# Decked Drafter vs MTG Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: MTG Scanner at 4.6 against Decked Drafter's 2.6. MTG Scanner also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 17) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). Decked Drafter's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 44%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Decked Drafter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MTG Scanner sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MTG Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MTG Scanner has 3.8K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Decked Drafter's written reviews are positive against 44% of MTG Scanner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Decked Drafter ships an update monthly, MTG Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Decked Drafter | MTG Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decked-drafter/id433341409/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-scanner-dragon-shield/id1460657155/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 44.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 28 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TJ Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/393180447) | [ARCANE TINMEN APS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540066714) |

## What reviewers say

### Decked Drafter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/decked-drafter/id433341409)

Practice Magic: The Gathering draft and sealed deck skills with a full simulator. Get expert strategy tips, card ratings, and AI opponents to hone your deck-building abilities. Test your creations and improve your game.

**Highlights:** Draft simulator against AI opponents, Expert card ratings and strategy tips, Practice with various Magic expansions, Deck building and testing tools, Card sorting by color, type, and rarity, View card prices from TCGplayer.com

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mirrodin Besieged Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| New Phyrexia Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magic 2012 Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Innistrad Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magic 2013 Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Return to Ravnica Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gatecrash Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magic 2014 Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Theros Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shadows over Innistrad Set | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface
- 📚 Expert card ratings and commentary from experienced players
- 🎮 Effective practice tool for improving drafting skills
- ⚡ Works offline without requiring WiFi
- 🤖 Functional AI drafting opponents

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive per-set pricing ($2.99-$5.99 each)
- ⏱️ Slow updates for new set releases
- 🤖 AI drafts unrealistically, ignoring color signals
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ❌ Missing card art and image loading problems

**Reported bugs**

- Card art fails to load, showing only card backs
- Database update stuck at version 78
- App crashes when adding lands to decks
- Crashes when clicking feedback button
- In-app purchases not delivering purchased content

**Requested features**

- 4-pack sealed draft mode
- Multiplayer drafting with human opponents
- Locally stored card database and collection system
- Ability to save and review drafted decks
- Landscape mode support


### MTG Scanner

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

**Currently charting:** #187 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Decked Drafter free?

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

### Is MTG Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Decked Drafter or MTG Scanner?

MTG Scanner is rated higher. Decked Drafter averages 2.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while MTG Scanner averages 4.6 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Decked Drafter or MTG Scanner have ads?

Neither Decked Drafter nor MTG Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Decked Drafter or MTG Scanner?

Decked Drafter ships an update monthly, and MTG Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Decked Drafter was updated on September 21, 2026 and MTG Scanner on September 25, 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.*