# Damage Counter Master vs TCG Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Damage Counter Master at 4.5 against TCG Manager's 4.0. Damage Counter Master also leads on ratings volume (61 vs 5). TCG Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Damage Counter Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TCG Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Damage Counter Master holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Damage Counter Master has 61 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Damage Counter Master's written reviews are positive against 74% of TCG Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Damage Counter Master ships an update every 4 weeks, TCG Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Damage Counter Master | TCG Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/damage-counter-master-ptcg/id1435776041/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcg-manager/id1609073371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **74.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [issei nakanishi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320977627) | [Taichi Sasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543710149) |

## What reviewers say

### Damage Counter Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/damage-counter-master-ptcg/id1435776041)

This tool simplifies Pokémon TCG gameplay by managing damage counters, coin tosses, and special conditions. It offers intuitive tap-to-count damage, drag-and-drop functionality, and a chess clock for timed matches. Designed to eliminate the hassle of physical game pieces, it enhances the player experience.

**Highlights:** Tap to count damage, Drag and drop functionality, Coin toss simulation, Track GX usage, Manage special conditions, Undo function, Chess clock timer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 広告非表示 | $3.99 | one-time |


### TCG Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcg-manager/id1609073371)

Easily record your card game results to analyze your win rates and identify areas for improvement. Track deck performance against opponents and visualize your progress with detailed charts and filters.

**Highlights:** Record match results (deck, opponent, date, win/loss, notes), Edit and delete past game records, Filter records by time period and tags, View game result charts (wins, losses, first/second attack), Analyze performance per deck and against specific opponents, Visualize deck and opponent distribution with pie charts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Plan | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Damage Counter Master free?

Damage Counter Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TCG Manager free?

TCG Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Damage Counter Master or TCG Manager?

Damage Counter Master is rated higher. Damage Counter Master averages 4.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while TCG Manager averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Damage Counter Master or TCG Manager have ads?

Both Damage Counter Master and TCG Manager show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Damage Counter Master or TCG Manager?

Damage Counter Master ships an update every 4 weeks, and TCG Manager monthly. Most recently, Damage Counter Master was updated on October 23, 2026 and TCG Manager on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*