F.A.Q.

Here are some of the most common general questions and issues about the app. For more specific inquiries feel free to reach out using any of the provided contact methods linked in the top bar.

There are also specific FAQs for the following:

Decks

Collection

Card scanner

Search

Cloud Sync

Subscriptions

How do I get started?

The app is available on iOS and Android, through the App Store and Google Play respectively.

We offer guides to help you get started with decks and collection.

If you prefer videos, we have a playlist in YouTube: ▶️ Master the App.

How can I transfer/restore my ManaBox data?

It depends on where and how your collection data is stored.
There are two possible scenarios:

• Backup mode: Your data is not tied to your ManaBox account in the non sync version of the app; it is stored locally on your device. You can transfer your collection to a new device or restore your data using a backup file. The app warns about configuring automatic cloud backups several times, so it’s likely that you enabled them in the past. If you had backups enabled, a .backup file should be stored in the location you selected, either Google Drive or iCloud.

  • Google Drive: The files will be saved in a dedicated backup folder named “ManaBox Backups” automatically created by the app.
  • iCloud: Open the Files app, navigate to iCloud Drive and look for a folder named “ManaBox”

  The backup file is not restored automatically, so you’ll need to go to the app settings, select the Restore backup option, and choose the specific backup file.

• Cloud sync: With Cloud Sync, your collection data is associated with your ManaBox account. Therefore, your data can be accessed from any other device by signing in with the same account.
  You can find instructions on how to do this here.

  If you want to transfer your collection to a different email address, you’ll need to change the email address associated with your ManaBox account.
  You can find instructions on how to do this here.

How do I change my ManaBox email account?

You can change the email address associated with your ManaBox account directly from the app. Before you begin, please make sure that:

• You’re signed in to the ManaBox account you want to update using your current sign-in method (Google, Apple, or email and password).
• The new email address is not already associated with another ManaBox account. If it is, please sign in to that account first and delete the ManaBox account before trying to change the email.

Once you’re ready:

1. Open the app Settings screen.
2. Press the 3 dots menu in your account at the very top.
3. Select “Change email”.

How do I unlink Google or Apple Sign-In from my ManaBox account?

You can unlink your Google or Apple Sign-In from your ManaBox account directly from the app. Before you begin, please make sure that:

• You’re signed in to the ManaBox account you want to update using your current sign-in method (Google or Apple).
• You have access to the email address associated with your ManaBox account and can receive emails sent to it.
• The new email address is not already associated with another ManaBox account. If it is, please sign in to that account first and delete the ManaBox account before trying to change the email.

Once you’re ready:

1. Open the app Settings screen.
2. Press the 3 dots menu in your account at the very top.
3. Select “Switch to email sign-in”.
4. Enter the email address you want to use for your ManaBox account.
5. We’ll send a secure link to your new email address.
6. Open the link and sign in with Google or Apple one last time to verify your account. You’ll then be prompted to set a password.
7. From now on, you can sign in to your ManaBox account using your email address and password.

When will the new set be added?

We usually include new cards after the full set spoiler is done. So you can expect new cards a few days after that. The app checks automatically for updates, but we also notify on Discord when the new cards are available.

How to sync between devices?

If you are a Pro member, you can use Cloud Sync to keep your collection synchronized across devices. For more information, see the Cloud Sync guide

Cloud backups for non-Pro users

The non sync system supports automatic daily backups using Google Drive or iCloud (only on iOS devices). We strongly recommend configuring these in the Settings screen. Otherwise losing your device would imply also losing your decks and cards in the app.

If you want to use the same collection on multiple devices without a Pro subscription, you can transfer it by creating a backup on one device and restoring it on the other. To do this, go to Settings (top-right corner of the Home tab), scroll down to Backup and Restore, and create a backup. Then, transfer the backup file to your second device and restore it there.

Is there a desktop or web app?

We are currently developing a desktop app (Windows/macOS/Linux) instead of a web app.

Is there a lifetime purchase option?

Not at the moment, and we don’t have plans to add such option in the near future. We are continuously working on improving the app, so there are ongoing costs that only a subscription model can support.

How can I hide digital cards from search results?

In the Settings screen, under the General section, you can enable or disable the option to show digital cards in search results.

Why are double sided tokens missing from the app?

Double sided tokens have different combinations of the same token. If we added all of them it would clutter the search results and UI. Not only that, but the way these tokens are laid out interferes quite a lot with the “missing cards” and “collector” functionality.

Why might ManaBox sometimes not open its own links when coming from some apps?

Some apps open links in their own built-in browser instead of letting other apps handle them. When that happens, ManaBox can’t intercept and open its own links. This behavior is controlled by the app you’re opening the link from, not by ManaBox.

Will you add support for X card game?

For now we are focusing on core features regarding card collection and management applied to Magic: The Gathering. But in the future we want to experiment with other games.