Arcane LifeThe life counter for Magic: The Gathering
Track life for 2 to 6 players, roll a D20 to see who goes first, play live with friends and keep a history of every game. Built for Commander pods and 1v1 alike.
Coming soon to the App StoreFeatures
Built for the table
Big, readable life totals for 2 to 6 players. Each player's board faces them, and the screen stays awake for the whole game.
Every format
Commander, Standard, Modern, Draft, Brawl, Oathbreaker, Two-Headed Giant, Archenemy and more, each with the right starting life.
Who goes first?
Every new game starts with a D20 roll for each player, so nobody has to dig for dice.
Play live with friends
Add friends by scanning a QR code and start a shared game. Life totals update on everyone's phone in real time.
Game history and stats
Every finished game is saved with the format, players and winner, so you can see your win rate and settle the "who won last week" debate.
No account needed
Start playing straight away as a guest, even offline. Sign up later and your guest games come with you.
Questions
Is Arcane Life free?
Yes. Arcane Life is free to download and use, with no ads.
Which devices does Arcane Life work on?
Arcane Life is made for iPhone. It is not available for Android yet.
Which Magic: The Gathering formats are supported?
Commander (40 life), Commander 1v1 (25), Brawl (25), Two-Headed Giant (30), Archenemy (40), Commander Limited (40), and Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Vintage, Pauper, Draft, Sealed and Oathbreaker (20). You can also pick a custom starting life of 20, 25, 30 or 40.
How many players can I track?
From 2 to 6 players on one phone, which covers 1v1 games and full Commander pods.
Do I need an account?
No. You can play as a guest and your games are saved on your phone. An account lets you add friends, play shared games across phones and keep your history in the cloud.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Local games work without an internet connection. Friends and shared games need a connection.
How do I delete my account?
In the app, go to Settings, then Danger Zone, then Delete Account.