# Magic River vs Super Phantom Cat 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Super Phantom Cat 2 at 79% against Magic River's 33%. Super Phantom Cat 2 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (23K vs 196). Magic River's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic River sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Super Phantom Cat 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Super Phantom Cat 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super Phantom Cat 2 has 23K ratings behind it against 196, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Magic River's written reviews are positive against 79% of Super Phantom Cat 2's.

Magic River ships an update monthly, Super Phantom Cat 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic River | Super Phantom Cat 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-river/id1003415673/reviews) | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-phantom-cat-2/id1153486225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 196 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 32.9% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 182 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Veewo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/961981307) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic River

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-river/id1003415673)

Navigate a boat down a river, avoiding obstacles and exploring various locations. Collect gems to unlock new characters and boats. Simple tap controls change the boat's direction.

**Highlights:** River navigation, Obstacle avoidance, Location exploration, Gem collection, Character unlocks, Boat customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 💎 Fun and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌀 Ads disrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Glitchy controls
- 🕰️ Repetitive scenery

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Boat movement not responsive
- Leaderboard not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to skip difficult missions
- More varied environments and obstacles
- Option to disable ads for a fee


### Super Phantom Cat 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-phantom-cat-2/id1153486225)

Embark on a magical adventure to rescue your sister, utilizing unique phantom superpowers like bouncing, floating, and transforming enemies. Explore a mysterious world with hidden secrets, diverse characters, and customizable props.

**Highlights:** Phantom superpowers, Character customization, Bingo lottery system, New mission levels, Title system, Wish Tree building, Prop creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kitten pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free experience | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Discovery Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Feline Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited energy | $4.99 | one-time |
| SOULBURN | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Special | $6.99 | one-time |
| The character：Photon | $6.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Awesome gameplay
- 👍 Cute characters and visuals
- 💎 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎉 Nostalgic and fun
- 🕹️ Challenging but rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Audio issues
- ⏰ Limited energy system
- 🤔 Glitchy in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Audio cutting out
- In-app purchases not working
- Progress/data loss

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Multiplayer mode
- Custom level creator
- Improved energy system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic River free?

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

### Is Super Phantom Cat 2 free?

Super Phantom Cat 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic River or Super Phantom Cat 2?

Super Phantom Cat 2 is rated higher. Magic River averages 3.2 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Super Phantom Cat 2 averages 4.8 from 23K ratings.

### Do Magic River or Super Phantom Cat 2 have ads?

Super Phantom Cat 2 shows ads; Magic River does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic River or Super Phantom Cat 2?

Magic River ships an update monthly, and Super Phantom Cat 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Magic River was updated on October 4, 2026 and Super Phantom Cat 2 on October 16, 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.*