# TCG Archivist vs Grimoire Study

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Grimoire Study at 100% against TCG Archivist's 50%. Grimoire Study also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). TCG Archivist's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TCG Archivist sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Grimoire Study sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grimoire Study holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TCG Archivist has 50 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TCG Archivist's written reviews are positive against 100% of Grimoire Study's.

TCG Archivist ships an update every 9 days, Grimoire Study fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TCG Archivist | Grimoire Study |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcg-archivist/id6751176846/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimoire-study/id6795682831/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 486 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TCG Archivist LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833836395) | [BRIAN M BREMGES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896769119) |

## What reviewers say

### TCG Archivist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcg-archivist/id6751176846)

Manage your Magic: The Gathering card collection efficiently without sorting. Scan cards into labeled locations for quick retrieval and real-time value tracking. Build decks from your existing inventory and find any card in seconds.

**Highlights:** Scan cards into labeled storage, No sorting required, Searchable and filterable collection, Real-time collection value tracking, Build decks from owned cards, Fast card retrieval

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Sub | $4.99 | per month |


### Grimoire Study

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimoire-study/id6795682831)

Digitally catalog your card collection by scanning them with your camera. Build new decks using your existing cards, track their value, and manage wishlists and binders. Offers deck-building assistance with explanations and rule citations.

**Highlights:** Scan cards with camera, Build decks from owned cards, Track collection value, Deck-building assistant, Wishlist and binder management, Search card printings

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collector | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro | $16.99 | per month |
| Collector, Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Pro, Yearly | $169.99 | per year |
| Impulse Mana | $3.49 | one-time |
| Small Mana Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Medium Mana Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Large Mana Pack | $28.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TCG Archivist free?

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

### Is Grimoire Study free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TCG Archivist or Grimoire Study?

Grimoire Study is rated higher. TCG Archivist averages 4.2 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Grimoire Study averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TCG Archivist or Grimoire Study have ads?

Neither TCG Archivist nor Grimoire Study shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TCG Archivist or Grimoire Study?

TCG Archivist ships an update every 9 days, and Grimoire Study fortnightly. Most recently, TCG Archivist was updated on October 30, 2026 and Grimoire Study on October 31, 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.*