# Magic: The Gathering Companion — The official Magic app

> Official Magic: The Gathering app for events, life tracking, and card database. (iPhone/iPad app by Wizards of the Coast.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-the-gathering-companion/id1455161962 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wizards of the Coast](https://appshunter.io/developer/491192018)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 13,293 App Store ratings · 380 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 241 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2020-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-the-gathering-companion/id1455161962/reviews.md

## What is Magic?

Introducing the official Magic: The Gathering Companion App, the quickest way to participate in events at your store - Show up. Magic Companion does the rest.
- Built in Life Counter
- The Official Magic App for Store Events
- Get Event Pairs & Standings
- Create & Run Personal Events at Home


JOIN EVENTS AT YOUR STORE
Quickly and easily join limited and constructed events at participating local stores. With Magic Companion you can easily find your next match and be notified when a new round begins.
How to participate in an event with Magic Companion:
1.    Attend an event at participating local stores. Find one at locator.wizards.com  
2.    Open Magic Companion and select JOIN EVENT
3.    Enter the Event Code provided by your local store. 
4.    Find your first matchup and get playing! 

 
TRACK YOUR PLAY
Tracking event play is now easier for stores and easier for you. Check event standings, get notifications on new rounds, report your match results automatically, and use a built-in life counter to chart you play.  

CARD DATABASE WITH 17,000+ CARDS
Browse cards from Magic's entire history and search for the perfect addition to your deck. Keep up with the latest card previews and updated rulings on existing cards.
 
RUN YOUR OWN EVENTS FROM ANYWHERE
Stage tournaments for up to 8 friends in the Home Tournament Organizer. Add in their names, then let the app track pairing and standings.


Magic Companion is in active development and will continue to release new features. We value your feedback! 

 
Note: A Wizards Account is required for in-store events, running events of more than 8 players at home, and unlocking advanced event setting at home.

## Key features

- Built-in Life Counter
- Official Store Event App
- Event Pairing & Standings
- Home Tournament Organizer
- Card Database (17,000+ cards)
- Match Result Reporting

## What do users think of Magic?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great life tracking features
- 💡 Helpful for tournaments and events
- 👍 Useful card database

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Unreliable event tracking and score reporting
- 🐛 Inconsistent card database
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and search

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Event scores not properly recorded
- Card database missing information and images
- Search function often unresponsive

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to view double-sided card details
- Improve search functionality and filters
- Implement deck building and management tools
- Provide historical event data and player statistics

## Recent user reviews (10 of 380)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-the-gathering-companion/id1455161962/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Petty

*2026-08-23, version 1.11.65*

I didn’t win first in the draft I played. But actually download this app. It cool.

### 2/5 — Getting better and worse.

*2026-08-18, version 1.11.65*

App is getting much better for use in tournaments and finding events but the prevalence of advertisements is increasing enough to outweigh the improvements.

### 2/5 — Game tracker still needs work

*2026-08-13, version 1.11.54*

My review is related to the commander game tracker & tournaments hosting interface.

Commander Game Tracker;
it tracks commander damage. Has the basic life tracker also. The commander game tracker screen has too many buttons. other apps like this solve that by having nested interfaces. 

Tournaments hosting; 
For 1v1 formats the interface is sufficient. There is not as of 13AUG2026 a commander tournament hosting interface.

### 1/5 — Horrible like their production team

*2026-08-11, version 1.11.54*

App is a waste of time and does little to nothing, similar to the production team since they can’t get product to stores on release.

### 3/5 — Constant Notifications

*2026-08-10, version 1.11.54*

This app tries to sell me products constantly; even after disabling notifications and setting wizards website for no communications about new products. 

Besides that it works most of the time, unless it’s a pre-release or something else popular.

### 5/5 — Redjeep8901

*2026-08-09, version 1.11.54*

Great shop and app

### 5/5 — Great

*2026-08-09, version 1.11.54*

I had such a blast playing cards!!!

### 3/5 — Review for stores?

*2026-08-09, version 1.11.54*

Where can I review games?

### 5/5 — Great fun with friends or alone

*2026-08-08, version 1.11.54*

Went to my first pre-release and really first ever event in general to play IRL magic for my first time for the hobbit pre-release was super fun other then some drama at the shop not the apps fault!

### 5/5 — Good App, with plenty of features.

*2026-08-01, version 1.11.54*

I consider my self a modern person and this app is easy enough to navigate. As of have no suggestions on how to improve it.

## Frequently asked questions about Magic

### What does the Magic: The Gathering Companion app do?

The app is the official companion for Magic: The Gathering, designed to streamline participation in local store events and organize tournaments at home. It features a life counter, event pairing and standings, and a comprehensive card database.

### How do I join an event at a local store using the app?

To join an event, attend a participating local store, open the Magic Companion app, select 'JOIN EVENT', and enter the Event Code provided by the store. The app will then help you find your first matchup and notify you of new rounds.

### Is the Magic: The Gathering Companion app free to use?

The app is free to download and use for its core features, including the life counter and personal event organization for up to 8 players. However, a Wizards Account is required for in-store events, running events for more than 8 players at home, and unlocking advanced event settings.

### What are the key features of the Magic: The Gathering Companion app?

Key features include a built-in life counter, official support for store events with automatic pairing and standings, a home tournament organizer for up to 8 players, and a card database with over 17,000 cards for browsing and searching.

### Can I use this app to track my own games at home?

Yes, you can use the app to run your own tournaments for up to 8 friends using the Home Tournament Organizer. You can add player names, and the app will track pairings and standings. The built-in life counter is also useful for tracking individual games.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.11.65 — 2026-08-18

UI update for Locator. Now supporting light and dark mode phone settings as well as a map interface for event and store search.

### 1.11.54 — 2026-07-28

Heroes and Villains Accessories are now available for viewing in the Companion App! Players can directly browse through the selection of Magic: The Gathering branded merchandise.

### 1.11.53 — 2026-07-23

General improvements and bug fixes

### 1.11.52 — 2026-07-15

General improvements and bug fixes

### 1.11.33 — 2026-07-02

The Companion Home Screen has been refreshed with a new look and layout, featuring easy access to joining events via QR code or short code, the Secret Lair store, and filterable events near you.

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