Comparison

Mana Count vs ManaSplit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mana Count

Track mana and storm counts for card games. Customize visible mana colors and easily reset counts by shaking your device.

Highlights
  • Mana tracking
  • Storm count tracking
  • Customizable mana colors
  • Shake to reset functionality
  • Supports multiple mana colors
Features
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Running a storm deck or a deck that floats a lot of mana per turn? Use this app to keep track of any color of mana or storm count that you use. Control which colors appear in the Settings app, and simply shake the device to reset them at the end of the turn.

About

ManaSplit

Features
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The fastest MTG life counter and mana tracker. No clutter. No setup. Just tap and play. MANASPLIT tracks life totals and mana for Magic: The Gathering — including Commander, EDH, Standard, and Draft. Built for players who want speed over complexity. — LIFE COUNTER — - 2-player and 4-player modes - Face-to-face orientation: hold the phone between two players, each sees their own total - Large, readable life totals — visible at a glance across the table — MANA & STORM COUNTER — - Track all 5 mana colors (White, Blue, Black, Red, Green) + Colorless - Storm counter: track the storm count during combo turns - Total mana display for the full picture — BUILT FOR THE TABLE — - Zero account required — fully offline - Instant reset between games - Custom background photos from your camera roll — PREMIUM ($4.99 one-time) — - 5 MTG-themed background packs (Zendikar, Ravnica, and more) - Light mode and System appearance - Alternate app icon Support an indie MTG player — optional donations get your name in the credits. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast or Hasbro.

Screenshots

Mana Count4 screens
ManaSplit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mana Count at none against ManaSplit's 5. Mana Count also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ManaSplit sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Mana Count asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mana Count ships an update every 2 months, ManaSplit every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mana Count versus ManaSplit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMana CountManaSplit
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrandon SlaghtAndrea Caserini

In-app purchases

None

Mana Count

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

ManaSplit

One-time5
  • Donation Coffee$0.99
  • Premium Unlock$4.99
  • Donation Supporter$4.99
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  • Donation Contributor$14.99
  • Donation Patron$49.99

Questions

Is Mana Count free?
Mana Count is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ManaSplit free?
ManaSplit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mana Count or ManaSplit have ads?
Neither Mana Count nor ManaSplit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mana Count or ManaSplit?
Mana Count ships an update every 2 months, and ManaSplit every 3 months. Most recently, Mana Count was updated on October 24, 2026 and ManaSplit on October 25, 2026.

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