# MTG Group Hug — Commander Life Tracker > Commander Life Tracker (iPhone/iPad app by Steven Laukoter.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-group-hug/id6762405673 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Steven Laukoter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894055392) - Category: Games, Card - Price: Free - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 96 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-05-20 - Data updated: 2026-08-04 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-group-hug/id6762405673/reviews.md ## What is MTG Group Hug? MTG Group Hug is the all-in-one companion app for Magic: The Gathering Commander players. Designed for pods of 2-6, it combines a premium life tracker with a full-featured deck builder and social playgroup tools. LIFE TRACKER • Rotated panels so every seat reads right-side-up • Commander damage grid — track damage from each opponent • Poison counters, experience counters, energy, and custom counters • Undo any change • 2-player portrait mode, 3-6 player landscape layouts • Keeps your screen awake during games • Haptic feedback on every action DECK BUILDER • Full Scryfall card search with autocomplete • Import from Moxfield, Archidekt, TappedOut, MTGGoldfish, Deckstats • Export to text, Moxfield, MTGO, or MTG Arena formats • Automatic commander detection from pasted decklists • Partner, Background, Friends Forever, and Doctor's Companion support • Commander banlist warnings • Power level detection (Jank → cEDH) based on combos, staples, mana base, and curve • Mana curve, color identity, and type breakdowns • Deck suggestions powered by EDHREC • Commander Spellbook combo detection • TCGPlayer buy links with cheapest-printing pricing PLAYGROUPS (PODS) • Create or join a pod with an invite code • League standings auto-update from game history • Share decklists with your pod • In-app chat with reactions, GIFs, and card references • Schedule game nights • Friends list with DMs PROFILE & STATS • Win rate, deck performance charts, head-to-head records • Custom avatar and banner • Public deck sharing with Discover feed Built for the kitchen table and cEDH alike. No ads, no paywalls, just a great Commander experience. Magic: The Gathering card data and imagery are provided by Scryfall and are property of Wizards of the Coast LLC. Group Hug is not affiliated with or endorsed by Wizards of the Coast. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.13 — 2026-07-31 Faster deck building and a smoother multiplayer table. CARD SEARCH & FILTERS • Search is now instant and works offline. • It matches anywhere in a card's name — type "pilgrim," find "Avacyn's Pilgrim." • Filter by color, type, mana value, rarity, power/toughness, and keyword — filters update live as you tap them. • New card-text filter: find anything that mentions "clue token," or every Vehicle or Elf. • Color filters now match a card's real color — pick Red + Green to see red, green, and Gruul cards. DECK BUILDING • Game Changers cards are flagged with a "GC" badge in your decklist and in search. • Every card now shows its EDHREC salt score in the preview. • "Update to cheapest printing" is dramatically faster and now includes your commander. • Importing a decklist is more reliable — it keeps every card and auto-detects commanders, including partner pairs. • Smoother editing on large decks. MULTIPLAYER LIFE TRACKER • More reliable life sync when several players adjust totals at once. • Cleaner handling when the host leaves or ends a game. • Tap a sample-hand card to view it (no more press-and-hold). Plus card art now loads reliably everywhere, and a batch of stability and performance fixes. ### 1.0.12 — 2026-06-27 • Smoother live multiplayer • New card search filters for deck building • Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 1.0.10 — 2026-06-15 • Live multiplayer — host a game and have friends join with a code, or add local players for anyone at the table without the app • New card search filters — filter by mana color, type, rarity, mana value, and keywords while building decks • Life-change history — tap a player to see who adjusted their life total • Smoother deck search and pre-game setup • Bug fixes and stability improvements ### 1.0.9 — 2026-06-06 What's New in 1.0.7 DECK BUILDER • Redesigned top area: top picks, budget tier, type filter, and ramp/draw/removal coverage chips all on one tighter screen • Long-press a coverage chip to customize your goals • Smarter card add: prevents duplicate printings and stacks copies for Persistent Petitioners / Shadowborn Apostle / basics correctly • Search no longer paints stale results after fast typing • Description and notes only save when you stop typing (no lag) LIVE GAMES • Fixed simultaneous taps overwriting each other — both +1s now land • Joining a game in progress now syncs the current state immediately • Hold to rapid-fire stops at zero instead of running past elimination • Commander partner damage now combines with main commander for the 21-rule • End game placement math fixed for partial / split-result games SOCIAL & SAFETY • Blocking a user now hides their messages, posts, deck shares, and friend suggestions everywhere • Reports include rate limiting and automatically hide the reported user for you • Push notifications now arrive when a friend messages you • Friend requests update in real time across devices • Sign in by username or email • Improved chat: faster scroll, fewer duplicate messages, reconnect picks up missed messages ACCOUNT • Google and Apple users can now delete their account • Session expiry shows a clear "please sign in again" message • Account deletion now removes all your data across every table PERFORMANCE • Deck builder is faster on large search results • Fewer duplicate network calls when scrolling chats and feeds • Mana base land suggestions only load when you open the panel ### 1.0.5 — 2026-05-26 • Smoother modal animations throughout the app • UI polish and performance improvements --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-04.*