Comparison

SQMD vs MTGRip

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SQMD

Features
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Your decks do more than win or lose -- they develop patterns, roles, and stories over time. SQMD (Side Quest My Deck) is a deck performance tracker for Magic: The Gathering, designed to help players understand how their decks actually behave across real games. Built with Commander (EDH) in mind, SQMD focuses on long-term performance, consistency, and deck identity -- not just win percentages. --- TRACK WHAT YOUR DECK DOES Each deck in SQMD has Side Quests -- customizable objectives that define what that deck is trying to do. - Built-in quests for kills, finishing position, pod size, and mana issues - Create custom quests for synergies, combos, or deck-specific goals - Numeric, binary, and text-based tracking - Optional photo attachments for board states and game moments Side Quests make deck goals explicit -- and measurable. --- LOG REAL GAMES Record games as structured entries: - Finishing position and pod size - Quest outcomes and notes - Timestamps and optional context - Edit entries at any time Each game becomes a data point in your deck's history. --- SEE PERFORMANCE OVER TIME As you log games, SQMD reveals patterns that are difficult to see in the moment: - Normalized finishing position across different pod sizes - Quest progress game by game - Performance trends across real play The focus is clarity - understanding how a deck performs in practice. --- ACHIEVEMENTS AS MILESTONES SQMD includes a built-in achievement system that marks meaningful moments in a deck's journey: - Activity and longevity milestones - Performance thresholds - Progress toward Side Quest goals Achievements reflect real play -- not checklists. --- DESIGNED FOR COMMANDER -- NOT LIMITED TO IT While SQMD is designed with multiplayer Commander games in mind, the Side Quest system adapts naturally to other formats and play styles. Different formats ask different questions. SQMD lets you decide which ones matter. --- BUILT FOR OWNERSHIP AND PRIVACY - All data is stored locally on your devices - Built-in iCloud support keeps data available across your Apple devices - No accounts, no analytics, no advertising, no tracking Your data stays yours. --- WIDGET SUPPORT - Home screen widgets show recent deck activity - Widgets update automatically as you log games - Designed for quick glances, not noise --- PRICING Free - Track one deck - Unlimited entries Pro (one-time purchase) - $4.99 - Unlimited decks - Unlimited entries - All future updates included No subscriptions. No recurring fees. --- PERFECT FOR - Commander players tracking complex multiplayer games - Brewers evaluating how new decks perform over time - Playgroups comparing deck behavior across sessions - Players who want insight beyond wins and losses --- Download SQMD and understand what your deck actually does. --- Support: sqmd@administravia.com Privacy Policy: sqmd.app/privacy Website: sqmd.app SQMD is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast. Magic: The Gathering is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast LLC.

About

MTGRip

Simulate opening booster packs from various card game sets, with accurate composition and visually distinct foil cards. Track your collection locally and view card values. Unlock unlimited openings with a one-time tip.

Highlights
  • Open booster packs from 170+ sets
  • Accurate booster composition by set
  • Visually distinct foil card effects
  • Local collection tracking and sorting
  • Live card market prices
  • Detailed pull statistics and history
  • Gyroscope-enabled foil card motion
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A premium booster pack opening simulator. Tear open booster packs from every set - the foundational early-90s releases all the way to the latest premier sets. Accurate booster composition per set. Cards flip, shimmer, and glow based on rarity. Your collection lives on your device. No ads. No subscriptions. Packs regenerate over time. Support the app with a one-time tip to unlock unlimited rips. RIP PACKS FROM EVERY ERA 170+ sets bundled offline, organized by plane, format, and era. Standard, the long-running horizons line, current premier sets, the comedy sets, the original 30-year-old releases - all of it. Pick a set, tear open a pack, see what you pull. ACCURATE BOOSTER COMPOSITION Booster sheet data derived from publicly available sources. Each set uses its own slot structure and rarity weights - modern Play Booster shape with the real 1-in-7 mythic rate, set-specific foil rates, era-accurate slot counts. THE RIP IS EVERYTHING Swipe to tear the foil wrapper. Tap to reveal your cards one at a time. Commons flip fast. Rares pause, glow, and hit harder. Mythic pulls get a cinematic entrance - screen darkens, particles burst, shimmer sweeps across the card. Every pull feels different. FOIL CARDS GET THE SPOTLIGHT Foil pulls are visually distinct everywhere - a gold "FOIL" badge appears on the reveal, in the pack summary, across your collection, and on the card inspect view. Filter your collection to show only the cards you own foil copies of. A METAL-SHADER FOIL SYSTEM Foil cards shimmer with a real-time treatment that responds to motion. In Settings → Card Motion, choose Gyro (foil moves with your phone), Idle (gentle automatic sweep), or None. Tap and hold any card in the inspect view to tilt it manually in 3D. Honors iOS Reduce Motion. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION Every card you've pulled across every set. Grid view, binder view, list view. Sort by rarity, date, set, or value. Filter by rarity, favorites, or foils. Full set checklists show exactly what you're missing. CARD VALUES Live market prices on every card. See what your pulls are worth, sort by value, know which cards matter. STATS & HISTORY Pull history with timestamps. Rarity breakdown. Luckiest pulls. Set completion percentage. Watch your collection grow over time. SUPPORT MTGRIP - UNLOCK UNLIMITED RIPS Three tip tiers, pick what feels right. Any tip unlocks unlimited pack opens — no waiting on the regen timer. Every other feature — foil shimmer, particles, gyro tilt, full collection tracking, stats — is free for everyone. The tip is for unlimited access and to support development. No subscriptions. One tip, yours forever. YOUR COLLECTION STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE Cards and pulls are stored locally. No accounts. No ads. No user tracking. Requires iOS 18 or later. MTGRip is an independent, unofficial fan project. It is not produced, endorsed, supported by, or affiliated with any trading card game publisher or rights-holder. All card names, artwork, set names, and related content are the property of their respective owners. Card images and metadata are sourced from a publicly available community API.

Screenshots

SQMD4 screens
MTGRip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SQMD at none against MTGRip's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MTGRip sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SQMD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SQMD versus MTGRip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQMDMTGRip
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB28 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRodney DyerLavai Labs LLC

In-app purchases

None

SQMD

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MTGRip

One-time3
  • Supporter$2.99
  • Super Supporter$4.99
  • Legendary Supporter$9.99

Questions

Is SQMD free?
SQMD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MTGRip free?
MTGRip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SQMD or MTGRip have ads?
Neither SQMD nor MTGRip shows ads.

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