Best Magic: The Gathering Collection Tracker Apps in 2026
A tracker and a scanner solve different problems. Here is how 10 collection trackers, from EchoMTG and Archidekt to ManaBox and Lotus Scan, actually compare for organizing and valuing what you own. Updated October 2026.
Search for a Magic: The Gathering collection tracker (or an MTG collection tracker, it is the same thing) and you will land on tools built for very different jobs wearing the same label. Some are price trackers with a spreadsheet attached. Some are deck builders that happen to know what you own. Only a couple actually scan a card for you — most expect a list you already have, whether typed by hand or imported from somewhere else.
We compared ten trackers that come up most often for organizing and valuing a Magic collection: EchoMTG, Archidekt, Moxfield, Deckbox, ManaBox, Lotus Scan, Delver Lens, MTG Collection Builder, MTG Burrow, and TCG Stacked. Below is the short answer, a checklist for choosing, and what each one actually does well and where it falls short. Lotus Scan is our own app, and we mark it as such.
Quick Answer: Best MTG Collection Tracker by Priority
A collection tracker and a scanner solve different problems. Some of the tools below scan cards for you, and the rest assume you already have a card list. Here is the short version before the full breakdown.
| Priority | Tool | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Price analytics & alerts | EchoMTG | Email reports and SMS alerts, the deepest price history of the group |
| Deck building from what you own | Archidekt | Free, and lets you build decks filtered to owned cards |
| Trading community | Deckbox | Running since 2008, full wishlist and trade-list system |
| Scan cards straight in (iPhone) | Lotus Scan | Scans foils and sleeved cards, keeps price history, exports a CSV |
| Scan cards straight in (Android or both) | ManaBox | Scanner-first and cross-platform, but works best on a white background |
| Fast bulk scanning | Delver Lens | Set-locking and speed, with a 100-card export cap on the free version |
| Deck building first | Moxfield | Popular deck builder that takes a CSV import of your collection |
| Several card games in one app | TCG Stacked | Magic, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Lorcana, with no free tier |
| Set-completion goals | MTG Collection Builder | Built specifically around finishing out sets |
| Free, playgroup-focused | MTG Burrow | No premium tier, imports from Moxfield or ManaBox |
What to Look for in an MTG Collection Tracker
Before you spend a weekend entering cards, check the tracker against these points. They decide whether the list stays useful a year from now.
| Feature | Why it matters | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| How cards get in | Entering thousands of cards by hand is the part most people quit on | Camera scanning, CSV import, or manual entry only |
| Exact printing and foil | The same card can be worth $1 or $100 depending on printing and finish | Does it store set code, collector number and foil status? |
| Condition tracking | Near Mint and Lightly Played cards sell for different prices | Can you set a condition per card? |
| Price sources and history | A single price today tells you little about where the value is heading | Which marketplaces it uses, and whether it keeps price history or alerts |
| Import and export | You should never be locked in, and a CSV doubles as a backup | CSV export without a paywall or card cap |
| Platform and free limits | The best tracker is the one you will actually open | iOS, Android or web, and what the free tier cuts off |
Best for price analytics and alerts
EchoMTG
Web, iOS, Android · Free tier + PremiumEchoMTG treats your collection like a portfolio rather than a binder. It has been around long enough to have real historical price data, and its email reports plus premium SMS alerts are genuinely more useful than what most scanner apps bother to build. It is not trying to be a scanning tool — the mobile app is a companion to the web platform, not the main event — so getting your collection into EchoMTG in the first place is a manual or import-driven process.
Pros
- +Detailed collection analytics and value graphs
- +Email price reports, SMS alerts on Premium
- +Long-established, deep historical price data
Cons
- −Scanning is not the focus, mobile app is secondary
- −Best features sit behind Premium
Best if you also want to build decks from what you own
Archidekt
Web · FreeArchidekt is a deck builder first, and its collection tracker is what makes that useful in practice: you can filter deck-building down to only cards you actually own, and it keeps your paper, MTGO, and MTGA collections separate but visible in one account. Prices pull from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, Cardhoarder, and Cardmarket. It is completely free, which is rare for a tool this capable, but it is explicitly not a portfolio or investment tool — rough values, not the kind of price-history depth EchoMTG offers.
Pros
- +Completely free
- +Ties collection directly into deck building ("build with what I own")
- +Tracks paper, MTGO, and MTGA collections separately
Cons
- −No native card scanning, manual or CSV entry only
- −Value tracking is rough, not built for portfolio analysis
Best if deck building matters more than tracking
Moxfield
Web · Free, with optional paid plansMoxfield is best known as a deck builder, and it also lets you keep a collection by importing a list. It has no built-in card scanner, so the usual workflow is to scan with a separate app and import the CSV. Its collection tools are generally lighter than a dedicated tracker like Deckbox or EchoMTG, which makes it a good place to use your collection rather than the place to manage it.
Pros
- +Popular, friendly deck builder
- +Accepts plain-text and CSV imports from scanner apps
- +Free to use
Cons
- −No built-in card scanner
- −Collection features are lighter than dedicated trackers
Best for trading and the most mature feature set
Deckbox
Web · FreeDeckbox has been tracking Magic collections since 2008, which shows in how complete the feature set is: inventory, wishlists, and trade lists, filterable by edition, condition, language, and foil status. It was one of the first tools to combine collection management with an actual trading community, and that community aspect is still its biggest differentiator from newer, more scanner-adjacent tools. The interface reflects its age more than its competitors, but the underlying data model is as mature as anything in this list.
Pros
- +Full inventory, wishlist, and trade-list system
- +Built-in trading community, not just a personal tracker
- +Filters by edition, condition, language, and foil
Cons
- −Interface feels dated next to newer tools
- −No native scanning, entry is manual or CSV-based
Best if you want to scan your way into the tracker
ManaBox
iOS, Android · Free (5 decks)ManaBox is the one entry here that is scanner-first: point your camera at a card and it goes straight into a binder or list, no manual entry required. That makes it the fastest way to actually get a collection into a tracker in the first place, which the web-based tools above cannot do on their own. The trade-off is the same one it always is — a white background helps accuracy, foils and reflective cards are hit-or-miss, and the free tier caps you at five decks.
Pros
- +Scans cards directly into your collection, no manual entry
- +Cross-platform on iOS and Android
- +Price data from four marketplaces
Cons
- −Scanner wants a white background to work reliably
- −Free tier limited to 5 decks
Best if you are on iPhone and want scanning and value tracking in one app
Lotus Scan (our app)
iOS · Free with PremiumLotus Scan is our own app, so weigh this entry accordingly. It is a scanner and a tracker in one: point your iPhone at a card, it identifies the exact printing, and the card lands in a custom collection with its current price. Price history charts let you watch how the value of a collection changes over time, and you can export a CSV to move the list into Moxfield, Archidekt or any other tracker. It is iPhone-only, which is its main limit.
Pros
- +Scans foils and sleeved cards without a white background
- +Custom collections plus price history charts
- +Exports a CSV for Moxfield, Archidekt and other trackers
Cons
- −iOS only, no Android version
- −Not built for trading communities or deck sharing
Best for fast scanning on Android
Delver Lens
Android, iOS, web · Free (100-card export limit)Delver Lens is a scanner first, and it keeps a collection of what you scan with exports to several platforms. Its set-locking feature, where you tell the scanner which set you are working through, makes it fast and accurate on big sorting sessions, and it does not need a strict white background. The free version limits exports to 100 cards, which matters if the point of scanning is to move a large collection into another tracker.
Pros
- +Very fast scanning, with set-locking for accuracy
- +Works without a strict white background
- +Exports to multiple platforms
Cons
- −Free version limits exports to 100 cards
- −Exact printing can need manual review, and the interface is less polished
Best for chasing specific set-completion goals
MTG Collection Builder
Web · Check current pricing on their siteMTG Collection Builder frames tracking as a goal to complete rather than just an inventory to maintain: you organize cards, track values, and set targets for finishing out specific sets. It is a newer, more narrowly focused tool than Archidekt or Deckbox, and it does not try to double as a deck builder or trading platform. If your motivation for tracking a collection is "how close am I to a full set" rather than "what is my collection worth," this is the more direct tool for that specific job.
Pros
- +Built specifically around collection-completion goals
- +Focused, uncluttered by deck-building or trading features
Cons
- −Narrower feature set than Archidekt or Deckbox
- −No native card scanning
Best free option for playgroups
MTG Burrow
Web · Free, no premium tierMTG Burrow is built for playgroups more than solo collectors: it imports from Moxfield or ManaBox, lets you search your collection by artist, set, or Commander, and every card row links out to its Scryfall entry for rules text and pricing. Everything is free with no subscription wall, which is unusual for a tool this feature-complete. It leans on imports from apps that can actually scan rather than trying to solve card entry itself, so it works best as a second stop after you have already scanned a collection somewhere else.
Pros
- +Completely free, no premium tier at all
- +Imports directly from Moxfield or ManaBox
- +Built around playgroups, not just solo tracking
Cons
- −No native scanning, depends on importing from elsewhere
- −Smaller community than Deckbox or Archidekt
Best for collectors who also track other card games
TCG Stacked
iOS, Android · $4.99/month or $69 lifetimeTCG Stacked scans and tracks collections for Magic, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Lorcana in one app, which suits people who collect more than one game and want a single place for all of it. It has no free tier, so you pay before you find out whether it fits, and the multi-game focus means it is less tuned for Magic specifically than the MTG-only apps.
Pros
- +Tracks Magic, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Lorcana together
- +Active development and a clean interface
Cons
- −No free tier: subscription or lifetime purchase only
- −Less Magic-specific tuning than MTG-only apps
Full Comparison Table
| Tool | Platform | Price | Scans cards? | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EchoMTG | Web, iOS, Android | Free tier + Premium | No | Price analytics |
| Archidekt | Web | Free | No | Deck building + collection |
| Deckbox | Web | Free | No | Trading community |
| Moxfield | Web | Free, optional paid | No | Deck building |
| ManaBox | iOS, Android | Free (5 decks) | Yes | Scan-first entry |
| Lotus Scan | iOS | Free with Premium | Yes | iPhone scan + value |
| Delver Lens | Android, iOS, web | Free (100-card export cap) | Yes | Fast bulk scanning |
| TCG Stacked | iOS, Android | $4.99/month or $69 lifetime | Yes | Multi-game collections |
| MTG Collection Builder | Web | Check current pricing | No | Set-completion goals |
| MTG Burrow | Web | Free, no premium | No | Playgroups |
How to Start Tracking Your MTG Collection
Whichever tracker you pick, this order saves the most time and avoids re-doing work later.
Sort and sleeve before you scan
Group cards by set or by deck so each scanning session has a clear start and end, and so the exported lists stay manageable.
Scan every card with its exact printing
Use a scanner app so the printing and foil status are captured as you go. Fixing a wrong printing later costs far more time than checking it while the card is in your hand.
Tip: If a card keeps matching the wrong set, lock the scanner to that set or correct it manually before moving on.
Set the condition on cards worth more than a few dollars
Condition does not matter for bulk, but it changes the price of anything you might sell or trade. Record it while you scan instead of regrading later.
Export a CSV as your backup
Export the full list and keep a copy somewhere other than your phone. The same file is how you move your collection into Moxfield, Archidekt, Deckbox or any other tracker.
Import into the tracker you prefer
Test with 20 to 30 cards first, confirm that the printings and quantities came through correctly, and then import the rest.
Check the value on a schedule
Prices move after releases, reprints and Standard rotation. A monthly look at the total value, plus a check after big set releases, is enough for most collectors.
Web trackers need a list. Scanners create one.
Notice the pattern: EchoMTG, Archidekt, Moxfield, Deckbox, MTG Collection Builder and MTG Burrow all assume you already have a list of cards to import or expect you to type them in. That is fine if you enjoy data entry, but with a shoebox or a few thousand loose cards, scanning them in is the part that actually takes time. The scanner apps here, ManaBox, Delver Lens, TCG Stacked and Lotus Scan, create that list for you. On iPhone, Lotus Scan needs no white background and handles foils and sleeved cards, and its CSV export drops into any tracker above.
Already have a list? Import it
Step-by-step guides for moving a scanned collection into the two most popular deck-building trackers.
Import scanned cards to Moxfield →What the Community Says
I use Archidekt for deck building and EchoMTG for tracking what my collection is actually worth. Neither one replaces the other, and I stopped expecting a single app to do both well.
Deckbox is ancient at this point but the trade-list system still works better than anything newer I have tried. I just wish the interface did not look like it is from 2012.
The part nobody warns you about is getting your collection into the tracker in the first place. I spent a weekend scanning with ManaBox and then exported into MTG Burrow for my playgroup to see.
EchoMTG's email reports are the only reason I still open the app. I do not check it daily, but the monthly summary is genuinely useful for deciding what to sell.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best MTG collection tracker?
Can I track my MTG collection on my phone?
Is a spreadsheet good enough to track an MTG collection?
Do collection trackers track foils, condition and exact printings?
Can I track my paper and MTG Arena collections together?
How do I back up my MTG collection data?
What is the difference between a collection tracker and a scanner app?
Is there a free MTG collection tracker?
Can I import my ManaBox or Moxfield collection into these trackers?
Which collection tracker is best for tracking value over time?
Do I need a separate scanner app if I use one of these trackers?
The Bottom Line
There is no single best MTG collection tracker because “tracking a collection” means different things to different people: a price portfolio, a deck-building filter, a trade list, or a completion goal. Pick EchoMTG for price analytics, Archidekt or Moxfield if deck building matters as much as tracking, Deckbox for trading, and MTG Burrow if you want something free and playgroup-focused.
Whichever tracker you land on, the actual bottleneck is almost always getting your cards into it in the first place. If you are on iPhone and staring down a shoebox instead of a spreadsheet, start by scanning with Lotus Scan, then export into whichever tracker above fits how you want to use the data afterward.
Scan Your Collection with Lotus Scan
No white background, no foil glare issues, real-time pricing built in. Scan first, then track it wherever you like.





