
MTG Mate - Magic Life Tracker
Your MTG Companion
Free · Designed for iPad
This update brings drag-and-drop attacks, per-opponent damage monitoring, and stunning commander art backgrounds for the ultimate MTG experience.
The Ultimate Life Counter for Magic: The Gathering Players
MTG Mate is the most comprehensive life tracking app designed specifically for Magic: The Gathering players. Whether you're playing casual
Commander with friends or competitive Standard at your local game store, MTG Mate provides an intuitive, beautiful interface to track life
totals, commander damage, poison counters, and everything you need for a seamless game experience.
COMPREHENSIVE COMMANDER TRACKING
Built from the ground up for Commander and EDH players, MTG Mate features advanced tracking capabilities that go far beyond simple life totals:
• Per-Opponent Commander Damage: Track exactly how much commander damage you've taken from each opponent, displayed with color-coded indicators
for instant recognition
• Companion and Partner Support: Full support for tracking damage from secondary commanders, with separate counters for each
• Infect Damage Tracking: Monitor poison counters from multiple opponents with aggregated totals and per-player breakdowns
• Drag and Drop Attacks: Intuitively drag your player card onto an opponent to quickly log commander damage with a clean, purpose-built
interface
• Commander Art Backgrounds: Display your commander and companion artwork directly on your player card for an immersive, personalized experience
INTELLIGENT GAME MANAGEMENT
MTG Mate adapts to your playstyle and makes tracking effortless:
• Dynamic Threat Assessment: See at-a-glance which opponents pose the biggest threat with intelligent damage summaries
• Session Life Tracking: Visual indicators show how much life you've gained or lost during the current game session
• Hold to Rapid Adjust: Press and hold life adjustment buttons to quickly change life totals by 10 instead of 1
• Auto-Deduct Life: Optional setting automatically adjusts life totals when commander or infect damage is applied
• Player Customization: Set custom names for each player and track which commanders are in play
BEAUTIFUL, MODERN INTERFACE
Experience Magic tracking like never before:
• Glass Effect Design: Stunning visual effects on iOS 26+ with dynamic color tinting based on player position
• Commander Art Integration: Your commander's artwork becomes the backdrop of your player card
• Adaptive Layouts: Optimized layouts for 1-6 players with intelligent spacing and rotation
• Dark Mode Support: Full support for system dark mode with automatic color adjustments
• Device Optimized: Perfectly sized for iPhone SE, standard iPhones, and iPads
MTG CARD SEARCH & LIBRARY
Never forget which cards are legal or what your commander does:
• Scryfall Integration: Search the complete Magic card database with official card images and data
• Save Favorite Cards: Build your personal collection of frequently referenced cards
• iCloud Sync: Your saved cards sync automatically across all your devices
• Purchase Links: Quick access to card pricing and purchase options
QUALITY OF LIFE FEATURES
Small touches that make a big difference:
• Persistent Game State: Your game automatically saves every few seconds
• Dice Roller: Built-in dice roller for random effects and tie-breaking
• No Ads Ever: Clean, distraction-free experience focused entirely on your game
• Offline Support: All core features work without an internet connection
• Auto-Lock Disabled: Screen stays on during gameplay so you never lose your place
PERFECT FOR EVERY PLAYGROUP
Whether you're playing kitchen table Commander with five friends, grinding Standard at Friday Night Magic, or battling in a competitive EDH pod,
MTG Mate provides the tools you need. The intuitive interface means less time fiddling with your phone and more time playing Magic.
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Redesigned Game Screen
- Commander & Companion Art Backgrounds: Player cards now display your commander and companion artwork as beautiful, immersive backgrounds
- Glass Effect UI: Modern glass effect with dynamic tinting and improved visual hierarchy on iOS 26+
- Threat Level Summary Bar: Intelligent summary view showing all active threats at a glance with color-coded indicators
Commander Damage Tracking System
- Per-Opponent Tracking: Dedicated view displays commander damage from each opponent individually
- Companion/Partner Support: Track damage from secondary commanders separately with distinct visual indicators
- Infect Damage Mode: Toggle between commander and infect damage tracking with chevron navigation
- Visual Opponent Identification: Color-coded circles show which opponent dealt damage, with commander names displayed
Drag & Drop Attack System
- Intuitive Combat: Drag your player card onto an opponent to initiate an attack
- Quick Damage Modal: Clean interface to specify damage amount with preset buttons (+1, +5, +10)
- Visual Feedback: Border highlighting shows the active attack target during drag operations
Quality of Life Improvements
- Hold to Rapid Change: Press and hold +/- buttons to change life by 10 instead of 1, with automatic repeating
- Session Life Change Indicator: See how much life was gained or lost during the current session, displayed next to your life total
- Commander/Companion Names: Track and display the names of played commanders and companions throughout the game
- Auto-Deduct Life: Optional setting to automatically adjust life totals when tracking commander or infect damage
Card Search UI Fixes
- Improved search interface stability and performance
- Enhanced visual consistency across the app
These updates transform MTG Mate from a simple life counter into a comprehensive Commander game tracker with intuitive controls and beautiful
visual design.
The developer, Jacob Suchorabski, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Jacob Suchorabski
- Size
- 1.2 MB
- Category
- Card
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 26.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 26.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 26.0 or later.
- Languages
English and 5 more
- English, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Simplified Chinese
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Sexual Content or Nudity
- Copyright
- © 2025, Jacob Suchorabski