# Munchkin Level Counter

> Digital game aid for Munchkin and Munchkin Quest card games. (iPhone/iPad app by Steve Jackson Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/munchkin-level-counter/id321177230 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Steve Jackson Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/301048990)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 144 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/munchkin-level-counter/id321177230/reviews.md

## What is Munchkin Level Counter?

Now all you iPhone-using munchkins can get an unfair, yet completely legal, advantage when you play Munchkin or Munchkin Quest!

The Level Counter keeps track of your level (duh). It also rolls a six-sided die (and doesn't cheat). But best of all . . . once per game, you get a Boon . . . an in-game advantage to help you kill the monsters, steal the treasure, and stab your buddy. There are almost 150 different Boons, all illustrated by John Kovalic. The higher your level when you ask for your Boon, the better it's likely to be. And when you reach the winning level, it plays a fanfare. Your friends will hate you . . .

Bonus features include:
• Kill-O-Meter screen to keep track of combat scores.
• Counters for Chez Geek and SPANC (Space Pirate Amazon Ninja Catgirls) illustrated with art from the games.

This app is NOT a stand-alone game! It is a game aid for the Munchkin card games and Munchkin Quest board games by Steve Jackson Games. Munchkin is the dungeon experience . . . with none of that stupid roleplaying stuff. Visit http://www.worldofmunchkin.com/ to find out more about Munchkin!

## Key features

- Level tracking
- Six-sided die roller
- In-game Boon system
- Kill-O-Meter combat tracker
- Counters for Chez Geek and SPANC

## Chart rankings

- #57 in Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

## What do users think of Munchkin Level Counter?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fun boon feature adds game advantage
- 🎲 Dice roller functionality is useful
- 🎨 Appealing Munchkin-themed graphics and artwork
- 🔊 Entertaining sound effects and animations
- ⚡ Simple and straightforward level counter
- ✅ Legally allowed in official Munchkin rules

**Cons**

- 👤 Single-player only, no group tracking
- 💰 Overpriced at $4.99-$5.99
- 🚫 No gear or equipment tracking
- 📱 Poor optimization for newer phone screens
- ⚠️ Lacks features of free competitor apps
- 🎯 Unfair advantage for app users vs non-users
- 🔄 Hasn't been updated since 2011
- ❌ Custom counter feature completely broken

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when creating custom counters
- Incompatible with iOS 9 and newer versions
- App becomes unresponsive during gameplay
- Crashes on newer iPhone models (6, 6S, 6 Plus)
- Black bars on top and bottom of newer screens
- Requires delete and reinstall to function
- Custom mode crashes when selecting number font
- App won't open or launch

**Most requested features**

- Multi-player support for tracking entire group
- Gear and equipment counter
- Automatic combat strength calculation
- Support for Munchkin variants (Epic, Zombies, Space, Booty, etc.)
- Custom counter that actually works
- Level counter and kill-o-meter on same screen
- iPad version with better screen utilization
- Landscape mode support
- Gender tracking toggle
- Updated UI for modern screens and retina displays
- Rules and FAQ reference within app
- Card library or database
- Support for higher level counts (beyond 99)
- Multiple boon options per game

## Recent user reviews (10 of 144)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/munchkin-level-counter/id321177230/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Okay Counter, No Group Play

*2025-05-05*

This app has no options for group play. It’s okay as a level counter, has a dice rolling feature, and a boon, but that’s not what I’m looking for when downloading a munchkin app. I need to be able to track for a group! Not everyone wants to download an app, and especially not one that doesn’t allow for group tracking. 

Steer clear of this app, it is so not worth the money. Plenty of free group trackers out there.

### 1/5 — Any other level Counter is better

*2025-01-26*

This is a very poorly built app that does not provide you with the features you would expect to be there when paying for it. Why in the world is it built for only one player and only their level and not their gear as well? This is just a money grab of an app. When Steve Jackson Games catches up with the most basic game level counters on the market for free I will consider 2 stars. But this app is a waist of your money.

### 2/5 — Minimal Effort

*2024-04-11*

App only supports one player and it only counts levels and has a combat counter. For five dollars, it could have at least kept track of items being used and combat bonuses.

### 1/5 — Не меряет уровни

*2024-03-09*

Это счетчик уровней только для 1 игрока. То есть каждый должен заплатить по 450 р, чтобы играть и считать уровни 🙈😂

### 1/5 — Not worth it

*2023-06-06*

It should really be a free app. There’s nothing special about it. There are plenty of free apps that do more than this one and even better at it.

### 1/5 — Unresponsive, Lack of Features

*2022-10-31*

The app goes unresponsive several times during a game.  Also, it lacks many features that are present in other free Munchkin counters such as combat level counter and regular level counter.  For $5, I expected this to be a much better app.  I’ve tried to get my money back and will continue to press the developer for a refund.

### 3/5 — Needs to be updated

*2021-08-12*

Good app, but it needs to be updated for newer screens (the bottom and top on newer screens are just black).

### 3/5 — App is... Okay

*2019-05-26*

Bought this app for playing the base game of Munchkins to help with near-constant counting of bonuses during fights (especially ones where other Munchkins are trying to boost my enemies).

That being said, the Boons are beautiful. They have saved me a time or two along with the beautiful cacophony of groans. 

Other than that, this app is less than stellar. The level 1-10 Counter is useless aside from the Boons and if maybe you lost your game board. Really bought this with the intention of being a quick way to add items and essentially be my digital ‘character sheet’ to keep my total power number readily available. Really thought that in 2-3 years, items would have been added.

So if you want a simple 1-10 counter with an extra ability designed to extract groans and foul language from your buddies, this is a good app. Just maybe not at $4.99. Hopefully we’ll see items and in-game cards added soon.

### 5/5 — You get a bonus boon - what more do you need to know...

*2019-01-07*

If you’re a Munchkin fan, then this is for you. If not, move along - nothing to see here :-)

It gives you appropriately cheesy sound effects as you level up (or down) but doesn’t track your effective fight level separately - we use the kills counter for that.

### 2/5 — Не стоит

*2018-01-05*

Единственный плюс - это одна халявная карта за игру. Остальное не удобно. А за такие деньги просто не понятно - какого лешего???!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Munchkin Level Counter

### What does the Munchkin Level Counter app do?

This app serves as a digital aid for the Munchkin and Munchkin Quest card games. It helps players track their character's level, roll a six-sided die, and provides a unique 'Boon' system for in-game advantages. It also includes a Kill-O-Meter for combat scores and counters for other related games like Chez Geek and SPANC.

### Is this app a standalone game?

No, this app is not a standalone game. It is designed specifically as a game aid to be used in conjunction with the physical Munchkin card games and Munchkin Quest board games published by Steve Jackson Games.

### How does the Boon system work?

The Boon system allows you to use an in-game advantage once per game. The higher your level when you request a Boon, the more beneficial it is likely to be. There are nearly 150 different illustrated Boons available to help you in your game.

### What are the bonus features?

Bonus features include a Kill-O-Meter screen to keep track of combat scores during battles. Additionally, it offers counters for Chez Geek and SPANC, both illustrated with art directly from those games.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone users. Specific iOS version compatibility is not detailed in the provided description, but it is intended for the Apple mobile ecosystem.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2016-01-22

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

We've stomped some bugs and updated the app for larger iPhones.

### 1.3 — 2011-11-06

Fixed a bug with switching from boon view to another tab (and back again).

### 1.2 — 2011-10-18

* Compatibility with iOS5
* Multitasking support

### 1.1 — 2009-12-17

Version 1.1 adds a new feature: a digital Kill-O-Meter to keep track of both munchkins' and monsters' levels and bonuses in combat.

### 1.0 — 2009-07-05

No release notes.

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