# Helvault vs Cauldron

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cauldron at 100% against Helvault's 32%. Cauldron also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Helvault's advantage is ratings volume (279 vs 49). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Cauldron holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helvault has 279 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Helvault's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cauldron's.

Helvault ships an update fortnightly, Cauldron every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helvault | Cauldron |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helvault-mtg-scanner/id6451158920/reviews) | **[5.0 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cauldron-token-printer/id6799283540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **279** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Vitor Cesco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466963200) | [Joseph Liechty](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874765626) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Cauldron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cauldron-token-printer/id6799283540)

This app allows users to print game tokens and track life totals using voice commands. It supports various token types and game mechanics, and also includes dice rolling and coin flipping functionalities. Requires a specific thermal printer.

**Highlights:** Voice-activated token printing, Life total tracking, Commander damage tracking, Dice rolling and coin flipping, Monarch and status effects, Offline speech recognition

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Helvault free?

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

### Is Cauldron free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Helvault or Cauldron?

Cauldron is rated higher. Helvault averages 4.2 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while Cauldron averages 5.0 from 49 ratings.

### Do Helvault or Cauldron have ads?

Neither Helvault nor Cauldron shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Helvault or Cauldron?

Helvault ships an update fortnightly, and Cauldron every 2 days. Most recently, Helvault was updated on October 14, 2026 and Cauldron on October 17, 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.*