# Nexus: MTG Companion — Real-time MTG Counter

> Magic the Gathering companion app for life tracking, deck management, and card lookup. (iPhone/iPad app by Gerald Cox.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexus-mtg-companion/id6449751981 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gerald Cox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641959677)
- Category: Games
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 62 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-07-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexus-mtg-companion/id6449751981/reviews.md

## What is Nexus?

Nexus is the ultimate app for Magic the Gathering commander players. Nexus was designed to let everyone control their own life and more from their own devices with everyone else they are playing with. No more reaching across the table or yelling at someone to check or update health!

MAJOR FEATURES:
- Nexus Link: Play with 8 other players (So many I know!!) in a live room where each player manages their own health from their own device while keeping track of everyone else's in real-time.
- Classic Mode: A traditional counter app that allows up to 6 players to track their life totals more on a single device.
- Player Profiles: Create and customize your own profile to your liking.
- Game History: See the games you recently played.
- Deck Manager: Manage your deck and keep track of it's win rate.
- Deck Builder: Keep track of the amount of card types when building a new deck.
- Card Lookup: Look up cards and see each cards legality & rulings.
- and more!

More features are in the works and will be released soon!

Auto-renewable subscription:
- 1 month ($0.99) and 12 month ($9.99) durations
- Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
- You can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your AppleID Account Settings after purchase.

Need support/help or have some feedback/suggestions or a bug to report? Visit the website to contact us. This app is built for the Magic community so all comments are welcome!

Privacy policy: https://playnexus.app/privacy
Terms of use: https://playnexus.app/terms

Nexus: MTG Companion is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

## Key features

- Real-time multiplayer life tracking
- Classic counter mode for up to 6 players
- Player profile customization
- Game history and win rate tracking
- Deck management and builder tools
- Card legality and rulings lookup

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rare Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Common Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Uncommon Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexus-mtg-companion/id6449751981/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Dare I Say… Magic!

*2023-07-09*

Simply made, efficient in use, a needed companion when playing MTG!

## Frequently asked questions about Nexus

### What is Nexus?

Nexus is a companion app designed for Magic the Gathering players. It helps track life totals in real-time for up to 8 players, manage decks, and look up card information.

### How many players can use Nexus Link?

Nexus Link supports up to 8 players simultaneously, allowing each player to manage their own life total from their device while seeing everyone else's in real-time.

### Does Nexus have ads?

Nexus is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted experience for players. The app is free to download and use, with optional subscription plans for enhanced features.

### What are the subscription options for Nexus?

Nexus offers auto-renewable subscriptions for $0.99 per month or $9.99 per year. These subscriptions can be managed and turned off via your AppleID Account Settings.

### Can I manage my decks with Nexus?

Yes, Nexus includes a Deck Manager feature to help you organize your decks and track their win rates. It also has a Deck Builder tool to assist in card type tracking.

### Is Nexus available on all devices?

Nexus is currently supported on iPhone and iPad devices. The app is rated for ages 9 and up.

### How often is Nexus updated?

Nexus was last updated on February 26, 2024, with version 1.4. The developer indicates that more features are in development and will be released soon.

### What is the user rating for Nexus?

Nexus has a high user rating of 5.0 stars based on 8 ratings, indicating strong user satisfaction with its features and functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2024-02-26

FEATURES & UPDATES
- Rulebook: The mages and scholars have been hard at work and have finished crafted the Nexus’s MTG rulebook. Players new and returning can get a refresher on some of the rules of the game.

BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
- Fixed an issue that caused sorceries to not be counted in the total number of cards in advanced deck builder.
- In Classic Mode, adding commander damage automatically reduces the players life total.
- Player text is larger is Classic Mode.
- The tappable area to change counters in Classic Mode is larger
- The Cards tab has moved to be the second item on the tab bar with the Rulebook tab taking its place left of settings.
- Pressing enter now closes and searches cards in Card Lookup.
- Pressing enter after completing the password field now logs you in.

### 1.3.1 — 2023-12-22

BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
- Fixed an issue that caused the app to crash when viewing a deck without a card image.
- Decks can no longer be created without a name.
- Card Lookup will now display cards without a card image.
- When searching for a card, if no cards are found a message will now inform users.
- Enhanced Card Lookup by showcasing more details, including card rulings, set information, and rarity.
- Replaced the X symbol with a person slash for decks and cards without images, contributing to a cleaner visual representation.
- Cards lacking images now dynamically adopt the user's chosen theme color for borders

### 1.3 — 2023-12-19

FEATURES & UPDATES
- Magic Hub: A new game mode designed exclusively for personal use! Now, you can effortlessly keep track of all your counters, buffs, and stats without any external interference.
- Mass Attack!: Easily attack and deal damage to multiple players simultaneously within Classic Mode. Mass Attack! can be accessed within the game menu.
- New Themes: Three new theme colors. Royal, Deep Space, and Coffee.

BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
- Classic games should no longer cause the display to dim and lock.
- Improved tappable area in for player counters in classic game rooms.

### 1.2.2 — 2023-09-29

BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
- fixed an issue that prevented Nexus Link games from rotating.

### 1.2.1 — 2023-09-25

BUG FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
- Fixed an issue which caused the Welcome Screen to slowly slide in instead of load instantly.
- Fixed an issue which caused saved decks with no deck image to crash the app.

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