# Magic vs Deep IQ

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Deep IQ at 100% against Magic's 62%. Deep IQ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Magic's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Deep IQ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Deep IQ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic has 4.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Magic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Deep IQ's.

Magic ships an update monthly, Deep IQ every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic | Deep IQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-puzzle-quest/id1031755344/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-iq/id1602749100/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 27 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 277 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [505 Go Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/516243845) | [John Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602749102) |

## 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


### Deep IQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-iq/id1602749100)

This app simulates a Magic: The Gathering opponent for solo play with physical cards. It uses dice rolls and lookup tables to determine opponent actions, allowing you to test your decks without a live player.

**Highlights:** Virtual opponent for solo play, Simulates opponent actions with dice and tables, Deck testing tool for physical cards, Supports multiple rule versions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deep IQ Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic free?

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

### Is Deep IQ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic or Deep IQ?

Deep IQ is rated higher. Magic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Deep IQ averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Magic or Deep IQ have ads?

Neither Magic nor Deep IQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic or Deep IQ?

Magic ships an update monthly, and Deep IQ every 27 months. Most recently, Magic was updated on October 27, 2026 and Deep IQ on October 3, 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.*