# Magic Mana Counter vs Helvault

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Mana Counter at 100% against Helvault's 32%. Magic Mana Counter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Helvault's advantage is ratings volume (293 vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Helvault sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Mana Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Mana Counter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helvault has 293 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Magic Mana Counter's written reviews are positive against 32% of Helvault's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Mana Counter | Helvault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-mana-counter/id6448123692/reviews)** | [4.2 (293 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helvault-mtg-scanner/id6451158920/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **293** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 31.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lunar Logic Polska](https://appshunter.io/developer/355303569) | [Vitor Cesco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466963200) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Mana Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-mana-counter/id6448123692)

Easily track your mana pool and storm count during gameplay with a fully customizable interface. This intuitive app eliminates manual calculations, allowing you to focus on your strategy and elevate your gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Mana pool tracking, Storm count tracking, Customizable interface, Intuitive input, Strategy focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Helvault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helvault-mtg-scanner/id6451158920)

Effortlessly manage your Magic: The Gathering card collection with an AI-powered scanner. Organize, filter, and analyze your cards with detailed stats and pricing information. Sync across devices and export your collection.

**Highlights:** AI-powered MTG card scanner, Unlimited card collection storage, Detailed collection statistics, Card pricing and details, CSV collection export, iCloud syncing

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Common Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rare Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Syncing | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Card Export/Import | $6.99 | one-time |
| MTG Card Scanner - Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Donation | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent scanning and recognition
- 👍 Versatile product for managing collections
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Dedicated developer with good customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent card scanning, struggles with certain card types
- 💰 Expensive, especially for users who already paid for the legacy app
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🔀 Difficulty moving cards between binders
- 🔒 No way to restore scans/data on new devices

**Reported bugs**

- Keypad issues when searching
- Disappearing settings icons
- Incorrect set identification for some cards
- Missing card prices and details

**Requested features**

- Deck building and management tools
- Advanced search and filtering options
- Bulk card management and transfer
- Improved support for special card versions and frames
- Seamless data migration from legacy app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Mana Counter free?

Magic Mana Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Helvault free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Mana Counter or Helvault?

Magic Mana Counter is rated higher. Magic Mana Counter averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Helvault averages 4.2 from 293 ratings.

### Do Magic Mana Counter or Helvault have ads?

Neither Magic Mana Counter nor Helvault shows ads.

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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.*