# MTG Life and Score

> Magic: The Gathering life and score tracker for multiplayer games. (iPhone/iPad app by Carl Oscar Aaro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-life-and-score/id634493177 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Carl Oscar Aaro](https://appshunter.io/developer/634493180)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Card
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 40 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-17
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-life-and-score/id634493177/reviews.md

## What is MTG Life and Score?

A very simple and easy to use life counter for iPhone and iPad.

Version 2.0: Now also track poison counters or even commander damage in a game of multiplayer Magic. You can also track number of game wins, perfect for playtesting!

Basic features to track your own and your opponent's life in a game of Magic: the Gathering. The app will prevent the phone from going into sleep while it's active so you'll constantly have your score available while playing.

Made with love by Team PLC, #magicmagicmagic and friends.

Design by Christian Södergren
Project, research and ideas by Lauri Vuorela
Code by Carl Oscar Aaro
QA and testing by Robin Schwabegger

Wizards of the Coast and Magic the Gathering are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC.

This application is released by Carl Oscar Aaro and is in no way affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.

## Key features

- Life counter
- Poison counter tracking
- Commander damage tracking
- Multiplayer support
- Game win tracking
- Keeps device awake

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commander Mode | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 40)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-life-and-score/id634493177/reviews.md

### 4/5 — iPadなら

*2020-11-03, version 2.0*

iPadで立てて使うのでこれが一番見やすくて使いやすいですね。

### 5/5 — Лучшее

*2017-10-10, version 2.0*

Лучший счётчик жизни для Магии.

### 1/5 — Не удобно

*2017-05-14, version 2.0*

Обновили и стало некрасиво и неудобно. Качаю другое приложение(((

### 1/5 — 画面焼け

*2017-02-25, version 2.0*

バージョンアップしてから目がチカチカするような色になったのはまだマシな話で、使っているうちに画面焼けして跡が目立つようになった。

### 2/5 — アプデで残念に

*2017-02-19, version 2.0*

シンプルさが良かったのに重くなってどうする

### 1/5 — アップデートで全然違うアプリに。

*2017-01-12, version 2.0*

いつのまにか、アップデートで全く違うアプリに変わっていた。
WindowsのOSが変わる時もそうだけど、デザインを全く新たらしいものにしてしまうのはなぜだろう。
色はチープだし、使い難い。
残念ながら他のアプリを使うことにした。

### 5/5 — 待望のアップデート

*2017-01-12, version 2.0*

UIも綺麗で無駄も無く、アップデートでより使いやすくなりました。
画面の色がチカチカとすると思う方は、画面を上にスワイプすると設定画面から元に戻せます。

### 5/5 — バーン専用の面があって便利

*2017-01-12, version 2.0*

前のデザインが好みではなかったので、選べるようになって嬉しいです。あたらいい「デフォルト」がすきです。

バーン面はギャグに見えますが、本当に使っているので、bolt you (-3)のダブりではなくfetch (-1)があると便利なのかもしれません。

### 5/5 — とても使い易い

*2016-11-09, version 1.1*

デザインも良いです。

### 4/5 — Amazing!! With some work though

*2015-05-07, version 1.1*

This app is absolutely beautiful!! Everything looks so great and the side by side is a wonderful design. I love it a lot. Though, I did wish they added a color designer to match your deck and your opponent's deck. For me, thats a personal reference. Other than that its great!!

## Frequently asked questions about MTG Life and Score

### What does the MTG Life and Score app do?

This app functions as a life counter for the Magic: The Gathering card game. It allows you to track your own and your opponent's life totals, as well as poison counters and commander damage in multiplayer games. It also keeps track of game wins, which is useful for playtesting.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include tracking life totals, poison counters, and commander damage for multiplayer games. The app also allows you to record game wins and prevents your device from going into sleep mode while the app is active, ensuring continuous score visibility.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases. Specific details about what these in-app purchases entail are not provided in the description, but they are available for users who wish to enhance their experience.

### What devices is MTG Life and Score compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone and iPad devices. It is built to be simple and easy to use on these Apple mobile platforms, catering to the needs of Magic: The Gathering players on the go.

### How can I use this app during a game?

You can use this app to easily manage life totals and other game statistics during a Magic: The Gathering match. Simply open the app, input the starting life totals, and update them as needed throughout the game. The feature that keeps the screen awake is particularly helpful for uninterrupted gameplay.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0 — 2017-01-10

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

With over 50,000 users it was time for a reboot. With the new release we're introducing these awesome features!

* Poison counters *
Infect is real. On popular request, poison! (finally, right!)

* Life history *
See the latest life changes by swiping down in a 2 player duel. Shows the past few life swings.

* Game wins *
Perfect for playtesting. You might be testing for a PT? Track your game wins easily in the app.

* Commander Mode *
Track damage from up to 4 opponents and get smashed by politics and past grudges!

* Skins and new layout *
We revamped the whole UI and layout, but if you have a hard time letting go try out the Legacy skin from the settings. We also made a color scheme fitting for our friends over in Tokyo playing Frontier at their local game stores.

Remember, there are _some_ takesies-backsies.

### 1.1 — 2013-04-25

* Awesome design by Christian Södergren
* Larger buttons
* Overall UI improvements
* Able to continue where you left off if you switched from the app.

### 1.0 — 2013-04-17

No release notes.

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