Comparison

Skrye vs Foretell MTG

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

Head to head
About

Skrye

This app allows users to search for Magic cards using the full Scryfall query language with powerful, fuzzy autocomplete. It provides access to card prices, legalities, rulings, and printings, with features like pinned filters and bookmarking for deck building.

Highlights
  • Full Scryfall query language support
  • Fuzzy autocomplete for card names and keywords
  • Access to prices, legalities, and rulings
  • Pin commonly-used filters
  • Lightweight bookmarking and export to deck builders
  • Random cards and dark mode
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Search Magic cards at the speed of thought! Access the whole Scryfall query language right in the search bar. Powerful, fuzzy autocomplete means you type whatever comes to mind and Skrye suggests the right filters. Features: - Full, fluid Scryfall syntax: no awkward "advanced search" forms - Autocomplete absolutely everything: names, keywords, even Scryfall community tags - Use the card scanner to pull up a card in your hand without having to type anything - Prices, legalities, rulings, tags, printings, languages and everything else too - Pin commonly-used filters to quickly narrow to your preferred formats, colors or anything else - Share deep links so your friends can jump in and explore your search results too - Lightweight bookmarking feature so you can take notes as you go, then export to a deck builder - Random cards, dark mode, and many other quality of life features Portions of Skrye are unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Skrye is not affiliated with or endorsed by Scryfall.

About

Foretell MTG

Instantly identify instant-speed spells an opponent can cast based on their visible mana. Supports current Standard or specific Limited sets, with pattern recognition for repeated mana holds. Designed for casual play and practice, offering offline functionality and accessibility features.

Highlights
  • Identify instant-speed spells
  • Supports Standard and Limited sets
  • Recognizes mana patterns
  • Offline functionality
  • Accessibility features
  • One-thumb mana counters
Features
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Foretell shows you what an opponent's open mana can actually cast right when it matters. Enter the mana you can see (white, blue, black, red, green, flexible sources like Treasure, and colorless), and Foretell instantly lists the instant-speed spells that mana can pay for in the current Standard pool or the Limited set you choose. HOW IT WORKS - Choose an environment: the current Standard card pool, or a single Draft/Sealed set - Tap in the mana sources you can see on the battlefield - Browse a short, prioritized list: removal, counterspells, combat tricks, protection, flash threats, and more - Tap any card for full Oracle text, mana cost, rarity, and casting notes RECOGNIZE PATTERNS Foretell remembers the mana you've committed with Next Turn during a session. If an opponent repeatedly holds up the same colored mana, Foretell surfaces that pattern in plain language, like "Fits 2WW held up on 3 of the last 4 turns,". BUILT FOR THE TABLE - Fast, one-thumb mana counters with haptic feedback and Undo - Offline after your first download; no network required at the table - VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion, and light/dark appearance - No account, no login, no camera, no microphone, no gameplay capture Foretell is intended for practice, study, and casual play where all participants agree an aid like this is acceptable. It is not intended for use during sanctioned tournament play; check your event's rules and ask a judge if you're unsure. Foretell is free to use. An optional one-time purchase removes the banner ad, and a separate optional purchase lets you support the studio directly. Foretell MTG is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Wizards Fan Content Policy. It is not approved or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast. Magic: The Gathering, card names, rules text, and mana/set symbols are property of Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card data and symbols are provided by Scryfall. Foretell MTG is not produced or endorsed by Scryfall.

Screenshots

Skrye4 screens
Foretell MTG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skrye at none against Foretell MTG's 2. Skrye also leads on ads (none vs shown). Foretell MTG's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Foretell MTG sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Skrye asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Skrye against 5.0 for Foretell MTG. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skrye ships an update monthly, Foretell MTG every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Skrye versus Foretell MTG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkryeForetell MTG
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB30 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSean KelleyTombstone Games LLC

Customer experience

Skrye

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Foretell MTG

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Skrye

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Foretell MTG

One-time2
  • English (U.S)$2.99
  • English (U.S)$4.99

Questions

Is Skrye free?
Skrye is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Foretell MTG free?
Foretell MTG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Skrye or Foretell MTG?
Skrye and Foretell MTG are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Skrye or Foretell MTG have ads?
Foretell MTG shows ads; Skrye does not.
Which is updated more often, Skrye or Foretell MTG?
Skrye ships an update monthly, and Foretell MTG every 5 days. Most recently, Skrye was updated on November 5, 2026 and Foretell MTG on October 31, 2026.

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