The life counter for every MTG game
Elegant, distraction-free life tracking for any format. Tap to adjust, swipe to reset, log commander damage. Built for the speed of real games — and free to use at every table.
- Free to use
- Commander, 1v1 & multiplayer
- Commander damage tracking
- Tap to adjust, swipe to reset
Track every point. Never lose count again.
Counters slide, dice get bumped, and scratch paper never survives a four-player game. Leyline's MTG life counter replaces all of it with a clean digital life counter built for the way games actually play. Set the table, start a game, and track every life total on one screen — tap to adjust, swipe to reset, and get back to playing.
It works as a Commander life counter and EDH life counter for multiplayer pods of 4+ players starting at 40, and as a fast 1v1 life tracker for Standard, Modern, and Legacy starting at 20. A built-in commander damage tracker logs each opponent's combat damage separately, so the 21-damage kill is never a surprise.
No setup rituals, no ads in your face, no menus to dig through. Just an online life counter for MTG that's elegant, distraction-free, and free — the kind of life tracker app you'll actually reach for every game night.
Tap to adjust
Tap once for a single point or tap-and-hold to fly through big swings — life totals keep up with even the fastest combat math.
Multiplayer ready
A true multiplayer life counter for Commander pods — start a game with 4+ players and everyone gets their own clear, reachable total.
Commander damage
Track commander damage per opponent alongside life, so the 21-damage kill never sneaks up on you mid-game.
Swipe to reset
A single swipe resets every total back to the starting life for the format — rematch in seconds, no fiddling between games.
Built for the table
Designed for a phone sitting flat in the middle of the table — large numbers, oriented toward each player, readable at a glance.
Distraction-free
No ads in your face, no clutter, no menus to dig through. Just life totals built for the speed of real games.
Open. Set. Play.
From your pocket to the center of the table in seconds — here's how the mtg life counter app keeps up with a real game.
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Open the life counter
Launch Leyline on your phone, tap the life counter, and you’re ready before the table is even done shuffling.
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Pick players & format
Choose your player count and starting life — 40 for Commander and EDH, 20 for 1v1, or any custom total you like.
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Track the game
Tap to adjust life, hold to move fast, and log commander damage per opponent as the combats roll in.
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Swipe to reset
When the game ends, swipe to reset every total to the starting life and jump straight into the next one.
A multiplayer life counter your whole pod will use
Commander is a multiplayer game, and most life counters quietly assume you're playing 1v1. Leyline is built the other way around. Start a game, pick your player count, and the screen splits into a 4 player life counter — each total oriented toward the player it belongs to, big enough to read across the table, and close enough to reach without grabbing the phone.
The commander damage tracker is where the EDH life counter really earns its place. Combat damage from each opponent's commander is tracked on its own, right alongside the main life total, so you always know who's one big swing away from the 21-damage threshold. No more arguing about whether that voltron general has connected three times or four.
Whether it's a tense four-way standoff or a casual two-player warm-up, it's a life counter for Commander and a magic life tracker app that scales to your table instead of fighting it.
One mtg score keeper for every game you play
You don't play just one format, so your life tracker shouldn't either. Drop into a 1v1 match and start at 20. Sit down for a Commander pod and start at 40. Running something custom? Set any starting total you want and the mtg score keeper handles it without complaint.
Because the core free MTG life counter lives right on your phone, it works wherever you play — kitchen tables, game stores, conventions, road trips. There's nothing to plug in and nothing to lose count of. And when you create a free account, your game history and decks sync across devices, tying your life tracking right back into the rest of your Leyline toolkit.
MTG life tracking, answered
Is the MTG life counter free?
Yes. Leyline’s life counter is completely free to use. Get the app, start a game, and track life totals for Commander, multiplayer, or 1v1 without paying anything. A free account is optional and just lets you sync your stats and decks across devices.
Does it work as a Commander life counter?
Absolutely. It’s built for Commander first — start a multiplayer game with 4+ players, set everyone to 40 life, and track commander damage per player on its own. It’s the EDH life counter your pod will actually want to use at the table.
How does the multiplayer life counter handle player counts?
Pick the number of players when you start a game and the layout adapts automatically. A 4 player life counter splits the screen so everyone can see and reach their own total, while a 1v1 game gives each player a full half of the screen with totals oriented toward them across the table.
Can it track commander damage?
Yes. The commander damage tracker logs combat damage dealt by each opponent’s commander separately from your normal life total, so you know the moment someone crosses the 21-damage threshold and the game is over.
Do I need an internet connection to use the life tracker?
No. The core life counter works right on your phone at the table — tap to adjust, swipe to reset — with no signal required. An optional online account lets you save game history and sync, but tracking life never depends on the network.
What formats does the life tracker support?
Every major format. Start Commander and EDH games at 40, 1v1 formats like Standard, Modern, and Legacy at 20, or set any custom starting total you want. One digital life counter handles your whole playgroup, whatever you sit down to play.
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Track every card and its real-time market value.
Scan any card for prices, rulings, and legality.
Never lose count again
Get the free MTG life counter built for Commander, multiplayer, and 1v1 — tap to adjust, swipe to reset, and track every point at the table.