Staxx MTG vs Manahive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Staxx MTG
This app helps manage multiplayer card games by tracking player life totals and turn timers. It features a digital dice roller and a unique display that orients each player's life counter correctly. Enjoy vibrant colors and a built-in chess clock to keep games fair.
- 2-4 player life tracking
- Player-specific life orientation
- Built-in chess clock
- Digital animated dice roller
- Vibrant color themes
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Staxx MTG - Commander Life Counter The life tracker that actually gets Commander! Built by a player tired of dice rolling off tables and that friend who takes 20-minute turns. Why You'll Love It: * 2-4 Player Pods - Each player sees their life right-side up (no more phone spinning!) * Built-in Chess Clock - Track who's really hogging the game time * Digital High Roll - Animated dice that can't fall off the table * Actually Vibrant - Bright, bold colors that pop - not another dark theme
Manahive
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Manahive Companion is the clean, life counter and utility tool built for Commander nights and tournament brackets. Key Features: - Life Counter: Simple, reliable tracking for 1 to 6 players. - Card Scanner: Point your camera at any card to instantly get rulings. - Tournament Brackets: Create a bracket via the main website and join via this app for live view on the big screen. - Counters: Track Commander Damage, Poison, Energy, Experience, and more. - Chess Timer: Set a limit on the players. - Planechase: Spice up your Commander game with a visit to the Planes! No ads, no bloat, just the tools you cast some spells!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Manahive at 15.1 against Staxx MTG's 18.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | Staxx MTG | Manahive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Juan Ledesma | Martin Terp Jensen |
In-app purchases
Staxx MTG
No in-app purchases
Manahive
No in-app purchases









