Magic: The Gathering Companion: iPhone vs Android
Magic: The Gathering Companion gets 5k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
Magic: The Gathering Companion by Wizards of the Coast is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v1.11.68, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
Magic: The Gathering Companion downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 1k+ | 1M+ |
| Google Play | 1k+ | 1M+ Measured |
| Total | 5k+ Confidence | 1M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where Magic: The Gathering Companion's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.6 ★ | 912 |
| Google Play | 4.5 ★ | 16k 875 written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.5 ★ weighted by ratings | 17k |
What users say about Magic: The Gathering Companion
From the 100 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Mixed (48% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for being useful, and speed. The main complaints are about crashes and bugs, and ads.
What people like
- Useful: “improved functionality, much more useful than before”
- Speed & performance: “it starts slow and the gem grind is real”
- Features & content: “The card search and scan features help a lot to identify and learn about more cards”
- Privacy & data: “On top of all that there is the life tracking and play assist tools to make gameplay more accurate and fun for me and my fellow mages”
Common complaints
- Crashes & bugs: “Locator doesn't work at all”
- Ads: “push notification advertising”
- Login & account: “Constantly requires fresh login”
- Speed & performance: “Unfortunately here, the game seems more like a "Loading screen" simulator than MTG”
About Magic: The Gathering Companion
- 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:
1. Attend an event at participating local stores. Find one at locator.wizards.com
2. Open Magic Companion and select JOIN EVENT
3. Enter the Event Code provided by your local store.
4. 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.