# Tabletop Gaming vs Magic

The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic at monthly against Tabletop Gaming's every 5 months. Magic also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 29) and review sentiment (62% vs 54%). Tabletop Gaming's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabletop Gaming sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 3 months and Magic sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tabletop Gaming holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic has 4.4K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Tabletop Gaming's written reviews are positive against 62% of Magic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tabletop Gaming ships an update every 5 months, Magic monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabletop Gaming | Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop-gaming/id1002413481/reviews)** | [4.4 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-puzzle-quest/id1031755344/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Warners Group Publications PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/586192010) | [505 Go Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/516243845) |

## What reviewers say

### Tabletop Gaming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop-gaming/id1002413481)

This app delivers a monthly digital magazine focused on board games, card games, RPGs, and wargames. It features news, reviews, interviews, and guides, with exclusive digital content and a mobile-optimized reading experience.

**Highlights:** Monthly magazine content, News and reviews, Interviews with designers, Miniatures painting guide, Mobile-optimized reading, Night reading mode, Adjustable text size

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tabletop Gaming Auto Renewable Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Tabletop Gaming Auto Renewable Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Issue One (id:799153) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue Two (id:799150) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue Three (id:799151) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue Four (id:799152) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue Five (id:799677) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue Six (id:799681) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue Seven – D... (id:799685) | $6.99 | one-time |
| June 2018 (#19) (id:801344) | $6.99 | one-time |


### Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-puzzle-quest/id1031755344)

Engage in strategic match-3 battles by collecting cards and building powerful decks. Recruit iconic characters, cast spells, and defeat opponents in various game modes. Join a global community and compete in tournaments for rewards.

**Highlights:** Match-3 RPG gameplay, Collect and craft cards, Recruit Planeswalkers, Build powerful decks, Real-time PvP battles, Daily challenges and events, Story mode campaigns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Master Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Mana Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Training Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mana Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Big Mana Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Mana Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Fast-paced matches
- 💡 Clever blend of Magic: The Gathering and match-3 mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful card artwork
- 💰 Possible to progress without spending money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Overpowered AI opponents
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Slow progression without spending money
- 📚 Lack of clear tutorials and explanations

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during battles
- Inability to delete cards from decks
- Rewards not properly credited after matches
- Facebook login issues
- Planeswalker abilities not functioning correctly

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More deck customization options
- Better matchmaking system
- More frequent content updates
- Improved customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabletop Gaming free?

Tabletop Gaming is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magic free?

Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tabletop Gaming or Magic?

Tabletop Gaming is rated higher. Tabletop Gaming averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Magic averages 4.4 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Tabletop Gaming or Magic have ads?

Neither Tabletop Gaming nor Magic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tabletop Gaming or Magic?

Tabletop Gaming ships an update every 5 months, and Magic monthly. Most recently, Tabletop Gaming was updated on November 1, 2026 and Magic on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*