Comparison

Magic Life Counter vs Dart Mode

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

Head to head
About

Magic Life Counter

This app simplifies tracking game elements during Magic: The Gathering matches. It supports various formats and player counts, allowing you to monitor life, counters, and other game-specific metrics. Never lose track of your game state again with this digital companion.

Highlights
  • Duel and multiplayer support
  • Tracks life, poison, commander damage, loyalty
  • Customizable counter tracking
  • Round time tracking
  • Virtual dice and coin flip
  • Game history and notes
Features
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Track everything in your Magic: The Gathering games: life, poison counters, commander damage, tokens, planeswalker loyalty, and anything else you can think of. No more notepads and dice! Features: • Duels or multiplayer games, with unlimited players • Every format: Standard, Modern, Two-Headed Giant, Commander… you name it • All the basics: life, poison counters, commander damage, loyalty, tokens • Custom counters for anything: Omnath mana, commander tax, counters on permanents • Rotate counters so your opponent can use the app too • Face-to-face mode for 1v1 duels on a single device • Round timer for your match • Replaces your Planechase dice • Virtual dice and coin flip • Saves your friends' names so you can add them to a game quickly • Match history with notes and pictures • Light and dark mode, on iPhone and iPad Enjoy, and tell your friends about the MLC! ––––––––––––––– Legal Stuff ––––––––––––––– Wizards of the Coast, Magic: The Gathering, and their logos are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the United States and other countries. Magic Life Counter is owned by Ajfek Software and is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, specifically approved or authorized by Wizards of the Coast LLC.

About

Dart Mode

Features
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Elevate Your Dart Game: Fast, Simple, Professional Tired of doing math while playing darts? Dart Mode is the ultimate scoring companion for every player. From amateurs to pros, our "Fast and Simple" approach ensures your game rhythm never breaks. Instant Scoring: Enter scores in a flash; we handle the math and checkouts. Pro Statistics: Track averages (PPR/PPD), high scores, and progress charts. Sleek Dark Design: Minimalist interface designed for the dart room atmosphere. Multiplayer Support: Manage matches and tournaments with ease.

Screenshots

Magic Life Counter4 screens
Dart Mode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dart Mode at none against Magic Life Counter's 8. Dart Mode also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Magic Life Counter sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Dart Mode asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Life Counter ships an update every 2 months, Dart Mode every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Magic Life Counter versus Dart Mode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Life CounterDart Mode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAjfek SoftwareEROL SARICA

Bugs and requests

Magic Life Counter

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Scrolling issues with many players
  • Dark mode toggle not working as expected
  • Ads reappearing after premium upgrade

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more player support (beyond 4)
  • Implement game history tracking
  • Improve UI customization options
  • Optimize battery usage

Dart Mode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Magic Life Counter

One-time8
  • Dark colorful skin$0.99
  • High-contrast dark skin$0.99
  • Milky white skin$0.99
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  • Remove all ads$2.99
  • Match history$2.99
  • Game profiles$2.99
  • PRO Features$4.99
  • All the Things!$4.99
None

Dart Mode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Life Counter free?
Magic Life Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dart Mode free?
Dart Mode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic Life Counter or Dart Mode have ads?
Neither Magic Life Counter nor Dart Mode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Life Counter or Dart Mode?
Magic Life Counter ships an update every 2 months, and Dart Mode every 4 days. Most recently, Magic Life Counter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dart Mode on October 28, 2026.

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