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Magic: The Gathering Companion

S Tier
Best in class
93
4.717.6K ratings
3.4recent reviews
5dsince update
Freeto download
Entertainment
category
Utilities
category
4+age rating
11languages
Made for iPhone
Made for iPad

What is Magic?

Official Magic: The Gathering app for joining store events, tracking matches, browsing cards, and running small events.

Magic: The Gathering Companion is a free iOS app from Wizards of the Coast in the Entertainment genre. It lets players join limited and constructed events at participating local stores using an Event Code, and includes a built-in life counter, event pairings and standings, and a card database of over 17,000 cards. The app also includes a Home Tournament Organizer for staging events for up to 8 friends, where the app tracks pairings and standings. A Wizards Account is required for in-store events, home events of more than 8 players, and advanced home event settings.

Pricing. Magic is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Joining limited or constructed events at a participating local store
  • Tracking life totals during a casual game
  • Organizing a small tournament at home for up to 8 friends

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Why this app is in S tier

93/100The average of 4 parts, with no weights
Rating93
Ratings82
App Store search rank94
Update recency100

S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Magic scores 93 out of 100: rating 93, rating count 82, App Store search rank 94, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged and S tier follows from that score within this list.

Description

Introducing the official Magic: The Gathering Companion App, the quickest way to participate in events at your store - Show up. Magic Companion does the rest.

  • Built in Life Counter
  • The Official Magic App for Store Events
  • Get Event Pairs & Standings
  • Create & Run Personal Events at Home

JOIN EVENTS AT YOUR STORE

Quickly and easily join limited and constructed events at participating local stores. With Magic Companion you can easily find your next match and be notified when a new round begins.
How to participate in an event with Magic Companion:

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  • Attend an event at participating local stores. Find one at locator.wizards.com
  • Open Magic Companion and select JOIN EVENT
  • Enter the Event Code provided by your local store.
  • Find your first matchup and get playing!

TRACK YOUR PLAY

Tracking event play is now easier for stores and easier for you. Check event standings, get notifications on new rounds, report your match results automatically, and use a built-in life counter to chart you play.

CARD DATABASE WITH 17,000+ CARDS

Browse cards from Magic's entire history and search for the perfect addition to your deck. Keep up with the latest card previews and updated rulings on existing cards.

RUN YOUR OWN EVENTS FROM ANYWHERE

Stage tournaments for up to 8 friends in the Home Tournament Organizer. Add in their names, then let the app track pairing and standings.

Magic Companion is in active development and will continue to release new features. We value your feedback!

Note: A Wizards Account is required for in-store events, running events of more than 8 players at home, and unlocking advanced event setting at home.

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Questions about Magic

Do I need an account to use it?

A Wizards Account is required for in-store events, running events of more than 8 players at home, and unlocking advanced event settings at home. The listing does not state whether other features require an account.

How do I join an event at a store?

Attend an event at a participating local store, open the app, select JOIN EVENT, and enter the Event Code provided by the store. Participating stores can be found at locator.wizards.com.

Does it include a card database?

Yes. The listing describes a card database with 17,000+ cards from Magic's entire history, with search, latest card previews, and updated rulings on existing cards.

Is Magic free?

Yes. Magic is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.

Is Magic right for me?

Magic is built for joining limited or constructed events at a participating local store, tracking life totals during a casual game, organizing a small tournament at home for up to 8 friends. It sits in the mtg life tracking list on AppTierList.

Is Magic worth it?

Magic is S tier, ranked #4 of 6 mtg life tracking apps with a score of 93 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 17,585 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 3 apps rank above it.

How does Magic compare to Lifetap Life Counter for MTG?

Magic is S tier at 93; Lifetap Life Counter for MTG is S tier at 93. They score the same. Magic is free, with no in-app purchases, Lifetap Life Counter for MTG is free, with no in-app purchases.

How often is Magic updated?

Magic was updated 5 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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Ranking

List
Mtg Life Tracking (S tier, #4)
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
93 / 100
Rank in list
#4 of 6
Ranking certainty
settled

Ratings

App Store rating
4.7 out of 5, every App Store country
Ratings
17,585
Recent reviews
3.4 from 20 in the last 180 days

App

Price
Free download
App Store category
Entertainment
Current version
(5 days ago)
Size
234 MB
Requires
iOS 16.0 or later
Age rating
4+
Languages
11
Runs on
iPhone, iPad

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Developer pages
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