MTGHQ vs Quads

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MTGHQ compared with Quads
Detail	MTGHQ	Quads
What it does	Magic: The Gathering rules, cards, and tools reference with live prices and format guides	Don't hand them the win
Stage	Not given	Not given
Founded	Not given	Not given
Based in	Not given	Not given
Pricing model	Free	Freemium
Pricing	Not given	Free to play with ads. Optional one-time purchase to remove ads, and separate purchase to unlock two extra board themes.
Key features	Daily updated card prices Rules citations with official rule numbers Curated staple card lists by function Format metagame information Full decklists with reasoning Product value analysis Rules glossary with interactions	Pass-and-play for two players on one device Daily puzzle Challenge a friend with puzzle codes Eight language support Fully offline gameplay Tablet-optimized layout Optional ad-free upgrade
What makes it different	Combines card databases with expert analysis on the same page All content completely free with no paywall or signup required Pages stay current with visible last-updated dates Official rule citations for verification	Your opponent chooses the piece you place, creating unique strategic tension Playable completely offline with no account required Challenge friends asynchronously using puzzle codes Five AI difficulty levels including unlockable Grandmaster mode
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	13 −1 (down) since last check	1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	19	4
Citation Flow (Majestic)	20	15
Referring domains (Majestic)	92	4

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