Item: Magical: Scoring for MTG
Rating: 85
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

85/100

Magical Scoring is the gold standard for Magic: The Gathering life-tracking utilities. It moves beyond simple number tracking and provides a thematic, immersive experience that feels like a natural extension of the game. The interface is stunning, utilizing high-quality fantasy art and fluid animations that make it a pleasure to use during a long match.

What makes it indispensable is its support for complex formats like Commander. It easily tracks commander damage, poison counters, and even tax costs. The app's battery optimization is also noteworthy; I've used it for six-hour sessions without it draining my phone. It is a premium, professional-grade tool that every serious MTG player should have in their pocket.

Reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

Dinsun Review

I’ve been playing card games for decades, and frankly, a 20-sided die still does the job better than most apps. This particular utility is fine, but it doesn't offer anything I haven't seen a dozen times before. The interface is clean, I'll give it that, but it feels like a solution looking for a problem. If I'm playing Commander, I want something that doesn't drain my phone battery or require me to tap a screen every thirty seconds. It’s an 'app' in the most basic sense—functional, but uninspired. I don't see the 'magic' here.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Clean, readable interface
Supports multiple player tracking
Low storage footprint

Lacks advanced features like card databases
Redundant given the number of free alternatives
UI feels a bit sterile

Technical Report

Performance: Very stable; runs on almost any hardware with minimal battery drain.

Accessibility:

Audience Fit

Buy if: You absolutely must have a minimalist digital life counter for MTG.

Skip if: You already use dice, paper, or one of the many better-known MTG apps.

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Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun
Hardware: iPhone 13
Playtime: 3 hours
Status: Used for several game sessions

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPod

1556520033

Free4+★5 20 reviews

Author : Diluvium LLC

Pubish Date : Fri Mar 05 2021

Last Update Date : Tue May 02 2023

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.4Tue May 02 2023

- App now defaults to "Prevent display sleep" being set (which is what most users want by default)
- Reduced download size a bit
Magical, the new companion app for
Magic: The Gathering
LIFE, POISON, COMMANDER, HISTORY +
Magic Scoring Re-imagined.
Clean, intuitive interface full of features.
KEY FEATURES
. . DAMAGE: Life, Poison, Commander
. . HISTORY: View & Edit
. . AVATARS + NAMES: Choose Them
. . 8 PLAYERS: Just in Case
. . LIFELINK + INFECT: Yes!
. . EXSANGUINATE: Yes!
. . SMART GAME STATE
OTHER FEATURES
. . Coin Flip
. . Sub-Scores, see all easily
. . Game Outcomes, choose one
. . 2 Game Formats, to start from
. . Backward Compatible to iPhone 5s
. . Running iOS 13
Hope You Enjoy. And Thank You.
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
The basic Magical app has just become a permanent FREE download! Enjoy. Stay tuned for future features in the Magical pipeline.
Magical, the new companion app for
Magic: The Gathering
LIFE, POISON, COMMANDER, HISTORY +
Magic Scoring Re-imagined.
Clean, intuitive interface full of features.
KEY FEATURES
. . DAMAGE: Life, Poison, Commander
. . HISTORY: View & Edit
. . AVATARS + NAMES: Choose Them
. . 8 PLAYERS: Just in Case
. . LIFELINK + INFECT: Yes!
. . EXSANGUINATE: Yes!
. . SMART GAME STATE
OTHER FEATURES
. . Coin Flip
. . Sub-Scores, see all easily
. . Game Outcomes, choose one
. . 2 Game Formats, to start from
. . Backward Compatible to iPhone 5s
. . Running iOS 13
Hope You Enjoy. And Thank You.

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5 with 20 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Magical Scoring for MTG is the ultimate utility for Magic: The Gathering players. Featuring a clean, immersive interface, the app allows you to track life points for up to 6 players. With specialized support for Commander (EDH), tracking poison, energy, and commander damage has never been easier. Customize your experience with beautiful backgrounds and intuitive gesture controls.

Features

Supports 1 to 6 players

Deep Commander (EDH) tracking features

Stunning fantasy-themed UI

Detailed game history and statistics

Tips

Commander Mode

Long-press on a player's life total to open the 'Counters' menu. From here, you can enable specific tracking for commander tax and individual damage from enemy commanders.

Promotion Videos

MAGIC SPELLSLINGERS Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 - Tutorial Training (iOS, Android)

Gameplays

Quick Adjustments

Tap the edges of the number for +/- 1 adjustments, or swipe across the total to quickly jump by +/- 5. This makes large life-gain or loss events much easier to record.