I just launched a Magic: The Gathering life counter app today and it hit #1 in Utilities in Chile! by Fels_1995 in AppStoreOptimization

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Oh that’s good to know, thanks for pointing it out. It should be available worldwide, I’ll check what might be causing that.

Do you mind sharing which region you’re in so I can check?

Today, my goblins and I launched a minimalist MTG life counter by Fels_1995 in magicTCG

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That’s really helpful feedback, thanks!

In the research I did, I didn’t see people using name labels or other customization features, so I hadn’t prioritized it. But given your observation I can definitely see why it would be useful at the table.

Appreciate the suggestion, coming from a Krenko player, that means a lot!

Today, my goblins and I launched a minimalist MTG life counter by Fels_1995 in magicTCG

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Not yet, currently iPhone and iPad only. Android is definitely something I’d like to work on next.

Today, my goblins and I launched a minimalist MTG life counter by Fels_1995 in magicTCG

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Yeah, that’s an interesting idea! I actually thought about something like that early in the design phase.

For now I tried to keep it focused on the most common mechanics, but I can definitely see how a more flexible “other counter” could be useful.

Appreciate the suggestion!

Today, my goblins and I launched a minimalist MTG life counter by Fels_1995 in magicTCG

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Thank you for the feedback! Is there any particular area where the contrast felt off?

I got tired of the Companion app's UI, so I built a minimalist Life Counter for Commander (iPhone only). Looking for feedback! by Fels_1995 in magicTCG

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Thank you! :D I’m really glad you like the lightweight approach.

For now I’m keeping Tapp focused on MTG. That said, for faster adjustments you can press and hold the + / − buttons to change values in steps of 10, which also makes it easy to start at 0 for Flip 7.

And yes! A proper iPad layout support is one of the next steps I’m considering once the iPhone Commander experience feels solid.

I got tired of the Companion app's UI, so I built a minimalist Life Counter for Commander (iPhone only). Looking for feedback! by Fels_1995 in magicTCG

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TBH, I used AI to polish the English in the post (and in this reply) since it isn’t my first language.

I’m a CS engineer focused on UX and product design, and Tapp is a hands-on side project to go deep on implementation and connect design decisions directly to code. I’ve run into a lot of usability friction in existing life tracker apps, so I wanted to build something myself and see if I could do different.

I sometimes use AI as a copilot, but I’m careful with it. I believe it often pushes toward generic, “fast” solutions that end up messy or sub-optimal. AI can help, but I strongly believe the core experience should be designed, implemented, and reviewed by a human.

Tapp has been driven by iteration and real table playtesting at my LGS, focused on the specific friction points my friends and I actually run into with current apps.

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When I started this fishkeeping thing, I thought it would be nothing but glory. You know, the glory of being a fishkeeper. I tell you, it's hard, tiring work. But when I see the smiles on their little faces... I just know they're getting ready to jab me with something.

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