# MTG vs Magic

The clearest difference is rating: Magic at 4.6 against MTG's 3.5. Magic also leads on ratings volume (156K vs 4) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). MTG's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 34%) and in-app purchases (none vs 24). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. MTG asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic has 156K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of MTG's written reviews are positive against 34% of Magic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | MTG | Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-master/id1104434527/reviews) | **[4.6 (156K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-the-gathering-arena/id1496227521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **156K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 34.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#21** |
| Size | 33 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Patron Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102091627) | [Wizards of the Coast](https://appshunter.io/developer/491192018) |

## What reviewers say

### MTG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtg-master/id1104434527)

This app is a comprehensive utility for the card game Magic: The Gathering. It offers features like a health counter for multiple players, commander damage tracking, a game timer, mana counter, and a trading tool with up-to-date card prices.

**Highlights:** Commander damage tracking, Health counter for up to 8 players, Mana counter, Game timer with turn counter, Trade view with TCG Player prices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-the-gathering-arena/id1496227521)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Card, #28 Top Grossing · Strategy, #49 Top Free · Strategy, #63 Top Free · Card, #115 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Experience the original fantasy collectible card game digitally. Discover strategies, build unique decks, and battle friends worldwide. Offers a comprehensive tutorial for new players and various game modes for seasoned veterans.

**Highlights:** Digital collectible card game, Deck building and strategy, Online multiplayer battles, Tutorial for new players, Multiple game formats, Cosmetic customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 750 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jurassic World Lands | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fallout Companion Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,600 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4x Rare Wildcards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Pass Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3,400 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4x Mythic Wildcards | $19.99 | one-time |
| Spark Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Massacre Girl Pack Pre-order | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Oko Pack Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Pack Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 9,200 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Sorin Pack Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great way to play Magic on the go
- 🎨 Excellent visual representation of the game
- 💰 Generous free-to-play model
- 🕹️ Smooth and intuitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Convenient for players who can't meet in person

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🕹️ Clunky UI and navigation
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win concerns
- 🔀 Rigged matchmaking and unfair shuffling algorithm
- 🕰️ Slow performance on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Cards not working as intended
- Inability to select or interact with certain game elements
- Inconsistent behavior when app crashes during matches
- Sync issues between mobile and desktop accounts

**Requested features**

- Ability to trade or recycle unwanted cards
- Improved deck building tools and organization
- Support for multiplayer formats like Commander and Two-Headed Giant
- Option to disable animations and speed up gameplay
- Better integration between mobile and desktop versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MTG free?

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

### Is Magic free?

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

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

Magic is rated higher. MTG averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Magic averages 4.6 from 156K ratings.

### Do MTG or Magic have ads?

Neither MTG nor Magic shows ads.

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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.*