Scan Magic cards for free with instant AI recognition
Download Tappr free on iOS and Android. Get free scans to start identifying cards, checking live prices, and building a collection — upgrade later only if you need unlimited scanning.
- 700+
- MTG sets
- AI
- Instant recognition
- Live
- Market prices
- Free
- To download
Included without paying upfront
Why collectors start with the free scanner
Start without a subscription wall
Tappr is free to download. You get free scans to catalog real cards before deciding whether unlimited scanning is worth an upgrade.
Prices on every recognized card
Each scan returns live market pricing sourced via Scryfall from TCGplayer and Cardmarket — useful even on a free tier when you are checking binder value.
Same recognition model as paid use
Free scans use the same AI recognition path: exact printing, set, and collector number — not a watered-down demo that only guesses card names.
What “free MTG scanner” usually means
Most Magic scanner apps offer a free download with some scan allowance, then charge for heavy bulk use. Tappr follows that pattern: free to install, free scans to start, and an upgrade path for collectors who need unlimited scanning sessions. That lets you test recognition on your actual binder — foils, old-border cards, and sleeved cards — before committing.
Free still covers real collecting workflows
Even on free scans you can identify a card, see live market value, and add it to a running collection. That is enough for trade-night checks, inherited-box triage, and “is this Mythic actually worth anything?” moments without typing into Scryfall by hand.
When an upgrade makes sense
If you are cataloging thousands of commons after a bulk buy or completing multiple sets in one weekend, unlimited scanning saves time. Casual players who only scan a few cards at FNM often stay on the free allowance comfortably.
Common questions
01Is Tappr really free?
Yes. Tappr is free to download on iOS and Android. You get free scans to start; unlimited scanning is available as an upgrade for heavy use.
02Do free scans include live prices?
Yes. Recognized cards show live market pricing sourced via Scryfall (TCGplayer and Cardmarket).
03Does free scanning work on foil and sleeved cards?
Yes. The same AI recognition handles foils, sleeves, and varied lighting. Heavy glare may need a small angle adjustment.
04Is there a free web scanner?
Tappr is a mobile app. scanmtg.com provides set lists, checklists, and price guides; camera scanning happens in the iOS/Android app.
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