Comparison

Staxx MTG vs Manahive

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 2-4 player life tracking
  • Player-specific life orientation
  • Built-in chess clock
  • Digital animated dice roller
  • Vibrant color themes
Features
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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

About

Manahive

Features
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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!

Screenshots

Staxx MTG4 screens
Manahive4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Staxx MTG versus Manahive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStaxx MTGManahive
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan LedesmaMartin Terp Jensen

In-app purchases

None

Staxx MTG

No in-app purchases

None

Manahive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Staxx MTG free?
Staxx MTG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Manahive free?
Manahive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Staxx MTG or Manahive have ads?
Neither Staxx MTG nor Manahive shows ads.

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