# REDCON vs Magic vs Metal

The clearest difference is rating: Magic vs Metal at 4.8 against REDCON's 4.3. Magic vs Metal also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). REDCON's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. REDCON sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Magic vs Metal sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic vs Metal holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of REDCON's written reviews are positive against 78% of Magic vs Metal's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | REDCON | Magic vs Metal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redcon/id1091375305/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-vs-metal/id1521684249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 981 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [David Peroutka](https://appshunter.io/developer/317379085) | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) |

## What reviewers say

### REDCON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redcon/id1091375305)

Command your fortress in a perpetual war, managing resources and directing troops to defend against enemies and achieve objectives. Strategize with active pause, customize your base, and deploy a vast arsenal to conquer your foes.

**Highlights:** Build and customize battle fortress, Use Active Pause for strategic orders, Command vast arsenal of weapons, Manage ammo, power, and manpower, Replay levels and farm perks, Infiltrate, Annihilate, or grind targets

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| REDCON 2+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 1+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 1++ | $3.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| REDCON 1 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Well-designed user interface
- 💡 Interesting story and world-building
- 🚀 Challenging but rewarding experience
- 👍 Satisfying progression and sense of accomplishment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall to access full game content
- 🐛 Difficulty spikes and unbalanced levels
- 🔒 Limited replay value after completing campaign
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and technical issues

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases not working
- Inconsistent enemy AI behavior
- Graphical glitches on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Sandbox/custom level editor
- Difficulty options or customization
- Ability to replay completed levels
- Expanded story and additional campaigns


### Magic vs Metal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-vs-metal/id1521684249)

Engage in a post-apocalyptic war between biological and mechanical factions. Command armies in real-time strategy or join the fray in third-person shooter mode. Unleash powerful hero abilities and craft unique items to dominate the battlefield.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy (RTS), Third-person shooter (TPS), Massive single-player campaign, Unique heroes with powerful spells, Item crafting system, Fantasy and sci-fi genre blend, Stunning 3D graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rare Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Vault | $2.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rare Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Magi | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mecha | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rare Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rare Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rare Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Generous free-to-play model
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Engaging combat
- 🔥 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy
- 🎮 Needs controller support
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using too many powers
- Text replaced by jumbled symbols
- Berserker loses self-heal when equipping Crusher weapon
- Unable to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer and co-op modes
- More campaign content
- Ability to disable auto-fire
- Seamless view switching
- Improved inventory management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is REDCON free?

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

### Is Magic vs Metal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, REDCON or Magic vs Metal?

Magic vs Metal is rated higher. REDCON averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Magic vs Metal averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do REDCON or Magic vs Metal have ads?

Magic vs Metal shows ads; REDCON does not.

### Which is updated more often, REDCON or Magic vs Metal?

REDCON ships an update monthly, and Magic vs Metal monthly. Most recently, REDCON was updated on September 23, 2026 and Magic vs Metal on September 16, 2026.

---

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