AetherLife vs Timeline Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AetherLife
This app helps Magic: The Gathering players track life totals, commander damage, and tokens for up to six players. It also offers customizable playmats, match history, statistics, and an in-app card lookup tool.
- Life total tracking
- Commander damage tracking
- Customizable playmats
- Match history and statistics
- In-app card lookup
- Dice roller and coin flip
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AetherLife – MTG Life Counter & Companion AetherLife is a clean, powerful MTG life tracker for Magic: The Gathering built by Magic players for Magic players. Whether you’re in a quick 1v1 or a full-on 6-player Commander match, AetherLife helps you track life totals, commander damage, tokens, and more — with zero clutter and full control. Built for Every Format • Track life totals, commander damage, tax, and tokens with ease • Play with up to 6 players using intuitive table layouts • Set life totals, select players, and jump into the game in seconds Customize Your Playmat • Upload your own images or search for MTG card art to build your perfect playmat • Use the color and gradient editor to match your deck, mood, or playstyle Match History & Statistics • Every game is logged automatically — see life changes, player details, and timelines • View win rates and game counts across players and formats • Track your overall match performance and progress over time Card Search That Stays in the App • Look up any Magic card instantly with our MTG card lookup tool • View rulings, legality, Oracle text, and prices without leaving the app News from Across the Multiverse • Stay up to date with MTG news, set releases, and articles from trusted sources Extras to Enhance Your Game • Built-in dice roller, coin flip, and random player selector • Great for Commander pods, tournaments, or casual kitchen-table matches Supports Seven Languages Available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese and Japanese AetherLife blends sharp design with practical features that keep your focus where it should be — on the game. No paper, just smart tools that match the way you play. Download AetherLife and upgrade your next Magic session. Disclaimer: AetherLife is an unofficial life tracking app for Magic: The Gathering and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or specifically approved by Wizards of the Coast LLC. Magic: The Gathering and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast. This app complies with the Wizards of the Coast Fan Content Policy: https://company.wizards.com/en/legal/fancontentpolicy Card data and images are provided by the Scryfall API: https://scryfall.com/docs/api This app is not produced by or affiliated with Scryfall LLC.
Timeline Maker
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Turn dates, notes and photos into a timeline you can share. Clarus arranges your events automatically and gives you five distinct layouts to choose from. Create a project overview, record personal milestones, or bring a school history project to life. • Add events with dates, titles, notes and photos. • Choose year, month or day precision, including BCE dates. • Switch between Classic, Editorial, Milestones, Roadmap and Event Flow layouts. • Share timeline images as PNG, or export multi-page PDFs with Pro. • Keep your timelines saved locally on your device. Free includes 3 timelines, 10 events per timeline, the Classic layout and PNG export with a watermark. Pro unlocks unlimited timelines and events, four additional layouts, PDF export and watermark-free exports. Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/Terms-of-Use-for-Timeline-Maker-Clarus-32b457c470328057a249ea8c9e82b521 Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-for-Timeline-Maker-Clarus-32b457c47032800f9896f0ab73110a21
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AetherLife at none against Timeline Maker's 2. AetherLife also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 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
Both are free to download. Timeline Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. AetherLife asks for nothing beyond the download.
AetherLife ships an update weekly, Timeline Maker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AetherLife | Timeline Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JOSIP VUJNOVIC | 紫妍 连 |
In-app purchases
AetherLife
No in-app purchases
Timeline Maker
- Clarus Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Clarus Pro Yearly$6.991 Year









