Comparison

Magikiras vs Sorcery Is for Saps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magikiras

Don powered armor to battle terrorists and aliens in a near-future world where magic and technology collide. Your choices shape this text-based interactive novel, allowing you to customize your armor and playstyle.

Highlights
  • 1.1 million word interactive novel
  • Text-based gameplay
  • Powered armor customization
  • Magic and technology setting
  • Choice-driven narrative
  • Multiple character paths
Features
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Don powered armor as you take on terrorists and eldritch aliens in the not too distant future! Modify your armor to suit your needs and stand tall against your foes. "Magikiras" is a 1,100,000-word interactive novel by Gabriel Chia, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based--without graphics or sound effects--and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. • A 1,100,000-word story that takes place in a near future where magic and technology exists side by side. • Choose your team and your enemy for different sides of the same story. • Play as a normal soldier or one with magic at their command. • Modify your powered armor to better suit your needs and preference.

About

Sorcery Is for Saps

An interactive fantasy novel where your choices shape the narrative. Play as an apprentice sorcerer who must steal their master's identity to save the kingdom. Explore magic, power, and romance in this text-based adventure.

Highlights
  • Choice-driven narrative
  • Fantasy setting
  • Character customization (gender, orientation)
  • Multiple endings
  • Text-based gameplay
  • Romance options
Features
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As an apprentice sorcerer, you should never steal your master's identity. But what if that's the only way to save the kingdom? "Sorcery Is for Saps" is a 200,000-word interactive fantasy novel by Hilari Bell and Anna-Maria Crum, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. Will your powers save the cursed king--or will you turn traitor and seize the throne yourself? You can probably break a simple kindness curse, but there are dark forces at work and you may be in over your head before you can say “Abracadabra.” Throw in your lot with scheming councilors, the attractive heir, or even go to work for the invaders. But whether you choose to save the king or your own neck, one thing is clear—this is your big chance! ‪Magic, power, or true love—which will you choose? In "Sorcery Is for Saps," you'll find it's easier than waving a wand. • ‪Be a hero or turn traitor, seduced by a sexy spy. • ‪Play as male or female, gay, straight, or bi. • ‪Steal a rival wizard's inventions. • ‪Fight the maniacal, mechanical, magical monkey. • Power up for politics, succeed at sorcery, or just get really, really rich. • ‪Trade barbs with your snarky familiar. Or will you kow-tow to a sarcastic ferret? • End up as a sorcerer, a royal councilor, a villain, or a mouse. (Literally. You can be turned into a mouse.)

Screenshots

Magikiras4 screens
Sorcery Is for Saps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sorcery Is for Saps at 4.5 against Magikiras's 4.0. Sorcery Is for Saps also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 20 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Magikiras sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sorcery Is for Saps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sorcery Is for Saps holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Magikiras's written reviews are positive against 67% of Sorcery Is for Saps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magikiras ships an update every 20 months, Sorcery Is for Saps every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Magikiras versus Sorcery Is for Saps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagikirasSorcery Is for Saps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (46 ratings)4.5 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings46 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB27 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHosted Games LLCChoice of Games LLC

Customer experience

Magikiras

All ratings46 ratings
Positive71.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral11.8%
Negative29.4%

Sorcery Is for Saps

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative19.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Magikiras

One-time1
  • Rest of the Game$11.99
1 purchases

Sorcery Is for Saps

One-time1
  • Rest of the Game$5.99

Questions

Is Magikiras free?
Magikiras is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sorcery Is for Saps free?
Sorcery Is for Saps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magikiras or Sorcery Is for Saps?
Sorcery Is for Saps is rated higher. Magikiras averages 4.0 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Sorcery Is for Saps averages 4.5 from 20 ratings.
Do Magikiras or Sorcery Is for Saps have ads?
Both Magikiras and Sorcery Is for Saps show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magikiras or Sorcery Is for Saps?
Magikiras ships an update every 20 months, and Sorcery Is for Saps every 6 months. Most recently, Magikiras was updated on November 2, 2026 and Sorcery Is for Saps on November 3, 2026.

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