Best Magic The Gathering Scanner Apps & Games

220+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

Out of 220+ magic the gathering scanner apps and games on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Magic The Gathering Scanner Apps & Games (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1TCGplayerTCGplayerFree3.9★ (11K)NoNoAug 2026
2TCG Card Identifier ValueTCG Card Identifier ValueFree4.8★ (4.2K)YesYesAug 2026
3MTG Scanner - Dragon ShieldMTG Scanner - Dragon ShieldFree4.6★ (3.7K)NoYesAug 2026
4ManaBox MTGManaBox MTGFree4.7★ (1.7K)YesYesAug 2026
5Collectr - TCG Collector AppCollectr - TCG Collector AppFree4.9★ (60K)NoYesAug 2026
6Card Value Scanner for PokemonCard Value Scanner for PokemonFree4.7★ (20K)NoYesAug 2026
7MTG Card Scanner: MagicFrameMTG Card Scanner: MagicFrameFree4.9★ (12)NoYesJul 2026
8Helvault - LEGACYHelvault - LEGACYFree4.5★ (678)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Magic The Gathering Scanner

TCGplayer#1

TCGplayer by TCGplayer, Inc.

Scan cards fast
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
3.9😐(11K ratings)
Free
#22in Games
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Quickly scan and identify trading cards to track their market prices and manage your collection. Access your entire collection on the go and browse the extensive marketplace for seamless shopping.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast scanning
  • 👍 Convenient for cataloging cards
  • 💡 Integrated with TCGplayer website

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate scanning
  • 🐛 Buggy and laggy performance
  • 🔒 Poor account/login management
TCG Card Identifier Value#2

TCG Card Identifier Value by Ha Vu Thi Thu

Magic Card Scanner Price Guide
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.8😊(4.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#91in Reference
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Instantly identify and appraise your trading card collection. Snap a photo to get key details, market value, and rarity insights. Manage your collection, track prices, and build decks with this powerful AI-powered scanner.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable scanning
  • 👍 Helpful for managing collections
  • 📊 Provides accurate card values and rarity info
  • 🎨 Great for deck building and organization

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent card recognition
  • 💰 Paid features required for full functionality
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific cards
MTG Scanner - Dragon Shield#3

MTG Scanner - Dragon Shield by ARCANE TINMEN APS

MTG Scanner & Deck Builder
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.6😐(3.7K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps Magic: The Gathering players scan, value, and organize their card collections. Build decks, track card prices, and connect with friends for trading. It's designed for both collectors and competitive players to enhance their game experience.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast scanning
  • 👍 Good for organizing collection
  • 💰 Useful price tracking
  • 🗂️ Customizable folders/decks

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent card recognition
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Limited search/filter options

More Magic The Gathering Scanner apps to explore

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ManaBox MTG
ManaBox MTG
ManaBox MTG
Boost your deck building
Free

This app helps Magic: The Gathering players manage their card collections, build and test decks, and track card prices. It offers offline card searching, deck value analysis, and a trade tool. Easily organize your collection and share decks with friends.

Offline card search and filtersCard scanning with cameraUp-to-date card prices
📊 Productivity
(1.7K)
subscription
5
Collectr - TCG Collector App
Collectr - TCG Collector App
Collectr - TCG Collector App
Collect. Track. Profit.
Free

Manage, track, and value all your trading card game collections in one place. This app provides real-time data for over 200,000 products, allowing you to view your collection as a portfolio and understand market trends.

Build and manage TCG collectionsReal-time portfolio valuationTrack market trends
🔍 Reference
(60K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Card Value Scanner for Pokemon
Card Value Scanner for Pokemon
Card Value Scanner for Pokemon
TCG Portfolio & Price Scanner
Free

This app helps collectors and traders determine the market value of their Pokemon trading cards. It provides up-to-date price tracking, a comprehensive database, and a personalized watchlist for managing desired cards.

Track card prices and valuesPersonalized watchlistSearch all card collections
🎬 Entertainment
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
7
MTG Card Scanner: MagicFrame
MTG Card Scanner: MagicFrame
MTG Card Scanner: MagicFrame
MTG Companion & Magic box
Free

Instantly identify Magic: The Gathering cards with your camera, get real-time market prices, and manage your collection. Supports batch scanning and offline recognition for privacy and speed.

Instant card recognitionReal-time market pricesBatch scanning
🔧 Utilities
(12)
freemium
8
Helvault - LEGACY
Helvault - LEGACY
Helvault - LEGACY
Legacy version of Helvault
Free

Manage your Magic: The Gathering card collection with a powerful AI-driven scanner. Organize, filter, and view detailed stats and prices for your cards. Export your collection data easily. This legacy version is obsolete and replaced by a newer app.

AI-powered MTG card scannerUnlimited card collection managementDetailed collection statistics
🔧 Utilities
(678)
free with in-app purchases
9
Magic: The Gathering Companion
Magic: The Gathering Companion
Magic: The Gathering Companion
The official Magic app
Free

This app simplifies participation in Magic: The Gathering events at local stores and allows for home tournaments. It includes a life counter, event pairing, standings tracking, and a comprehensive card database. Manage your games and discover new cards with ease.

Built-in Life CounterOfficial Store Event AppEvent Pairing & Standings
🎬 Entertainment
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Magic: The Gathering Arena
Magic: The Gathering Arena
Magic: The Gathering Arena
Strategy Card Game
Free

Experience the original fantasy collectible card game digitally. Discover strategies, build unique decks, and battle friends worldwide. Offers a comprehensive tutorial for new players and various game modes for seasoned veterans.

Digital collectible card gameDeck building and strategyOnline multiplayer battles
🎮 Games
(152K)
free with in-app purchases
11
FoilSnap: TCG Card Scanner
FoilSnap: TCG Card Scanner
FoilSnap: TCG Card Scanner
Value Guide, Grading & Collect
Free

Instantly identify and value trading cards with AI-powered scanning. Track market prices, detect foil variants, and organize your collection for Magic, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more. Get pre-grade estimates and monitor your portfolio's growth.

Instant AI Card ScanningPrecise Market ValuationFoil & Variant Detection
🔍 Reference
(12K)
freemium
12
Helvault - MTG Scanner
Helvault - MTG Scanner
Helvault - MTG Scanner
Love your MTG collection again
Free

Effortlessly manage your Magic: The Gathering card collection with an AI-powered scanner. Organize, filter, and analyze your cards with detailed stats and pricing information. Sync across devices and export your collection.

AI-powered MTG card scannerUnlimited card collection storageDetailed collection statistics
🔧 Utilities
(272)
free with in-app purchases
13
Cascade: MTG Card Manager
Cascade: MTG Card Manager
Cascade: MTG Card Manager
Scan & manage your Magic cards
Free

Manage your Magic: The Gathering card collection with a powerful scanner, deck builder, and finance tracker. Organize your inventory, playtest decks, and stay updated on card prices and spoilers.

Lightning fast camera scannerOrganize inventory and collectionCreate and playtest decks
📊 Productivity
(278)
free with in-app purchases
14
Card Binder: MTG Manager
Card Binder: MTG Manager
Card Binder: MTG Manager
Magic Companion & Scanner
Free

Manage your Magic The Gathering card collection by scanning and saving cards. View detailed card information, build and validate decks, and track card prices in real-time. Your collection syncs across devices and can be exported.

Scan and save cards to collectionReal-time card price checkingDetailed card information (legality, editions)
🎮 Games
(535)
free with in-app purchases
15
MTG Scanner - Lion’s Eye
MTG Scanner - Lion’s Eye
MTG Scanner - Lion’s Eye
Build Decks + Track Collection
Free

This app helps Magic: The Gathering players manage their card collection and build decks. It offers fast searching, intuitive deck building with legalities checks, and collection organization. Discover new cards and build powerful combos with this comprehensive companion.

Card collection managementIntuitive deck buildingFast and flexible search
🎮 Games
(129)
free with in-app purchases
16
Poké TCG Scanner Dragon Shield
Poké TCG Scanner Dragon Shield
Poké TCG Scanner Dragon Shield
Card Scanner & Price tracker
Free

This app helps Pokémon TCG collectors, traders, and players manage their cards. Scan cards instantly, track market prices, build decks, and organize your collection. Connect with friends to view collections and trade lists.

Instant card scanning with image recognitionReal-time market price trackingCollection management with custom folders
🎮 Games
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
17
MTG Life Counter: Mythic Tools
MTG Life Counter: Mythic Tools
MTG Life Counter: Mythic Tools
Magic the Gathering Toolbox
Free

Enhance your Magic: The Gathering experience with a comprehensive companion app. Track life totals in duels and multiplayer games, manage your decks, and analyze your game statistics. Instantly scan cards for pricing, rulings, and legality information.

Customizable life counter with themesCard scanning for price and rulingsDeck listing and game statistics
🔧 Utilities
(2.7K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Magic card database (MTG)
Magic card database (MTG)
Magic card database (MTG)
Card Search, Decks & Prices
Free

This app serves as a comprehensive database for a popular trading card game, offering advanced search, deck building, and price tracking. It features a user-friendly interface with customizable options and offline capabilities. Premium features unlock access to the latest sets and unlimited deck collections.

Advanced card search and browsingDeck building and managementCard price guide
🔍 Reference
(108)
free with in-app purchases
19
Simple MTG Scanner
Simple MTG Scanner
Simple MTG Scanner
Scan your MTG cards
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
20
MTG Life Counter App: Lotus
MTG Life Counter App: Lotus
MTG Life Counter App: Lotus
Magic the Gathering Companion
Free

This app serves as a comprehensive companion for Magic the Gathering players. It allows for tracking life totals, commander damage, and various game counters for up to 10 players. It also includes card search with price checking, dice rolling, and support for special game modes like Planechase and Archenemy.

Track life totals for up to 10 playersCommander damage trackingCard search with price and legality checks
🎮 Games
(9.2K)
free

FAQ about Magic The Gathering Scanner

What are the best magic the gathering scanner apps & games for iPhone?
TCGplayer tops our magic the gathering scanner apps & games ranking as of July 2026, with a 3.9-star average from 11K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top magic the gathering scanner apps & games we rank are free to download, including TCGplayer and TCG Card Identifier Value.
TCGplayer has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 220+ magic the gathering scanner apps & games on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The TCGplayer app allows users to quickly scan trading cards using their mobile device's camera. It then identifies the cards and provides access to their current market prices. Users can also organize and track their entire card collection within the app.
Key features include blazingly fast card scanning for quick identification, effortless tracking of market prices for various TCGs, anytime access to your entire collection, and seamless shopping directly from the TCGplayer marketplace.