Magic card database (MTG) vs S.W.U. DeckbuildeR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magic card database (MTG)
This app serves as a comprehensive database for a popular trading card game, offering advanced search, deck building, and price tracking. It features a user-friendly interface with customizable options and offline capabilities. Premium features unlock access to the latest sets and unlimited deck collections.
- Advanced card search and browsing
- Deck building and management
- Card price guide
- Life counter with multiplayer support
- Offline mode
- Full-screen image viewer
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Magic trading card game database is the premier iOS application for everything Magic. With its advanced grid view you can browse cards quicker than any other application. Now updated for iOS 26 with the new Liquid Glass design, dark mode, and improved performance throughout. MTG allows for editing and saving multiple searches, saving you from having to re-enter them each time you launch the app. FREE FEATURES: - Advanced search & browse options. - Life counter with player customization, textured backgrounds, undo/redo history, and multiplayer support. - Searchable by name, description, expansion, rarity, colors, artist & others. - Sort by name, price, rarity, collector number, and more. - Browse keyword abilities with quick-jump section index. - Small app size & image caching for improved performance. - Offline mode by pre-caching images. - Large grid for multiple card viewing. - Details laid out in an easy access view with all printings available. - Full-screen image viewer with pinch zoom and swipe-to-dismiss. - Bulk import — paste a card list to quickly build a deck. - Deck collections with 2-column card grid, mana curve stats, average CMC, and land counts. - Accessibility support with VoiceOver labels and hints. - Light and dark mode support. PREMIUM FEATURES (Requires IAP): - Access to the latest five sets. - Price guide that is updated often with stale cache detection. - Automatic updating card database with version tracking. - Unlimited deck collections. - Monthly and yearly subscription options. All prices are courtesy of TCGplayer.com Terms of Use: https://termify.io/terms-and-conditions/1637763460 Privacy Policy: https://termify.io/privacy-policy/1637856824
S.W.U. DeckbuildeR
Enhance your card game strategy with a comprehensive database of cards, detailed descriptions, and powerful deck-building tools. Discover characters, filter by attributes, and craft your ultimate deck for epic battles.
- Comprehensive card database
- Deck building tools
- Detailed card descriptions
- Card filtering and search
- Gameplay strategies
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Dive into an epic galaxy of strategy and battles with the ultimate companion app for fans of the SW: Unlimited Card Game. Whether you're a seasoned tactician or just embarking on your card-battling adventure, this app is designed to elevate your gaming experience and provide you with essential tools. Access a comprehensive database dedicated to the SW: Unlimited Card Game, offering a wealth of card information, deck-building resources, and gameplay strategies. Create your very own powerful decks. Delve into a diverse array of characters and creatures within the game. Filter and search cards by various attributes, aspects, or creators to find the perfect addition to your deck. Detailed card descriptions provide insights into unique abilities and strategies. Note: This app serves as an unofficial companion tool for enthusiasts of the SW: Unlimited Card Game, providing valuable resources and insights to enhance your gaming experience. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: S.W.U. DeckbuildeR at 4.5 against Magic card database (MTG)'s 3.7. S.W.U. DeckbuildeR also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Magic card database (MTG)'s advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Magic card database (MTG) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and S.W.U. DeckbuildeR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
S.W.U. DeckbuildeR holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 122 and 334 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Magic card database (MTG)'s written reviews are positive against 60% of S.W.U. DeckbuildeR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Magic card database (MTG) ships an update every 11 days, S.W.U. DeckbuildeR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic card database (MTG) | S.W.U. DeckbuildeR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (122 ratings) | 4.5 (334 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 84.3% of reviews — better | 59.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 122 | 334 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 237 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicole Hankinson | Vadym Pavlov |
Customer experience
Magic card database (MTG)
S.W.U. DeckbuildeR
Bugs and requests
Magic card database (MTG)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
S.W.U. DeckbuildeR
Reported bugs
5 issues- Decks disappearing after updates
- Inability to remove cards from decks
- Incorrect card information (e.g. cost, type)
- Deck building UI elements not visible
- Crashes and freezes when using the app
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to scan cards via photos
- Implement collection tracking and valuation
- Improve deck building experience
- Add support for new card sets in a timely manner
- Provide backup/restore functionality
In-app purchases
Magic card database (MTG)
- Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
S.W.U. DeckbuildeR
- Monthly Small Tip$0.991 Month
- Monthly Nice Tip$2.991 Month
- Monthly Insane Tip$5.991 Month
- Small Tip$0.99
- Nice Tip$2.99
- Insane Tip$5.99
Questions
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