# GO Hatch Eggs vs Magic

The clearest difference is rating: Magic at 4.6 against GO Hatch Eggs's 3.7. Magic also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 0%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). GO Hatch Eggs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Magic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic has 156K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of GO Hatch Eggs's written reviews are positive against 34% of Magic's.

GO Hatch Eggs ships an update every 5 months, Magic weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GO Hatch Eggs | Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-hatch-eggs/id1160596081/reviews) | **[4.6 (156K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-the-gathering-arena/id1496227521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **156K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **34.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#20** |
| Size | 14 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Marco Contino](https://appshunter.io/developer/989607126) | [Wizards of the Coast](https://appshunter.io/developer/491192018) |

## What reviewers say

### GO Hatch Eggs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-hatch-eggs/id1160596081)

This app helps users hatch eggs more efficiently by tracking their movement speed. It sends notifications when users are moving too fast to hatch eggs, ideal for activities like running or biking. Users can customize the speed threshold and notification sounds.

**Highlights:** Tracks movement speed for efficient egg hatching, Sends notifications for exceeding speed threshold, Customizable speed threshold, Customizable notification sounds, Automatic power down of location services, Supports running and biking activities

**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:** #20 Top Grossing · Card, #26 Top Grossing · Strategy, #55 Top Free · Strategy, #65 Top Free · Card, #113 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 GO Hatch Eggs free?

GO Hatch Eggs 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, GO Hatch Eggs or Magic?

Magic is rated higher. GO Hatch Eggs averages 3.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Magic averages 4.6 from 156K ratings.

### Do GO Hatch Eggs or Magic have ads?

Neither GO Hatch Eggs nor Magic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GO Hatch Eggs or Magic?

GO Hatch Eggs ships an update every 5 months, and Magic weekly. Most recently, GO Hatch Eggs was updated on October 29, 2026 and Magic on October 31, 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.*