Comparison

Microdyno vs MTG Card Scanner

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

Head to head
About

Microdyno

Transform your iPhone into a professional dynamometer. This app uses advanced audio analysis to precisely measure vehicle performance and torque in real-time without expensive hardware. It offers detailed vehicle profiles, weather integration, and professional data visualization.

Highlights
  • Real-time performance measurement (PS, Nm, RPM, speed)
  • Over 100 pre-configured vehicle profiles
  • Automatic weather data integration for correction
  • Harmonic editing for cleaner results
  • Professional data visualization and export
  • Customizable vehicle profile creation
  • Measurement history tracking
Features
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Microdyno measures the power and torque of your motorcycle or scooter with your phone. From the rpm trace of an acceleration run in a chosen gear, the app calculates the curve the way a chassis dyno does, only on the road. Three ways to get the rpm • Microphone: The app reads the rpm from the engine note. In the spectrogram editor you see the fundamental and its harmonics and erase any noise that gets in the way. • Microdyno rpm sensor: A small Bluetooth sensor on the ignition lead reports every spark. No noise, no steps, the most accurate curve. • Lambda sensor: Wideband probe with the AFR trace over rpm. Live while riding as a floating window (Picture in Picture), and in the analysis with map and audio playback. Analysis • Power, torque, rpm and speed as curves, peak values at a glance • Trim the run at the markers, remove outliers, smoothing in three levels or, in expert mode, as a freely combinable chain • Correction to DIN 70020 or SAE with temperature, pressure and humidity, fetched from the weather service on request • Compare runs, with a mean curve over several runs • Vehicles with gearbox, ratios, tyres, weight and driving resistances. Over 100 templates from the Vespa smallframe to the motorcycle Cloud and browser • Sign in with Apple, Google or e-mail and your recordings, results and vehicles stay in sync across your devices • Web app at app.microdyno.de: open, trim and analyse recordings in the browser, download the files • Without signing in, everything stays on the device How it works 1. Create a vehicle or pick a template 2. Mount the phone, connect the sensor or use the microphone 3. Start recording and accelerate through the chosen gear 4. Trim the run, save the result, compare Who it is for Vespa and scooter riders, motorcycle tinkerers, tuners and workshops. Anyone who wants to know what an exhaust, a carburettor setting or a new cylinder really does. Accuracy The calculation is checked against dyno measurements. Repeatable results need equal conditions: same gear, same stretch of road, warm engine. Absolute figures depend on the weight and driving resistances you enter. For before-and-after comparisons on the same vehicle that does not matter. No subscription, no hidden costs. The app is under continuous development. Questions and requests to stefan@microdyno.de.

About

MTG Card Scanner

Features
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Identify and value any Magic: The Gathering card with AI-powered analysis. Get instant pricing, set details, format legality, and condition grading. INSTANT MTG CARD IDENTIFICATION Snap a photo of any Magic card and get detailed analysis in seconds. Our AI reads the card name, set symbol, and collector number, then matches it against the comprehensive MTG card database for canonical data. COMPLETE CARD DETAILS Each identification includes: - Card name, set, and collector number - Mana cost, type line, and oracle text - Current USD and EUR prices (foil and non-foil) - Format legality (Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Brawl) - Rarity (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Mythic Rare) - Reserved List status - Artist and release date TCG-STANDARD CONDITION GRADING Industry-standard grading from Mint to Damaged: - Visual condition assessment based on edge wear, corner damage, surface scratches - Centering quality check - Counterfeit detection - Market price adjusted by condition (NM, LP, MP, HP, DMG) COUNTERFEIT DETECTION Spot fake Magic cards before buying or selling: - Light test (blue line in cardstock) - Print quality and color saturation analysis - Holographic stamp verification (M15+) - Set symbol clarity check - Cardstock material thickness assessment MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Identify cards printed in any language: - English, Japanese, Korean (premium for collectors) - French, German, Italian, Spanish - Russian black-bordered (cult collector value) - Portuguese, Chinese Simplified & Traditional 6 EXPERT MTG TOOLS INCLUDED - Card Search: Search any Magic card by name with full details and pricing - Set Browser: Browse all 500+ MTG sets with icons and release dates - Reserved List: Browse the most valuable Reserved List cards ranked by price - Format Legality: Check if a card is legal in any MTG format - Authenticity Checklist: 10-point quiz to verify card authenticity - Value Calculator: Adjust prices by condition, foil treatment, language and signature CARD SIGNIFICANCE & CONTEXT Beyond raw data, get expert insight: - Iconic status and format relevance - Commander staples and Modern playables - Lore context and storyline significance - Collector appeal beyond playability - Investment outlook and market trends ALL FORMATS SUPPORTED Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander/EDH, Pauper, Brawl, Alchemy, Historic, Timeless, Pioneer Brawl, Oathbreaker, and more. ALL CARD TYPES Creatures, Planeswalkers, Instants, Sorceries, Enchantments, Artifacts, Lands, Tribal, Battle, Saga, Vehicle, Token. Borderless, extended art, showcase frames, foil, etched foil, and special treatments. PERFECT FOR - Magic card collectors and dealers - Players checking deck legality and prices - Estate sale and flea market hunters - Card store owners and resellers - Anyone identifying a found or inherited Magic collection BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Save every scan, add notes, organize your Magic collection by set or rarity. Export detailed PDF reports for insurance, sales, or trading. Some premium features require a subscription. Subscription pricing and terms are displayed in the app before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://eternalbeam.dev/identifiers/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://eternalbeam.dev/identifiers/terms

Screenshots

Microdyno4 screens
MTG Card Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MTG Card Scanner at Free against Microdyno's $8.99. Microdyno's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

MTG Card Scanner is free to download; Microdyno costs $8.99 up front. MTG Card Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Microdyno asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 6 level
Microdyno versus MTG Card Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrodynoMTG Card Scanner
Price$8.99Free — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStefan HurzlmeierEternalBeam Software

In-app purchases

None

Microdyno

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MTG Card Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Microdyno free?
Microdyno costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MTG Card Scanner free?
MTG Card Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Microdyno or MTG Card Scanner have ads?
Neither Microdyno nor MTG Card Scanner shows ads.

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