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Cascade vs ManaBox

Which is better, Cascade or ManaBox?

It depends on how you use your collection. Choose Cascade if you want a web app and a Windows app next to the iOS and Android apps, free sync on every device, live spoiler lists, and an iPhone and iPad app with no ads. Choose ManaBox if you need offline search, prices from Cardmarket and other stores, or an interface in one of its 14 languages. Both apps scan cards, track prices, and build decks for free. In the US, Cascade Premium costs $1.99 a month or $19.99 a year on every store, and ManaBox PRO costs $2.49 a month or $22.99 a year on the App Store.

Cascade and ManaBox side by side

Facts as of October 26, 2026. Prices are for the US, before any sales tax. The App Store and Google Play show the price for your country.
TopicCascadeManaBox
PlatformsWeb, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and AndroidiPhone, iPad, and Android. A desktop app is in development; shared decks open in a browser.[1][2]
Sync between devicesFree, the web includedWith PRO, up to 5 devices[3]
Card scanneriOS and Android apps; needs a connectioniOS and Android apps[4][1]
Offline searchNoYes[2]
Price sourcesTCGplayer market and median pricesTCGplayer, Cardmarket, Card Kingdom, Star City Games, Mana Pool, and Cardhoarder[5]
Prices in your currencyYes, converted from US dollars with daily exchange ratesYes, converted with the latest exchange rate[6]
Price updatesOnce a dayEvery few hours[5]
AdsNoneOn iOS; “Remove ads” costs $1.99[2]
Paid tierPremium: $1.99 a month or $19.99 a yearPRO: $2.49 a month or $22.99 a year[2]
Interface languagesEnglish and Japanese14, Japanese included[2]
New setsSpoiler lists during previews, with a notification when new cards are revealedUsually adds new cards a few days after the full spoiler[1]
PlaytestA full tabletop on the web, free; undo, draw odds and saved scenarios with PremiumA deck simulator in the app[6]
Trade toolNoYes[6]
Moving your collectionImports ManaBox CSV files and deck listsImports CSV files from most popular apps and sites[7]

Sources (each opens ManaBox's own page):

  1. FAQ
  2. App Store page
  3. Cloud Sync guide
  4. Scanner guide
  5. Card prices guide
  6. Home page
  7. Import and export guide

Choose Cascade if

  • You want to manage your collection on a computer as well as on your phone
  • You want free sync between all your devices
  • You follow previews and want a notification when new cards are revealed
  • You use an iPhone or iPad and want an app with no ads

Choose ManaBox if

  • You often search for cards with no connection
  • You buy and sell in Europe and want Cardmarket prices
  • You want the app in a language other than English or Japanese
  • You trade cards in person and want a trade tool

Move from ManaBox to Cascade

  1. In ManaBox, open the Collection tab, tap the menu at the top right, and export the collection or a binder as CSV.
  2. In Cascade, import the file: on the web, open your inventory and choose Import, then ManaBox.
  3. Check the review list, then import. Foil and etched cards keep their finish. Cards from ManaBox lists (cards that you track but do not own) go into a Cascade list.

Cascade does not save purchase prices, so it does not import that column.

Questions

Is Cascade a good ManaBox alternative?

Yes, if you want a web app and a Windows app next to the iOS and Android apps, free sync on every device, and an iPhone and iPad app with no ads. Like ManaBox, Cascade scans cards and tracks your collection, decks, and prices for free. Stay with ManaBox if you need offline search, prices from Cardmarket and other stores, or an interface in one of its 14 languages. To move, export your collection as CSV in ManaBox and import the file into Cascade.

Can I use ManaBox in a web browser?

No. ManaBox’s FAQ says that ManaBox is developing a desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux instead of a web app (as of October 26, 2026). Decks that you share from ManaBox open in a browser. Cascade works in any web browser at cascademtg.com and as a Windows app from the Microsoft Store, and it syncs with the iOS and Android apps for free.

Can I move my ManaBox collection to Cascade?

Yes. Export the collection as CSV in ManaBox and import the file into Cascade. Cascade shows each card before it adds it, and keeps foil and etched finishes.

Does Cascade work offline?

No. Search and scanning need a connection, because Cascade matches scans on its server. Your collection is saved to your account and syncs to every device.

Does Cascade have ads?

No. Cascade has no ads on the web, Windows, iOS, or Android. Optional Cascade Premium pays for the app, and the TCGplayer buy buttons are affiliate links.

Which one costs less?

Both are free to use. In the US, Cascade Premium costs $1.99 a month or $19.99 a year on every store, and ManaBox PRO costs $2.49 a month or $22.99 a year on the App Store (as of October 26, 2026). The paid tiers include different features: for example, sync between devices is free in Cascade and needs PRO in ManaBox.

ManaBox is an app and a trademark of SkillDevs S.C. This comparison is by Cascade MTG LLC, the maker of Cascade. Cascade MTG LLC is not affiliated with SkillDevs S.C., and SkillDevs S.C. has not reviewed or endorsed this page. The facts are from the pages linked above, as of October 26, 2026. If a fact is out of date, tell us.