# The Uncertain vs Magic vs Metal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic vs Metal at 78% against The Uncertain's 31%. Magic vs Metal also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 65). The Uncertain's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic vs Metal sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. The Uncertain asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic vs Metal holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic vs Metal has 1.4K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of The Uncertain's written reviews are positive against 78% of Magic vs Metal's.

The Uncertain ships an update fortnightly, Magic vs Metal monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Uncertain | Magic vs Metal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-uncertain/id1217419087/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-vs-metal/id1521684249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2.1 GB | 981 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ComonGames LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/998454526) | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) |

## What reviewers say

### The Uncertain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-uncertain/id1217419087)

Embark on a sci-fi mystery adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Solve puzzles, make moral choices, and uncover the truth from the perspective of a curious robot.

**Highlights:** Episodic story-driven adventure, Post-apocalyptic setting, Moral choices and decisions, Diverse puzzles, Immersive atmosphere, Accelerometer support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Great storyline and plot
- 🎨 Good graphics and design
- 🤔 Interesting puzzles
- 😂 Humorous elements
- 👍 Well-done presentation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent game-breaking bugs
- 🔄 Character gets stuck/loops
- 🕹️ Imprecise and buggy controls
- 🧱 Difficulty exiting rooms/areas
- 🐢 Slow movement

**Reported bugs**

- Robot gets stuck running in circles on stairs/outside apartment building
- Cannot move after cracking the case
- Turrets shoot through boxes
- Game freezes frequently
- Game locks up when finding heavy object

**Requested features**

- More episodes/chapters
- Hint system for puzzles
- Improved controller support on iOS
- Fix gyroscope issues
- Adjustable graphics quality


### 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 The Uncertain free?

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

### Is Magic vs Metal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Uncertain or Magic vs Metal?

Magic vs Metal is rated higher. The Uncertain averages 3.3 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Magic vs Metal averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do The Uncertain or Magic vs Metal have ads?

Magic vs Metal shows ads; The Uncertain does not.

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

The Uncertain ships an update fortnightly, and Magic vs Metal monthly. Most recently, The Uncertain was updated on September 25, 2026 and Magic vs Metal on September 29, 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.*