# Life Total vs Quad Clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quad Clock at 100% against Life Total's 60%. Quad Clock also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Life Total's advantage is ratings volume (7.5K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Life Total sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Quad Clock asks for nothing beyond the download.

Quad Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Life Total has 7.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Life Total's written reviews are positive against 100% of Quad Clock's.

Life Total ships an update every 3 weeks, Quad Clock every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Life Total | Quad Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-total-counter-for-mtg/id827735026/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quad-clock-4-player-timer/id6747925687/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [talisman.games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380170637) | [John Robert Herrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1716399629) |

## What reviewers say

### Life Total

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/life-total-counter-for-mtg/id827735026)

This app helps Magic: The Gathering players track their life totals during games. It offers a streamlined interface with features like two-way screen setup, quick life adjustments, and support for multiple players. Customize your experience with different backgrounds and counter types.

**Highlights:** Two-way screen setup, Tap to add/subtract life, 1-6 player layouts, Dice roll feature, Customizable backgrounds, Poison and generic counters, Game over detection

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 🎲 Dice roll feature
- 💯 Works great for 1v1 games
- 🔢 Supports different life totals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🔍 Intrusive/malicious ads
- 🐛 Bugs causing app crashes
- 🔓 Security/privacy concerns
- 🚫 Automatic browser redirects

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading past splash screen
- Randomly opening browser tabs
- Incorrect life total changes
- Music playback issues

**Requested features**

- Support for more than 2 players
- Commander damage tracking
- Planeswalker loyalty counters
- Life total history/logging
- Landscape mode for 2-player


### Quad Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quad-clock-4-player-timer/id6747925687)

This app provides a straightforward chess clock for multiplayer games, supporting 2 to 4 players. It offers two distinct timing modes: delay and increment, with a clean interface designed for speed and clarity. Enjoy fair and focused gameplay without any distractions.

**Highlights:** Supports 2-4 players, Delay timing mode, Increment timing mode, Lightweight interface, No ads, No accounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Life Total free?

Life Total is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Quad Clock free?

Quad Clock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Life Total or Quad Clock?

Quad Clock is rated higher. Life Total averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Quad Clock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Life Total or Quad Clock have ads?

Life Total shows ads; Quad Clock does not.

### Which is updated more often, Life Total or Quad Clock?

Life Total ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quad Clock every 2 months. Most recently, Life Total was updated on November 11, 2026 and Quad Clock on October 30, 2026.

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