Upkeep: MTG Life Counter
Commander Tracker & Pod Stats
About
This app helps Magic: The Gathering players track game stats like life totals, commander damage, and more without manual calculations. It offers features for up to eight players, including turn tracking, team play, and detailed game logs. The app also supports pre-game setup and post-game analysis, with optional PRO features for enhanced record-keeping.
What's New in Upkeep
0.2.4
November 9, 2026
• OAuth sign in preference when authenticating • Ensure that games can assign ties for placing when it matters • Be in up to three pods, and choose which pod each game is saved to • Status badges and recap images no longer overlap or cut off players • Single-user mode in the game menu: every player faces you, and panels circle the screen as turns pass • Pause and resume the game from the game menu • Player names get more room in smaller player panels
MoreFAQ
What is Upkeep used for?
Upkeep is a life counter and game tracker specifically designed for Magic: The Gathering. It helps players manage life totals, commander damage, poison counters, and other game-specific stats for up to eight players without needing to do manual calculations.
Does Upkeep have ads?
No, Upkeep is ad-free. The app explicitly states it has no ads, no pop-ups mid-game, and no account is required for the base life counter functionality.
Can Upkeep be used offline?
Yes, Upkeep works with no signal. The app is designed to function entirely offline, as tracking a game should not require an internet connection.
What game stats does Upkeep track?
Upkeep tracks life, commander damage, commander tax, poison, energy, experience, and rad counters. It also tracks the monarch and initiative, land drops, mulligans, who went first, and includes a turn timer.
How does Upkeep handle mulligans?
Upkeep supports various mulligan rules, including London, Vancouver, Paris, and the original rule, with a free first mulligan included. It also allows for custom house rule mulligans.
What are the PRO features in Upkeep?
ArcaneMetriX PRO members gain access to pod features and stats. This includes saving tracked games as Pod Game Log entries with details like players, decks, placements, eliminations, turn count, and a turn-by-turn life chart.
What devices does Upkeep support?
Based on the provided data, Upkeep currently supports iPhones. It is listed under 'supportedDevices' as 'iphone'.
How often is Upkeep updated?
Upkeep was last updated on November 9, 2026, indicating a recent update. The version number is 0.2.4.
