MTG Mate - Magic Life Tracker
EDH Companion & Card Database
Free · Designed for iPad
The ultimate MTG companion! Track life totals, manage your offline card library, sync trades with friends, and analyze deck values in a stunning, ad-free app.
The All-In-One Companion for Magic: The Gathering
Elevate your game with MTG Mate, the ultimate utility app designed by players, for players. Whether you're tracking complex Commander damage in a 6-player pod, organizing your card collection, or valuing your favorite decks, MTG Mate provides everything you need in one beautiful, ad-free package.
Dominate game night:
Experience the most intuitive life tracker on the App Store, built specifically for Commander/EDH but perfect for any format.
Smart Commander Tracking: Track commander damage, partner commanders, and companions with ease. Dedicated commander damage view with per-commander breakdowns and D-pad navigation support.
Infect and Counters: Monitor poison counters and other statuses with aggregated totals and per-player breakdowns.
Dynamic Layouts: Optimized views for 1 to 6 players that rotate and scale perfectly for your table setup.
Layout Editor: Customize your game board by rearranging player slots to match your play style or table configuration. Add extra rows for larger groups.
Immersive Design: Customize player panels with official art from your Commander, featuring a modern glass-morphic UI that looks stunning on every device.
Connect and trade:
Build your collection together with friends.
Friends List: Add friends and set private aliases that only you can see.
Cloud Trades: Create trades with friends that sync in real time. Build card lists together from separate devices.
Shared Collections: View and manage cards that friends have shared with you.
Manage your collection:
Turn your physical library into a digital powerhouse.
Bulk Management: Organize your library in seconds with powerful tools to select, move, or delete multiple cards at once.
Offline Access: Your entire card database is stored locally, so you can browse your collection even without an internet connection.
Archidekt and Manabox importer and exporter.
Master your decks:
Build, analyze, and value your decks with professional-grade tools.
Deck Analytics: Get instant estimates on your deck's total financial value and view mana curves and type distributions.
Format Legality: Automatically validate your decks against current ban lists to ensure you're tournament-ready.
Cloud Sync: Sign in with email to sync your decks and collection across all your iOS devices. Start building on your iPhone and finish on your iPad.
Powerful card database:
Scryfall Integration: Search the complete Magic history with high-resolution images, up-to-date rulings, and real-time pricing.
Smart Search: Find exactly what you need with robust filters and deduplicated results that show each card once, even across multiple printings.
Player focused features:
No Ads, No Distractions: A clean interface focused entirely on your game.
Battery Friendly: Optimized performance that keeps your screen on during gameplay without draining your battery.
Dice Roller: Built-in 3D physics dice for random outcomes.
Full Localization: Available in 27 languages.
From the kitchen table to the tournament floor, MTG Mate is the only tool you need to play, collect, and win. Download now and upgrade your Magic experience.
more Performance & Networking
- Parallelized authenticated Supabase sync, friend alias updates, and friend removal using async let
- Added staleness-based caching & request deduplication (30s threshold) to speed up syncs
- Optimized polling and reduced battery drain
- Replaced full sync in removeFriend with targeted parallel refreshes (friends + trade people only)
- Major refactor to reduce code under the hood and improve maintainability
- Overhauled logging strategy
Layout Editor Removed
- Deleted the layout editor due to it being too buggy and hard to maintain. I will focus on different topics for now.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed coin flip bias and dice timing issues which caused results to not truly be random
- Fixed iPhone SE player card layout
- Fixed issue where people viewing other decks would see deleted cards
2026.8 6 days ago
This updates bundles a couple of bug fixes:
- Cloud account sync improvements and improved session/account management.
- Friends, sharing, and shared deck/collection improvements.
- Trades workflow improvements.
- New history in the player card that shows how life points or counters changed over time when you want to remember who did what two turns ago.
- Added support for two sided cards.
- (Hopefully) Fixed a bug where the long press on the player card could get stuck.
2026.7 17 Mar
This update includes a lot of under the hood improvements but also some major new features and foundational changes for future big updates!
Account Sync:
+ Sign in with email to sync your cards, decks, and collections across all your devices through secure cloud backup.
Friends & Trading:
+ Add friends and create trades together. Each trade syncs in real time so you and your friend can build card lists simultaneously. Set private
aliases for friends that only you can see.
Layout Editor:
+ Customize your game board with the new layout editor. Rearrange player slots to match your play style or table setup. Add extra rows for larger
groups.
Commander Damage Tracker:
+ New dedicated commander damage view with support for D-pad navigation. Track damage from multiple commanders with ease.
Improved Card Search:
+ Card search now deduplicates results automatically when the same card appears in multiple printings. Better filtering and faster results.
Enhanced Gameplay:
+ Streamlined navigation and menus. Shorter button labels and consistent spacing throughout the app.
2026.6 10 Mar
- Added new combat tools: Infect Attack and Poison Counters actions in the player menu.
- Added dedicated infect and poison counter overlays with quick amount controls and apply/cancel flows.
- Updated elimination logic so infect damage and poison counters are combined for the poison-loss threshold.
- Reworked damage tracking UX: removed old damage tracker/quick damage views and moved to inline action-based tracking.
- Improved damage feedback with clearer on-card visual indicators and animated value updates.
- Improved deck import/export workflow.
- Added Moxfield support (text import/export).
- Added MTG Mate JSON format support for import/export, including deck sections (commander/partner/companion/mainboard/sideboard).
- Improved import parsing for role tags/sections and better auto-detection of deck name/format.
- Improved iPad card detail layout sizing for better card display.
- Added a “Do you enjoy MTG Mate?” satisfaction prompt before requesting App Store reviews.
- Improved CloudKit stability and diagnostics (build fixes, clearer error handling/logging, and quieter behavior when no iCloud account is
available).
- Improved local card search performance for short queries.
- Updated localized strings across supported languages.
2026.5 15 Feb
Smarter Commander Damage Tracking
- Redesigned commander damage interface with a cleaner, more intuitive layout
- Fixed visual clipping issues so all damage counters are fully visible
- Easier to track who's attacking whom in Commander games
Customizable Life Counter Speed
- New setting to control how quickly life totals change when you hold the +/- buttons
- Choose between slow, normal, or fast - perfect for your play style
Better Game Board Layouts
- Improved visual arrangement for all player counts (1-6 players)
- Enhanced iPad experience with optimized layouts for larger screens
Real Magic Mana Symbols
- Card costs and rules text now display authentic Magic: The Gathering mana symbols
- No more plain text - see the iconic White, Blue, Black, Red, and Green symbols
- Supports all mana types including hybrid, phyrexian, and snow mana
Improved Card Pricing
- Better display of card prices throughout the app
- More accurate and up-to-date pricing information
Quick Card Name Copy
- New "Copy Name" button on card details - easily copy any card name to your clipboard
- Perfect for sharing deck lists or looking up cards online
Enhanced Card Text Display
- Redesigned rules text (Oracle text) view with proper mana symbol rendering
- Cleaner, easier-to-read formatting for complex card abilities
2026.4 31 Jan
We have been working hard to make your Magic companion even better! Here is what is new in this update:
* Card Synergies & Combos: Discover powerful interactions! We have added a new section to help you find synergies and combos for your cards.
* iOS 18 Improvements: Enjoy a fresh look with design improvements and optimizations built specifically for iOS 18.
* Expanded Language Support: We now support all European languages.
* Share Your Finds: Found a great card? You can now share it directly from the app.
* Better Syncing: We have improved iCloud syncing reliability.
* Import/Export: Managing your collection is easier with improved data tools.
Thank you for using our app! If you enjoy this update, please consider leaving a rating.
2026.3 21 Jan
New Features
* Card Synergies & Combos: Added functionality to display card synergies and combos.
* UI/UX Overhaul:
- Implemented a new Design System and applied a web-inspired design (c46c925).
- Added D-pad controls for commander attack, ping damage and improved game board visuals.
* Localization: Added support for all European languages.
* Data Management: Improved the Import/Export functionality (1d13337).
Bug Fixes
* iCloud: Fixed an issue with the iCloud Sync Status display.
* UI Adjustments: Fixed missing design system references and localization issues.
Removals
* Walkthrough: Removed the walkthrough views (82b5b4f).
2026.2 10 Jan
We've been working hard to make managing your Magic collection even better! This update includes:
* You can now create and manage decks from within MTG Mate and add and save your collected cards or add cards to a wishlist.
* Import and export your cards and decks from or to Archidekt and or Manabox
* Seamless Cloud Sync: Your decks and collection now sync more reliably across all your devices using iCloud.
* Deck Insights: Instantly see the total estimated value of your decks and check if they are tournament-legal.
* Bulk Collection Tools: Organize your collection in seconds — select, move, or delete multiple cards at once.
* Gameplay Upgrades: Enjoy improved life counter visibility on iPad and better tracking for Commander damage.
2026.1 5 Jan
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.
2025.12 01/12/2025
+ The game layout for 1-6 players have been reworked to correctly display on all device sizes.
+ The search bar in the card search view has been adapted to fix an issue which made the input not visible.
+ the search results and saved cards on iPads are now shown in 2 columns to use the spare space.
+ Improved the iCloud sync to prevent data loss when synced data conflicts.
2025.11 24/11/2025
**What's New in This Version**
**Complete Visual Redesign – Liquid Glass Aesthetic**
MTG Mate has been completely reimagined with a stunning new liquid glass design language. Experience a premium, translucent interface that feels fluid and modern while maintaining perfect readability during intense games. Every screen, button, and animation has been refined to deliver a cohesive, polished look that makes tracking your Magic games more beautiful than ever.
**Significantly Enhanced iCloud Sync**
We've rebuilt our iCloud synchronization from the ground up. Your favorite cards, player configurations, and app preferences now sync faster and more reliably across all your devices. Changes appear almost instantly whether you're on iPhone or iPad, ensuring your collection and settings are always current no matter which device you grab for game night.
**Additional Improvements:**
• Smoother animations and transitions throughout the app
• Enhanced performance and stability
• Refined haptic feedback for dice rolls and interactions
• Minor bug fixes and optimizations
Ready to experience the new MTG Mate? Update now and enjoy the most elegant Magic companion app ever created.
2025.10 01/10/2025
In this update, we've conjured up some enhancements to make your Magic: The Gathering experience even more enchanting:
Life Point Fix: We've resolved the pesky bug that was causing life points not to update correctly. Now, your battles will reflect every point gained or lost accurately.
Sleek Card Design: We've given our player cards a fresh makeover! Enjoy a cleaner and more intuitive design that makes it easier than ever to track your progress.
Enhanced Gameboard: We've polished up the gameboard for a smoother and more immersive gameplay experience. Every tap and swipe feels even more magical.
General Improvements: We've sprinkled in a few extra enchantments to enhance overall app performance.
Get ready to take your MTG battles to the next level with these mystical updates! We're committed to making MTG Mate the ultimate companion for your Magic: The Gathering adventures.
May your decks be ever in your favor!
2023.9 03/09/2023
Sync your saved cards over iCloud with your Apple ID and access them on any device! No more worrying about losing your cards when you switch phones or use a different device.
2023.3 02/03/2023
Introducing Magic Life Tracker MTG Mate v2023.2! Get a smoother experience with card search caching and bug fixes, including a corrected confirmation dialogue when deleting saved cards. Upgrade now for a seamless experience!
2023.2 02/02/2023
Introducing the newest update for MTG Mate! With this release, we've made significant performance improvements to make the app faster and more reliable. We've also removed all dependencies and refactored the code for a more efficient experience. Additionally, we've made privacy improvements to protect your data and give you peace of mind. Download now and experience the best version of MTG Mate yet!
2023.1 19/01/2023
Small bug fixes and UI cleanups.
2022.6.1 01/06/2022
Small bug fixes and UI cleanups.
2022.6 01/06/2022
It's spring-cleaning time!
This update includes some visual UX and UI updates and some cleanups under the hood to make everything snappier. I am going to keep improving the app in the upcoming updates. Expect small upgrades monthly from now on fellow gatherers!
• I have re-arranged the main screen to have the start/resume button under the game settings, where it fits better contextually and should make the app easier to understand for beginners. The card search and your saved cards can be accessed below the button (and soon you might find new features there).
• The dice roll view has been completely revamped. Expect more tweaks in the future, but this update should improve the experience quite a lot.
• Together with a new dice roll icon in the main game screen the player colors are now funkier and prettier.
• When you take a look at your saved cards or look for new cards, you will see that now you will be greeted by your pretty magic cards in their full beauty instead of the old card view. Why invent a proprietary view when the magic cards are stunning on their own and this is exactly why I have cleaned the card results up to only show the card, the legalities and the buttons to access the card rules and to save the card.
Thank you everyone for using the app, and thank you, Lena, for your continuous UX feedback - I really appreciate it!
I hope you enjoy this update and feel free to reach out if you have feedback, need help or have an idea for an improvement!
2022.4 10/04/2022
Back after being away from the store for a while. This update contains some small changes under the hood. I am working on a bigger update soon so expect a little more polish in the coming weeks!
1.2.1 28/03/2022
This feature improves the Game UI to make it easier to add/remove life points and restores the ability to play with up to 6 players on iPhones SE devices.
# Features
- The buttons to add/remove life points have been increased and the font will disappear for a cleaner look
- Paddings between players should be improved and users with an iPhone SE or older should now be able to play with up to 6 players again
- Player received a new colored border instead of the player name for a cleaner look
- Attribute values can now be increased or decreased by tapping on the attribute and then increasing or decreasing a point like you would with your life points
# Bugfixes
- This version also includes some general fixes under the hood which should improve your experience
If you have feature request, found a bug or found a way to improve translation please contact me via jacob.suchorabski@pm.me
1.2.0 28/12/2020
- Adapted the dice roll view for better readability
- Restricted the SE Models to a max. of 4 players due to the screen size
- Improved performance while searching
1.1.2 08/12/2020
Stability improvements and app size reduction. The "Filter" button in the saved cards view has been renamed to "Sort" for better clarity.
1.1.1 13/11/2020
This release includes some bug fixes and new features!
# New Features:
- You can now double tap on a players life points to flip the player board
- Saved cards can now be searched for
- Saved cards can be sorted to see the latest or oldest saved cards first
- You can now also set negative life points if needed
# Bug fixes:
- Fixed a display bug which would insert a line break in multiple languages on some attribute titles (like "Rarity") when displaying a card
- Fixed a bug that would prevent to dismiss the keyboard when searching for a card
1.1.0 08/11/2020
Performance & Networking
- Parallelized authenticated Supabase sync, friend alias updates, and friend removal using async let
- Added staleness-based caching & request deduplication (30s threshold) to speed up syncs
- Optimized polling and reduced battery drain
- Replaced full sync in removeFriend with targeted parallel refreshes (friends + trade people only)
- Major refactor to reduce code under the hood and improve maintainability
- Overhauled logging strategy
Layout Editor Removed
- Deleted the layout editor due to it being too buggy and hard to maintain. I will focus on different topics for now.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed coin flip bias and dice timing issues which caused results to not truly be random
- Fixed iPhone SE player card layout
- Fixed issue where people viewing other decks would see deleted cards
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