MTG Compendium vs ManaDecks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MTG Compendium
This app is a comprehensive companion for Magic: The Gathering players. It allows you to scan and collect cards, build and analyze decks with detailed statistics, track your game history, and get personalized advice from an AI deck coach. It also provides tools for exploring game sets and preconstructed decks.
- Card scanning and collection management
- Advanced deck building and analysis
- Life counter and game log
- AI-powered deck advice and insights
- Price tracking and history
- Set exploration and deck comparison
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Compendium is the all-in-one Magic: The Gathering companion built for players and collectors. Scan cards, build decks, track your games, and get expert advice from Mox — your personal deck coach. No account required. PLAY & IMPROVE Full-featured life counter for 1–6 players with commander damage, poison, and custom counters Game log that tracks your wins, losses, commanders faced, and finish position Win/loss trend analysis, play/draw splits, and rival tracking over time Game Insights — personalised analysis of your deck's performance based on your actual game history Pre-game matchup prep — know what you're up against before you sit down In-game Mox checks — check rules as you play MEET MOX Mox knows Magic: The Gathering inside and out — and now it knows your games too. Whether you're tuning a Commander deck, brewing something new, or trying to figure out why you keep losing to the same opponent, Mox is in your corner. SCAN & COLLECT Instant card scanning — add cards to your collection in seconds Smart filters, sets, and custom organisation Real-time prices from TCGPlayer, CardMarket, and Cardhoarder 90-day price history so you can spot trends at a glance Wishlist cards you want and flag trades BUILD BETTER DECKS Deck builder for any format: Commander/EDH, Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, and more Set a budget ceiling and Mox will keep your list within it Opening-hand probabilities, mana curve, colour distribution, and mana health Deck value tracking with 1-year price history Import from Moxfield, Archidekt, or any text list — export anywhere Browse and import official preconstructed decks straight into your library Compare preconstructed decks side by side before you commit Ask Mox for deck advice, card questions, or upgrade ideas Get personalised Game Insights based on your real play history — not generic advice Let Mox build you a deck from scratch or finish your half-built list Add cards to your wishlist, collection, or deck with a tap Open vendor links when you're ready to buy Find similar cards on any card page — with reasons why they fit and live prices EXPLORE THE GAME Browse upcoming and current Magic sets with release countdowns Compare preconstructed decks side by side Discover format staples and card prices across the meta FREE TO START. UPGRADE WHEN YOU'RE READY. Compendium is free to download and use. Pro unlocks advanced analytics, unlimited deck evaluations, Game Insights, and the full power of Mox — including chat, deck creation, and matchup prep. Magic: The Gathering and all related properties are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC. Compendium is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
ManaDecks
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**ManaDecks – The Competitive Magic Companion** ManaDecks is built for competitive Magic: The Gathering players who want more than a deck builder. Build, refine, and master your decks with powerful tools for sideboard guides, deck versions, primers, metagame insights, and match tracking, all in one place. **Some features require a ManaDecks subscription, available as an in-app purchase.** ### Everything Your Deck Needs Build and organize your decks across your favorite formats while keeping everything you need in one place. * Create and manage unlimited decklists.* * Save multiple deck versions as your list evolves.* * Write deck primers with strategy, mulligan guides, key interactions, and notes.* * Track match results to measure performance and improve over time.* ### Master Your Sideboarding* Great sideboarding wins matches. With a ManaDecks subscription, you can prepare for every matchup with detailed sideboard guides. For every matchup, you can: * Choose which cards to bring in and take out. * Create separate plans for On the Play or On the Draw. * Instantly preview your post-sideboard decklist. * Save multiple sideboard plans for the same matchup or different metagames. No more screenshots, spreadsheets, or scattered notes. Your sideboard plans are always organized and ready when you need them. ### Stay Ahead of the Meta* With a ManaDecks subscription, you can access up-to-date competitive data to make better deckbuilding and sideboarding decisions. * Explore current metagame trends. * Browse successful tournament decklists. * View tournament results and placements. * Analyze the most popular archetypes across supported formats. ### Built for Competitive Play Whether you're preparing for Friday Night Magic, an RCQ, a Regional Championship, an online league, or a major tournament, ManaDecks helps you stay organized, improve your preparation, and make better decisions every round. Build smarter. Sideboard better. Track your results. Improve your game. **ManaDecks. Your deck. Your plan. Your edge.** * Requires a ManaDecks subscription, available as an in-app purchase. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: ManaDecks at 3 against MTG Compendium's 1. ManaDecks also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. MTG Compendium sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ManaDecks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MTG Compendium | ManaDecks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Webb | Fredrik Bjurhager |
In-app purchases
MTG Compendium
- Unlimited Evals and Chat7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Annual Pro Subscription7 Days trial$34.991 Year
- Compendium 3 Deck Evaluations$1.99
ManaDecks
- Plus$1.991 Month
- Premium$4.991 Month









