent play, Streak building for daily engagement

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MTG Scanner free?

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

### Is Tertia free?

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

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

Tertia is rated higher. MTG Scanner averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Tertia averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MTG Scanner or Tertia have ads?

Neither MTG Scanner nor Tertia shows ads.

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

MTG Scanner ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tertia weekly. Most recently, MTG Scanner was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tertia on October 28, 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.*