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A new app for judges JudgeOrbit

May 8, 2026 02:52:27 PM

Daniel Chew
Member (International Judge Program), Judge

Asia

A new app for judges JudgeOrbit

Many apps are full of lots of tool but what we currently missing is the new look and feel of the current applications.

An app especially for judges to use to keep track of the tournament they are in, and their judge calls. 

The CR, IPG, JAR, MTR all in one app. 

Sadly only available on Google Playstore for the android users for now.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.judgeorbit.app

JudgeOrbit is the essential companion app for Magic: The Gathering judges —
whether you're running your first FNM or judging a competitive REL event.

📖 RULES REFERENCE
Browse the full Comprehensive Rules (CR), Infraction Procedure Guide (IPG),
Judging at Regular (JAR), and Magic Tournament Rules (MTR) — all available
offline, fully searchable.

⚡ QUICK REFERENCE
Fast-access cards for the most common judge situations:
• Head Judge announcements checklist
• Infraction categories and penalties
• Glossary of key terms
• And more

🏆 TOURNAMENT TOOLS
Everything you need to run a smooth event:
• Create and manage tournaments
• Track player penalties with full infraction details
• Add player notes during the event
• Round timer and structure guide

🃏 FLASHCARD TRAINING
Sharpen your judge knowledge with flashcard drills covering rules,
policy, and infraction scenarios. Perfect for judge exam prep or
staying sharp between events.

🚫 BAN LIST CHECKER
Instantly check card legality across all major formats — Standard,
Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, and more.

📵 WORKS OFFLINE
All content is stored on-device. No internet connection required
during your event.

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Built by a judge, for judges. JudgeOrbit is designed to be fast,
clean, and distraction-free — exactly what you need at the table.

Aug. 3, 2026 09:01:08 AM

Sabrina Kool
Member (International Judge Program), Judge, Scorekeeper, Tournament Organizer

BeNeLux

A new app for judges JudgeOrbit

Hi Daniel, 

I only just installed this but I love the look of it.

The quick references will be very useful, I'm sure, and I love the penalty and fix guide. 
I am looking forward to using this, thank you for developing it. 

Aug. 4, 2026 09:20:58 PM

Montanna Rhodes
Member (Judge Foundry), Judge

USA - Pacific West

A new app for judges JudgeOrbit

Is there any estimate of when a version will be available for apple?

Aug. 5, 2026 02:19:13 PM

Hary
Level 2 Judge (UK Magic Officials), Judge, Scorekeeper

United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa

A new app for judges JudgeOrbit

Hi Daniel! I'd love to check in on how this product was developed?

I'd hate to suggest that this wasn't created by human hands but I'm finding multiple inaccuracies in the penalty & fix guide on the app, for example -

IPG 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 all have completely incorrect procedures on them. 4.1 and 4.2 lists the wrong penalty. This is only what I've found in a few minutes of browsing.

I certainly wouldn't be encouraging people to use this if it's going to be providing incorrect policy information.

Edited Hary (Aug. 5, 2026 02:29:16 PM)