# Magic vs Deckforger

The clearest difference is rating: Magic at 4.4 against Deckforger's 3.8. Magic also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 17). Deckforger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Deckforger asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic has 4.4K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Magic's written reviews are positive against 67% of Deckforger's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Magic ships an update monthly, Deckforger fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic | Deckforger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-puzzle-quest/id1031755344/reviews)** | [3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckforger/id1197615697/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 272 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [505 Go Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/516243845) | [Gabriele Pregadio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197615696) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| Super Huge Mana Crystals | $99.99 | 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


### Deckforger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deckforger/id1197615697)

Easily create and manage decks for your favorite trading card game. Search for cards, view their details, and analyze your deck's statistics. Includes a life counter for two players and the ability to test sample hands.

**Highlights:** Deck creation and management, Extensive card search filters, 2-player life counter, Card statistics analysis, Sample hand and mulligan testing, Up-to-date card database

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic free?

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

### Is Deckforger free?

Deckforger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magic or Deckforger?

Magic is rated higher. Magic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Deckforger averages 3.8 from 17 ratings.

### Do Magic or Deckforger have ads?

Neither Magic nor Deckforger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic or Deckforger?

Magic ships an update monthly, and Deckforger fortnightly. Most recently, Magic was updated on September 25, 2026 and Deckforger on June 1, 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.*