RIFTBOUND TCG · COUNTER APP FOR PAPER PLAY

The Riftbound scoreboard
that remembers your matches.

Aethos is a free Riftbound counter app for paper play on iOS and Android. You just keep score at the table while you play. By the time the game's over, it's already worked out your real win rate and which leaders actually carry you.

Free No ads No account Works offline
✓ Match saved
8–5 You win
Riftbound win rate by Legend stats screen in Aethos
Aethos Riftbound match history archive screen
A summoner's confession

You think you're 60%. You're actually 47%.

I built Aethos because I kept losing to the same friend and lying to myself about it. Now I have data, and sometimes the data is humbling. It doesn't coach you or tell you what to play. It just records what actually happened so you can look back at it later.

  1. 1Open the app at the table.
  2. 2Tap as you score points.
  3. 3Save. The stats build themselves.
Inside the kit

Four tabs. One job.

01
Score

Tap as you play.

Conquer, Hold, or score off an ability. One tap each, and the numbers are big enough to read from across the table. Tapped wrong? Long-press to undo. First to 8 takes the game.

Live Riftbound match scoreboard
8 – 5
match point
02
History

Every match saves itself.

The game ends and the match is already in your log. Pick the leaders, add a note if you feel like it. You get the full breakdown on your last ten matches for free, or all of them with Prime.

Match history archive
+127
matches saved
03
Stats

Your real win rate.

Broken down by leader, by matchup, and how it all moves over time. That deck you "always lose to"? Turns out you're up 6–4.

Riftbound win rate by Legend in the Aethos counter app
71%
w/ Annie
04
Replay

Replay the whole match. Point by point.

Every Conquer, Hold and flip gets saved with a timestamp. Open a match later and play it back: see who scored first, where the momentum turned, and where the loss actually started. It's a way to learn from games you've already finished.

  • Full battle timeline per match
  • Round duration & dominance %
Aethos battle timeline — point-by-point match replay
23:33
match duration
Word of mouth

What people are saying.

★★★★★
"Used to track matches in a notes app. This is the same idea except it actually works and remembers things."
🇺🇸 Jordan · Seattle, WA
★★★★★
"Honestly just a joy to use mid-match. Tap is satisfying, stats are tidy. The trend graph is dangerous though."
🇦🇺 Liam · Melbourne, AU
★★★★★
"He used to play cards twice a week. Since the app, it's every night. 'Just one more match for the chart.' I miss him."
💔 Nuray · the girlfriend · 2 stars
★★★★★
"I don't know what Riftbound is. The boy is excited. Buy his app."
👵 Grandma · 89, doesn't play

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Solo dev · Czech Republic
From the dev

Hi. I'm Ondřej.

I built Aethos because I kept losing to the same friend and pretending I wasn't. Now I have data. Sometimes the data is humbling. That's the point.

Aethos is built solo in Prague, Czech Republic, and is not affiliated with Riot Games. No team. No investors. I pay for Prime myself, on the same plan you'd pick. If something breaks or you want a feature, write to [email protected]. I'm the only person reading it.

— Ondřej V.
ON THE WORKBENCH
  • Per-deck stats (not just per-leader)
  • iCloud sync for the Lifetime crowd
  • Tournament mode for LGS night
  • Match share cards with friends
Got a feature idea? Tell me →
Questions

Asked & answered.

What is Aethos?

Aethos is a free Riftbound counter app for iOS and Android. It records paper Riftbound matches: tap your score at the table, save the match, and review per-Legend win rates over time. Built solo by Ondřej Vodák in Prague.

Is Aethos free?

Yes. The score counter is free forever, and the last 10 saved matches show full breakdowns. Aethos Prime unlocks unlimited match history and full per-Legend stats: $2.99/month, $17.99/year, or $29.99 for lifetime. No ads either way.

Does Aethos work offline?

Yes. Tracking matches and reading your history works fully offline, since everything is stored on your device. The only time you need a connection is to buy or restore Aethos Prime.

Does Aethos work for paper Riftbound matches?

Yes, that's exactly what it was built for. Aethos is a recorder for in-person paper Riftbound games, designed to sit next to your playmat. It does not connect to any digital Riftbound client.

How do I track a Riftbound match in Aethos?

Open the app at the table. Tap the score buttons as you Conquer, Hold, or score from abilities. Long-press to undo. Save when the game ends, and the match lands in your history with timestamps, scores, and per-Legend stats.

Does Aethos track Bo3 and Set Points?

Yes. Aethos has a dedicated Bo3 mode that tracks Set Points across multiple games. The Bo3 series is saved as a single match in your archive; each game inside it keeps its own scoreline and Battlefield.

What's the difference between a game and a match in Riftbound?

Per the Riftbound rulebook, a game is a single play to the Victory Score on one Battlefield. A match is the whole contest: Bo1 is one game, Bo3 is first to two Set Points. Aethos tracks both, with Bo3 mode for tournament play.

Can Aethos show my Riftbound win rate by Legend?

Yes. Aethos computes win rate per Legend across all saved matches, plus your most-played matchups and how your performance trends over time. Per-Legend stats require Aethos Prime.

Does Aethos teach Riftbound rules or coach my play?

No. Aethos is a recorder, not a coach. It tracks what happened in your match so you can review your own data. It doesn't suggest plays or analyze decks. The official Riftbound rulebook is the place to learn the rules.

Does Aethos track Riftbound decks or champions?

Aethos tracks per-Legend win rate and per-matchup history. Per-deck stats (multiple decks under the same Legend) are on the public roadmap.

Can I use Aethos for Riftbound tournaments?

Yes. Bo3 mode is built for LGS night and small tournaments. Full tournament mode with rounds and standings is on the roadmap.

Does Aethos work on iPad and Android tablets?

Yes. Aethos runs on iPhone and iPad (iOS 14 or later) and on Android phones and tablets (Android 8.0 / API 26 or later). The score counter is optimized for table-side reading on both form factors.

What platforms does Aethos support?

iOS 14 and later on iPhone and iPad; Android 8.0 (API 26) and later on phones and tablets. The two builds share the same data model and feature parity is tracked publicly.

Is my Riftbound match data private?

Yes. All match data stays on your device. Aethos sends only anonymous usage analytics (with a random ID) to a privacy-focused service on EU servers. No account, no email, no personal identifiers. See the privacy policy for full details.

Can I move my Aethos match history to a new phone?

Yes. From the Profile tab, export your match archive as a file. Install Aethos on the new device and import the file. No account required, and your data stays yours.

Is Aethos open source?

Not currently. The app is built and maintained solo by Ondřej Vodák. If you spot a bug or want a feature, email [email protected].

How often is Aethos updated?

Roughly every two to four weeks. The public patch notes page tracks every release with version notes.

Is Aethos an official Riot Games app?

No. Aethos is an independent fan-made companion app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Riot Games. Riftbound and Runeterra are trademarks of Riot Games. I built this because I love the game.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

The next match is
the first data point.

It's free, there's no account, and it works the moment you open it.

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