Comparison

Staxx MTG vs Castlog

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

Castlog

Features
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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

Screenshots

Staxx MTG4 screens
Castlog4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Staxx MTG versus Castlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStaxx MTGCastlog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan LedesmaW-T-F it Works

In-app purchases

None

Staxx MTG

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Castlog

Subscriptions4
  • 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

Questions

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

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