# ComicSnap vs TCG Deck Builder MTG Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ComicSnap at 55% against TCG Deck Builder MTG Scanner's 0%. ComicSnap also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). TCG Deck Builder MTG Scanner's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ComicSnap sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and TCG Deck Builder MTG Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ComicSnap holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ComicSnap has 3.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of ComicSnap's written reviews are positive against 0% of TCG Deck Builder MTG Scanner's.

ComicSnap ships an update every 3 weeks, TCG Deck Builder MTG Scanner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ComicSnap | TCG Deck Builder MTG Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicsnap-identify-comic-book/id6752642383/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcg-deck-builder-mtg-scanner/id6759088425/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 83 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Vision Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532006906) | [Ha Vu Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677716054) |

## What reviewers say

### ComicSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicsnap-identify-comic-book/id6752642383)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Instantly identify comic books by taking a photo. Get market valuations, grading suggestions, and organize your collection digitally. Learn about comics and track their value.

**Highlights:** Instant comic book identification, Accurate market valuation, Grading suggestions, Digital collection organization, Educational articles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ComicSnap Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ComicSnap Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ComicSnap Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ComicSnap Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| ComicSnap Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| ComicSnap Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### TCG Deck Builder MTG Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcg-deck-builder-mtg-scanner/id6759088425)

Easily build and organize your card decks, scan cards for instant identification and pricing, and manage your collection. Track market trends and compare trade values to make informed decisions.

**Highlights:** Unlimited deck creation, Instant card scanning, Real-time card value tracking, Collection management, Trade value comparison, Strategy optimization

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ComicSnap free?

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

### Is TCG Deck Builder MTG Scanner free?

TCG Deck Builder MTG Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ComicSnap or TCG Deck Builder MTG Scanner?

ComicSnap is rated higher. ComicSnap averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while TCG Deck Builder MTG Scanner averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ComicSnap or TCG Deck Builder MTG Scanner have ads?

TCG Deck Builder MTG Scanner shows ads; ComicSnap does not.

### Which is updated more often, ComicSnap or TCG Deck Builder MTG Scanner?

ComicSnap ships an update every 3 weeks, and TCG Deck Builder MTG Scanner weekly. Most recently, ComicSnap was updated on October 25, 2026 and TCG Deck Builder MTG Scanner on October 24, 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.*