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Release Notes

Every release of ManaScope, newest first.

Version 1.0.1 May 6, 2026

Smoother iCloud sync — no more blank deck cards.

Reliability

  • Deck cards that could appear blank after iCloud sync are now detected and resolved automatically on launch.
  • Affected decks briefly show a one-time confirmation that any corrupted entries have been cleaned up.

Version 1.0 May 5, 2026

Initial release.

The first public release of ManaScope. The all-in-one Magic: The Gathering companion — instant card recognition, format-aware decks, and a multiplayer Commander life counter on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

What shipped in 1.0

  • Card scanner with two-phase OCR + Scryfall matching down to the exact printing. Tap, continuous, and lookup modes.
  • Collection manager — unlimited collections, full-text search, filtering, drag-and-drop reordering. Regular, wishlist, and trade list types.
  • Deck builder with format validation for 11 formats (Commander, Standard, Modern, Pioneer, and more). Full partner and companion support.
  • Multiplayer life counter for 2–6 players — commander damage tracking, dice rolls, and cross-device play via QR code.
  • Friends join your game from any device — iPhone, Android, or laptop — via QR code or URL. No app install needed for guests.
  • Flash cards: study your deck card by card before game night.
  • Apple Watch — search cards, browse decks, and join life counter sessions from your wrist.
  • iCloud sync via CloudKit. Privacy-first — no analytics, no tracking.
  • Imports preconstructed deck catalog and Archidekt JSON.
  • Siri & Shortcuts: open the scanner or look up any card by name, hands-free.