# MagicJudge vs EDHLAB

The clearest difference is rating: EDHLAB at 4.9 against MagicJudge's 4.0. EDHLAB also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and chart position (#209 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MagicJudge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and EDHLAB sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.09 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EDHLAB holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of MagicJudge's written reviews are positive against 100% of EDHLAB's.

MagicJudge ships an update every 9 days, EDHLAB every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MagicJudge | EDHLAB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicjudge/id6738770397/reviews) | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edhlab/id6773104862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#209** |
| Size | 23 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ambicon ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757788501) | [Stephen Gladney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716828467) |

## What reviewers say

### MagicJudge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicjudge/id6738770397)

An AI-powered assistant for Magic: The Gathering players. Get instant, clear explanations for complex rules and gameplay situations. Link rules to specific cards for enhanced understanding and resolve disputes with confidence.

**Highlights:** AI-generated rule explanations, Comprehensive rule search, Card tagging for context, Instant gameplay clarifications, Effortless rules lookup

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan | $29.99 | per year |


### EDHLAB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edhlab/id6773104862)

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Card (US App Store)

Play Magic: The Gathering's Commander format online for free from your phone. Upload your deck and compete with friends or join public matches anywhere. No purchase is required to start playing.

**Highlights:** Play Commander format online, Free to play, Upload your deck, Play with friends, Join public matches, Mobile gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Uncommon | $3.09 | per month |
| Rare | $4.09 | per month |
| Mythic | $5.09 | per month |
| Planeswalker | $11.00 | per month |
| Masterpiece | $20.49 | per month |
| Serialized | $53.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MagicJudge free?

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

### Is EDHLAB free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MagicJudge or EDHLAB?

EDHLAB is rated higher. MagicJudge averages 4.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while EDHLAB averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.

### Do MagicJudge or EDHLAB have ads?

Neither MagicJudge nor EDHLAB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MagicJudge or EDHLAB?

MagicJudge ships an update every 9 days, and EDHLAB every 4 days. Most recently, MagicJudge was updated on November 4, 2026 and EDHLAB on November 5, 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.*