Lost Calc vs bgLifecounter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lost Calc
This utility helps players keep track of scores during a game of Lost Cities. It is a dedicated tool for scoring, not a game itself. The app is free to use and designed for iOS devices.
- Score tracking for Lost Cities
- Dedicated game scoring utility
- Free to use
- iOS compatible
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A calculator for scoring a game of Lost Cities. Note: this is not an official app and there is no game contained in this app.
bgLifecounter
This app streamlines tabletop card game battles with features like life history recording, customizable backgrounds, and a built-in dice roller. It supports various play styles and starting life totals for a more enjoyable and effortless gaming experience.
- Life history recording
- Customizable background images
- Built-in 6-sided dice
- 4-way background orientation
- Customizable starting life total
- Adjustable background transparency
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Universal Life Counter is an app designed to make tabletop card game battles smoother and more enjoyable. Optimized for one-on-one play, it’s perfect for use at card shops or friendly duels at home. Key Features: • Life History Recording (Alpha) Automatically records all life changes. You can review the match history anytime from the right-hand drawer. • Customizable Background Images Personalize your play screen with your favorite images — a unique feature that adds color to your battles. • Built-in 6-Sided Dice Roll dice instantly within the app — no need to carry physical dice. • 4-Way Background Orientation Switch freely between four viewing directions to ensure the display fits your play style, whether seated face-to-face or side-by-side. • Customizable Starting Life Total Set your preferred starting life (up to 100) to match different card games. • Adjustable Background Transparency Balance clarity and aesthetics by adjusting the background’s transparency. Make your matches more fun, stylish, and effortless with Universal Life Counter!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Lost Calc at none against bgLifecounter's shown. Lost Calc also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lost Calc ships an update every 11 days, bgLifecounter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lost Calc | bgLifecounter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | William Lewis | Ryo Kurachi |
Customer experience
Lost Calc
bgLifecounter
In-app purchases
Lost Calc
No in-app purchases
bgLifecounter
No in-app purchases
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