MTG Life Counter: LifeElk

LifeElk is simple to use life counter for Magic the Gathering.

Bartol Lešina · com.bartollesina.lifetap

Not rated yet 500K+ downloads v2.7.3 17.2 MB Android 7.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

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At a glance

Latest version: v2.7.3 (40)
Updated: Aug 15, 2026 (2 months ago)
APK size: 17.2 MB
Requires: Android 7.0+ (API 24)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Category: Entertainment (app)
Listed since: Mar 9, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 13
Website: bartollesina.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

MTG Life Counter: LifeElk is an app by Bartol Lešina in the Entertainment category, listed since at least March 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 2.6.2, the APK grew from 10 MB to 17.2 MB. Since version 2.5.5, the minimum Android version rose from 5.0 to 7.0. It asks for 13 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 2.7.0. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play and can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v2.7.3

EDH counters are now shown how table is positioned Bug fixes and improvements

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

LifeElk features: ✓ Track life total of up to 6 players ✓ Special commander counter ✓ Up to three counters EDH, Infect and/or Energy for each player ✓ Optional counters can be hidden ✓ Dice roll ✓ Coin flip ✓ Change background of every player ✓ Choose custom life ✓ Add or subtract Life with a tap, or hold down to auto tap ✓ Autosaves your game ✓ For every phone and tablet Suitable for Commander/EDH and all formats! Made by Magic player!

Version history

5 versions are listed, going back to v2.5.5. Since v2.7.0 it requires Android 7.0+.

v2.7.3 LATEST Aug 15, 2026 17.2 MB TRUSTED v2.7.0 Aug 3, 2026 11.1 MB TRUSTED v2.6.3 Sep 30, 2026 10.1 MB TRUSTED v2.6.2 Sep 14, 2025 10 MB TRUSTED v2.5.5 Feb 21, 2026 9.8 MB TRUSTED

All 5 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Aug 15, 2026.
Certificate from Google Play App Signing Google keeps the signing key for the developer, so the certificate carries Google's name.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Aug 15, 2026
Validated against Google Play Aug 15, 2026
Signed byCN=Android, OU=Android, O=Google Inc., L=Mountain View, ST=California, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)B4:39:7A:FC:60:16:33:21:12:48:64:A7:AF:D6:8C:D8:50:9B:20:5D
File MD585238788e1bcfee7f1b4803b10e96439
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (13)

MTG Life Counter: LifeElk requests 13 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Attest (custom) com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.bartollesina.lifetap.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read basic phone state android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

MTG Life Counter: LifeElk APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of MTG Life Counter: LifeElk for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 7.0 or later. Version 2.6.3 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 6.0 and later. Get version 2.6.3 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is MTG Life Counter: LifeElk free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the MTG Life Counter: LifeElk APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 85238788e1bcfee7f1b4803b10e96439.