Comparison

Magic Chess 3D vs Nat20

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

Head to head
About

Magic Chess 3D

Engage in an intellectual duel of wizards and lead your magic chess army to victory. This app transforms classic chess into an epic clash of magic armies with advanced AI opponents and strategic gameplay.

Highlights
  • Intellectual wizard duels
  • Lead magic chess army
  • Strategic gameplay
  • Epic magic army clash
  • Advanced chess AI
  • Test grand master combinations
Features
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Experience the ultimate fusion of strategy and sorcery in Magic Chess 3D. This is not your grandfather's chess; it is a high-stakes battlefield where ancient magic meets tactical warfare. Command an army of mystical beings and prove your dominance in an intense intellectual duel. Step into a world where every move counts. In Magic Chess 3D, you don't just move pieces—you orchestrate epic clashes between eternal enemies. Key Features: ● Strategic Depth: Beyond basic rules, you must master complex combinations and grandmaster-level setups to secure victory. ● Immersive Atmosphere: Witness the spectacular collision of two magical forces in a visually stunning 3D environment. ● Advanced AI Rivalry: Test your wits against a highly intelligent virtual opponent designed to challenge even the most seasoned players. ● Classic Meets Fantasy: Enjoy the timeless mechanics of chess reimagined through a lens of epic fantasy and magical warfare. Whether you are a casual player or a seasoned strategist, Magic Chess 3D offers a fresh, breathtaking challenge that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Lead your army to glory and conquer the magic board. https://simulatorslive.com/privacy https://simulatorslive.com/tos

About

Nat20

This app simplifies tabletop RPG character management for D&D 5e and Pathfinder. It offers guided creation, automatic stat calculation, a comprehensive spell library, and a session-by-session adventure journal. Enjoy private, offline use with iCloud syncing between your devices.

Highlights
  • Guided character creation wizard
  • Automatic stat and math calculation
  • Full spell library with search and filter
  • Session-by-session adventure journal
  • Private and offline functionality
  • iCloud syncing for iPhone and iPad
Features
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Nat20 is a beautifully crafted character companion for tabletop RPGs built for players who love the craft of a well-kept character. One elegant app for D&D 5e (2014 & 2024) and Pathfinder, with all the math handled for you and your whole campaign kept close. FORGE YOUR HERO A guided creation wizard walks you through every roster across three rulesets — 37 ancestries, 40 classes, and 37 backgrounds. Roll for stats, use point-buy, or drop in the standard array. Whether you're rolling your first character or your fortieth, every step is explained. A LIVING CHARACTER SHEET A six-tab codex — Stats, Skills, Combat, Spells, Items, and Lore — with real ability math, AC, saves, and proficiencies computed for you. Level up and watch everything recalculate. No spreadsheets, no second-guessing the rules. THE FULL SPELL LIBRARY Nearly 800 spells across three rulesets, searchable and filterable by level. Prepare your slots and cast right from the sheet, with usage tracked as you play. CHRONICLE EVERY ADVENTURE Every level-up, hit taken, potion drunk, and spell cast is logged in a session-by-session journal of how your hero changed over time. An on-device AI weaves it into a written chronicle of your legend — running entirely on your device. PRIVATE & OFFLINE No account. No tracking. Your characters live on your device and sync privately across your own iPhone and iPad through iCloud. Everything works completely offline — at the table, on the train, anywhere. CRAFTED FOR THE TABLE • Built natively for iPhone and iPad • Light parchment and candlelit dark themes • D&D 5e (2014), D&D 5e (2024), and Pathfinder in one app • Game content based on the System Reference Document Forge your hero. Chronicle every adventure.

Screenshots

Magic Chess 3D4 screens
Nat204 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nat20 at 5.0 against Magic Chess 3D's 3.5. Nat20 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Magic Chess 3D's advantage is ratings volume (82 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Magic Chess 3D sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Nat20 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

Nat20 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Chess 3D has 82 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Chess 3D ships an update every 3 months, Nat20 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Magic Chess 3D versus Nat20: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Chess 3DNat20
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (82 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings82 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSimulators Live, LLCEvonet Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Magic Chess 3D

All ratings82 ratings
Positive59.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative35.4%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Nat20

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Magic Chess 3D

Subscriptions8
  • 1 Week Subscription$1.997 Days
  • 1 Month Subscription Sale$5.991 Month
  • 1 Week Subscription Sale3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • 1 Month Subscription No Trial$11.991 Month
  • Brain Teaser - Logic Battle3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • 1 Year Subscription NT$14.991 Year
  • 1-Month Subscription$19.991 Month
  • 3-Month Subscription3 Days trial$59.993 Months
One-time3
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Disable Ads$19.99
  • Full Version$49.99
1 purchases

Nat20

One-time1
  • Nat20 Patron$3.99

Questions

Is Magic Chess 3D free?
Magic Chess 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nat20 free?
Nat20 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magic Chess 3D or Nat20?
Nat20 is rated higher. Magic Chess 3D averages 3.5 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Nat20 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Magic Chess 3D or Nat20 have ads?
Magic Chess 3D shows ads; Nat20 does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic Chess 3D or Nat20?
Magic Chess 3D ships an update every 3 months, and Nat20 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magic Chess 3D was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nat20 on October 24, 2026.

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