# Gauntlet vs Glimmer Scan

The clearest difference is rating: Gauntlet at 4.9 against Glimmer Scan's 4.1. Gauntlet also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (309 vs 21). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Gauntlet holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gauntlet has 309 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Gauntlet's written reviews are positive against 76% of Glimmer Scan's.

Gauntlet ships an update weekly, Glimmer Scan every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gauntlet | Glimmer Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gauntlet-mtg-tracker/id1466578932/reviews)** | [4.1 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimmer-scan/id6502996383/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **309** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 76.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 18 MB | 502 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scott Campbell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1266366249) | [Jannik Wortmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747252603) |

## What reviewers say

### Gauntlet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gauntlet-mtg-tracker/id1466578932)

This app helps Magic: The Gathering players track game lives, build and customize decks, and record game history. It offers detailed stats for players and decks, supports multiple players, and includes a powerful hand simulator.

**Highlights:** Life tracking for up to 6 players, Deck building and importing, Game history and stats, Hand simulator, Deck customization with card art, Deck organization with folders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great deck builder
- 👍 Excellent life tracker
- 👍 Covers player profiles and match records
- 👍 Useful for tracking win/loss records
- 👍 Good for looking at card collections

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search engine requires precise typing
- 🐛 General load time for cards is slow
- 🐛 Scrolling on the board can be annoying
- 🐛 App appears small on iPad Pro
- 🐛 Does not track win-rate for non-primary deck in matches

**Reported bugs**

- Developers have seemingly given up (according to one review)
- App ruined for jailbroken phones (iOS 14 and up)
- Board scrolls every time life or counters are moved
- Does not track win-rate for the deck not shown as primary in a match
- App is very small on iPad Pro

**Requested features**

- Scan cars to make adding decks easier
- More precise search engine
- Faster card loading times
- Display card prices
- Scan cards in deck building


### Glimmer Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glimmer-scan/id6502996383)

Easily scan and catalog your Disney Lorcana trading card collection. This app uses intuitive recognition technology to track your cards and offers flexible export options. It is currently in beta with ongoing development.

**Highlights:** Card recognition technology, Collection cataloging, Export to Dreamborn.ink, General export format, Dark Mode support, Active localization, Customizable app icons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gauntlet free?

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

### Is Glimmer Scan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gauntlet or Glimmer Scan?

Gauntlet is rated higher. Gauntlet averages 4.9 out of 5 from 309 ratings, while Glimmer Scan averages 4.1 from 21 ratings.

### Do Gauntlet or Glimmer Scan have ads?

Neither Gauntlet nor Glimmer Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gauntlet or Glimmer Scan?

Gauntlet ships an update weekly, and Glimmer Scan every 5 weeks. Most recently, Gauntlet was updated on November 3, 2026 and Glimmer Scan on October 30, 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.*