Comparison

DeckCrafter vs MTG Leyline

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

Head to head
About

DeckCrafter

Features
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DeckCrafter - Your AI-Powered MTG Companion Building the perfect Magic: The Gathering deck just got easier. DeckCrafter combines AI deck building, card scanning, and collection management into one powerful app. AI Deck Builder Tell our AI assistant what kind of deck you want, "build me an aggressive vampire Commander deck", and get a fully built 100-card deck in seconds. Refine it through conversation: "make it more aggressive" or "add more card draw." The AI understands MTG strategy, not just keywords. Scan Your Cards Point your camera at any Magic card to instantly add it to your digital collection. DeckCrafter recognises cards across sets and printings, even with slight wear or glare. Build With Your Collection Want a deck using cards you already own? DeckCrafter's AI prioritises your scanned cards and tells you exactly which cards you'd need to pick up. Deck Analysis Get your existing decks analysed for mana curve, removal, card draw, and win conditions - with specific suggestions for cuts and additions. Deck Management Create decks manually, import from other deck builders, or export your lists to share with friends. Card Database Browse and search the complete Magic: The Gathering card database. View detailed card information, prices, and printings. Download DeckCrafter and start building better decks today.

About

MTG Leyline

This app is a comprehensive toolkit for Magic: The Gathering players. It allows users to build decks, scan cards, track life totals, manage playgroups, and receive AI-powered deck advice. Organize your collection, analyze deck performance, and stay connected with your gaming community.

Highlights
  • Card scanning and collection management
  • Multiplayer life total tracking
  • Playgroup organization and statistics
  • Deck building and version tracking
  • AI-powered deck advice
  • Real-time market price tracking
Features
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Leyline — Magic: The Gathering Companion Your complete toolkit for Magic: The Gathering. Build decks, scan cards, track life totals, organize playgroups, playtest with AI, and get personalized deck advice — all in one powerful app. CARD SCANNING Point your camera at any Magic card and instantly add it to your collection or deck. Fast, accurate recognition powered by advanced image recognition. Building your collection has never been easier. LIFE COUNTER Track life totals for multiplayer games with an intuitive, customizable life counter. Support for multiple players, commander damage tracking, and history so you never lose track of the game state. POD MANAGEMENT Create and manage your Magic playgroups (pods). Schedule game nights with RSVP tracking, record game results, and see detailed statistics. Track win rates for both players and decks, view historical performance, and keep your regular playgroup organized. Perfect for Commander pods and casual multiplayer leagues. DECK MANAGEMENT Import decks from Archidekt or build from scratch. View your cards as a list, grid, or grouped by type, color, and mana cost. Track deck versions over time and never lose a past build. AI DECK ADVISOR Get personalized recommendations powered by AI. Ask for card suggestions, mana base improvements, or strategy tips. The advisor understands your deck's game plan and can factor in cards you already own. COLLECTION TRACKING Scan or bulk import your cards. Track quantities, foil variants, and real-time market prices from Scryfall. See your collection's total value, gain/loss trends, and automatically identify which cards you need for your decks. DECK PRICING & ANALYSIS Instant cost breakdowns by rarity. See your most and least expensive cards, compare regular vs. foil pricing, and make informed purchasing decisions with live market data.

Screenshots

DeckCrafter4 screens
MTG Leyline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MTG Leyline at none against DeckCrafter's 6. MTG Leyline also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). DeckCrafter's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. DeckCrafter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. MTG Leyline asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeckCrafter ships an update every 3 months, MTG Leyline weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DeckCrafter versus MTG Leyline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeckCrafterMTG Leyline
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB13 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperChristian RaffertyBrent Walter

In-app purchases

6 purchases

DeckCrafter

One-time6
  • 100 AI Credits$0.99
  • 100 Scan Tokens$0.99
  • 300 Scan Tokens$2.99
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  • 250 AI Credits$2.99
  • 500 AI Credits$4.99
  • 500 Scan Tokens$4.99
None

MTG Leyline

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeckCrafter free?
DeckCrafter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MTG Leyline free?
MTG Leyline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DeckCrafter or MTG Leyline have ads?
Neither DeckCrafter nor MTG Leyline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeckCrafter or MTG Leyline?
DeckCrafter ships an update every 3 months, and MTG Leyline weekly. Most recently, DeckCrafter was updated on October 16, 2026 and MTG Leyline on October 24, 2026.

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