Staxx MTG vs Castlog
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
Castlog
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Track every Magic: The Gathering match in under 30 seconds. Castlog is the ultimate companion for your playgroup — whether you play Commander, Modern, Pioneer, Standard, or any other format. MATCH TRACKING • Quick-log matches with format, players, decks, and results • Track kills, commander damage, mulligans, and more • Full match history with filters and search • Support for multiplayer pods (up to 6 players) and 1v1 LIFE TRACKER • Beautiful fullscreen life counter for up to 4 players • Commander damage matrix, poison counters, turn tracker • Device sync — everyone tracks from their own phone DECK MANAGEMENT • Import decks from Moxfield and Archidekt with one tap • Track deck performance with win rates and matchup stats • Budget tracking with Cardmarket prices LEAGUES & TOURNAMENTS • Create leagues with ELO, points, or custom scoring • Run Swiss and elimination tournaments • Advanced RPG mode: XP, levels, skill trees, quests • Share league templates with the community ANALYTICS • Personal dashboard with win rates, streaks, and trends • Head-to-head stats against specific opponents • Deck performance breakdown by format and matchup • Color meta analysis across your playgroup PLAYGROUPS • Create or join playgroups with invite codes • See group standings, activity, and upcoming events • Works for any size — from kitchen table to LGS Free to use. Pro upgrade available for unlimited decks, deep analytics, and advanced league features. Every spell counts. Terms of Use: https://castlog.gg/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Staxx MTG at none against Castlog's 4. Castlog's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, ads 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. Castlog sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Staxx MTG asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Staxx MTG | Castlog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Juan Ledesma | W-T-F it Works |
In-app purchases
Staxx MTG
No in-app purchases
Castlog
- Castlog Pro$3.991 Month
- Castlog Playgroup+$6.991 Month
- Castlog Pro (Yearly)$29.991 Year
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- Castlog Playgroup+ (Yearly)$59.991 Year








