Comparison

TCG Archivist vs ManaScope

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

Head to head
About

TCG Archivist

Manage your Magic: The Gathering card collection without sorting. Scan cards into labeled locations for instant retrieval. Track collection value, build decks from your inventory, and find any card in seconds.

Highlights
  • Scan cards into labeled storage
  • No sorting required
  • Instant card retrieval
  • Real-time collection value tracking
  • Build decks from owned cards
  • Searchable and filterable collection
Features
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TCG Archivist is the ultimate collection management tool for Magic: The Gathering players. We believe sorting your collection is the wrong approach. Sorting is time consuming, impossible to maintain, and never actually gives you a clear picture of what you own. TCG Archivist is built around a better system. One that the world's most efficient warehouses and retailers have used for decades. Scan your cards into labeled storage locations. No sorting required. When you need a card search the app, find the location, and have it in your hand in under a minute. Your entire collection becomes fully searchable, filterable, and always up to date. Know exactly what you own. Track your collection value in real time. Build decks from cards you actually have. Find any card in seconds. For players with larger collections the CSC100 hardware scanner makes building your digital catalog dramatically faster, but any camera will get you started today. Your collection. Always searchable. Always in reach. Terms of Use : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ManaScope

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ManaScope instantly identifies Magic: The Gathering cards using your camera. Build your collection, organize decks, and track games — all from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. SCAN CARDS INSTANTLY Point your camera at any MTG card. ManaScope uses advanced text recognition and the Scryfall database to identify cards from every set ever printed, including specific printings and set editions. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Organize scanned cards into collections. Continuous scan mode lets you catalog an entire box in minutes. iCloud sync keeps everything in sync across all your devices. DECK BUILDER Build decks with full format-aware validation. Commander, Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, and Pauper. Color identity checking, singleton rules, and partner/companion support for Commander. COMMANDER GALLERY Browse your Commander decks as a visual gallery with commander card art and a premium foil effect. PLAY MODE Track life totals, commander damage, and poison counters during games. Roll dice to decide who goes first. Host a game and invite friends — they scan a QR code to join instantly from any browser, no app install needed. Or they can join from their own iPhone for the full experience. Joining a game is free. Hosting requires a Game Pass subscription. IMPORT & EXPORT Import preconstructed decks from our catalog or paste Archidekt JSON exports. Export your decks for sharing. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Open the scanner or look up any card by name — hands-free with Siri or from Shortcuts. APPLE WATCH Search cards, browse rulings and keywords, review your decks, and track life totals — all from your wrist. ManaScope is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or approved by Wizards of the Coast LLC or Hasbro, Inc. Magic: The Gathering is a trademark of Wizards of the Coast LLC. Terms of Use: https://danskrumskrot.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://danskrumskrot.com/privacy/

Screenshots

TCG Archivist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: TCG Archivist at 2 against ManaScope's —. TCG Archivist also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TCG Archivist sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and ManaScope sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TCG Archivist versus ManaScope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCG ArchivistManaScope
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size514 MB88 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTCG Archivist LLCDansk Rumskrot ApS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TCG Archivist

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Sub$4.991 Month
3 purchases

ManaScope

Subscriptions2
  • Game Pass — Yearly$4.991 Year
  • ManaScope Pro — Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Binder — 300 Slots$2.99

Questions

Is TCG Archivist free?
TCG Archivist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ManaScope free?
ManaScope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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