Comparison

MTG Card Scanner vs MagicFinder

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

Head to head
About

MTG Card Scanner

Features
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Identify and value any Magic: The Gathering card with AI-powered analysis. Get instant pricing, set details, format legality, and condition grading. INSTANT MTG CARD IDENTIFICATION Snap a photo of any Magic card and get detailed analysis in seconds. Our AI reads the card name, set symbol, and collector number, then matches it against the comprehensive MTG card database for canonical data. COMPLETE CARD DETAILS Each identification includes: - Card name, set, and collector number - Mana cost, type line, and oracle text - Current USD and EUR prices (foil and non-foil) - Format legality (Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Brawl) - Rarity (Common, Uncommon, Rare, Mythic Rare) - Reserved List status - Artist and release date TCG-STANDARD CONDITION GRADING Industry-standard grading from Mint to Damaged: - Visual condition assessment based on edge wear, corner damage, surface scratches - Centering quality check - Counterfeit detection - Market price adjusted by condition (NM, LP, MP, HP, DMG) COUNTERFEIT DETECTION Spot fake Magic cards before buying or selling: - Light test (blue line in cardstock) - Print quality and color saturation analysis - Holographic stamp verification (M15+) - Set symbol clarity check - Cardstock material thickness assessment MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Identify cards printed in any language: - English, Japanese, Korean (premium for collectors) - French, German, Italian, Spanish - Russian black-bordered (cult collector value) - Portuguese, Chinese Simplified & Traditional 6 EXPERT MTG TOOLS INCLUDED - Card Search: Search any Magic card by name with full details and pricing - Set Browser: Browse all 500+ MTG sets with icons and release dates - Reserved List: Browse the most valuable Reserved List cards ranked by price - Format Legality: Check if a card is legal in any MTG format - Authenticity Checklist: 10-point quiz to verify card authenticity - Value Calculator: Adjust prices by condition, foil treatment, language and signature CARD SIGNIFICANCE & CONTEXT Beyond raw data, get expert insight: - Iconic status and format relevance - Commander staples and Modern playables - Lore context and storyline significance - Collector appeal beyond playability - Investment outlook and market trends ALL FORMATS SUPPORTED Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander/EDH, Pauper, Brawl, Alchemy, Historic, Timeless, Pioneer Brawl, Oathbreaker, and more. ALL CARD TYPES Creatures, Planeswalkers, Instants, Sorceries, Enchantments, Artifacts, Lands, Tribal, Battle, Saga, Vehicle, Token. Borderless, extended art, showcase frames, foil, etched foil, and special treatments. PERFECT FOR - Magic card collectors and dealers - Players checking deck legality and prices - Estate sale and flea market hunters - Card store owners and resellers - Anyone identifying a found or inherited Magic collection BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Save every scan, add notes, organize your Magic collection by set or rarity. Export detailed PDF reports for insurance, sales, or trading. Some premium features require a subscription. Subscription pricing and terms are displayed in the app before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://eternalbeam.dev/identifiers/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://eternalbeam.dev/identifiers/terms

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MagicFinder

Features
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Unofficial companion app. Not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Wizards of the Coast or Hasbro. Scan your cards with the camera and build your collection without typing a single name. MagicFinder identifies cards on the device itself: recognition runs on your iPhone, and scanning and cataloging are unlimited. What you can do: โ€ข Scan cards one by one or in batches, detecting set, language and foil finish โ€ข Compare prices across international marketplaces in USD, EUR and BRL โ€ข Set price alerts and get a notification when a card goes up or down โ€ข Track the value of your collection over time โ€ข Build, save and analyze decks with mana curve, colors and synergies โ€ข Read cards in Portuguese when a PT printing exists โ€ข Log matches and follow your performance โ€ข Tournament mode with life counter and round tracking Available in English and Portuguese. Privacy: card identification happens on your device. For hard cases a crop may be sent to the server to help recognition, and for AI condition analyses the photos you choose to send are tied to your account only. Magic: The Gathering, card names, images, mana symbols and related marks are property of Wizards of the Coast LLC, a subsidiary of Hasbro Inc. MagicFinder is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Wizards of the Coast or Hasbro. Card data comes from the public Scryfall API. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of MagicFinder: https://magicfinder.app/termos Privacy Policy: https://magicfinder.app/privacidade

Screenshots

MTG Card Scanner4 screens
MagicFinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

MTG Card Scanner and MagicFinder are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. MTG Card Scanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and MagicFinder sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MTG Card Scanner versus MagicFinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMTG Card ScannerMagicFinder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size43 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEternalBeam SoftwareCelso Ramos

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MTG Card Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
8 purchases

MagicFinder

Subscriptions4
  • Planeswalker Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Planeswalker Mensal$9.991 Month
  • Planeswalker Annual$49.991 Year
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  • Planeswalker Pro Annual$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • 200 credits$1.99
  • 500 credits$3.99
  • Founder$4.99
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  • 1,200 credits$6.99

Questions

Is MTG Card Scanner free?
MTG Card Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MagicFinder free?
MagicFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MTG Card Scanner or MagicFinder have ads?
Neither MTG Card Scanner nor MagicFinder shows ads.

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