(re)format Z vs Magic vs Metal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
(re)format Z
In a dystopian Zurich controlled by LIBRIA Corp, you play as Alice, a hacker recruited by "The Resistance." Sneak past security, uncover corporate secrets, and learn about historical events that shaped the world to spark a revolution.
- Stealth gameplay
- Futuristic Zurich setting
- Uncover corporate secrets
- Historical narrative
- Outsmart security systems
- Collect data fragments
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Embark on a quest to become the programmer of liberty! Alice’s attempt to hack into the LIBRIA Corp's protocol proved unsuccessful. She was then suddenly contacted by a mysterious underground organization calling itself “The Resistance”. Alice is in danger – LIBRIA has full control over the citizens and they know what she has done. The Resistance is certain: Alice’s actions will lead to a revolution. To uncover the truth behind LIBRIA, Alice has to sneak past surveillance cameras, drones and security guards. While she makes her way through futuristic Zurich, the Resistance shows her the significance of several locations that led to the reformation – in the same place, 600 years ago. The time has come to fight for liberty. Start a revolution. - Immerse yourself into a dark vision of a Zurich under the control of LIBRIA - Learn more about what happened 500 years ago in Zurich and how it changed the world forever - Deal with tricky situations and outsmart cleverly designed security systems - Collect lost data fragments and learn more about LIBRIA Corp's secrets Compatibility: Recommended: iPhone SE or higher, iPad Air 2 or higher Required: iPhone 5S or higher, iPad Air or higher
Magic vs Metal
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.
- 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
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Centuries after a meteor impact nearly wipes out mankind, two factions evolve - one biological, the other mechanical. Now, both are locked in a desperate war for survival. Choose your hero, summon an unstoppable army, unleash devastating powers, and wipe out the enemy in this action-packed real-time strategy game. -------------------------------------------- REAL TIME STRATEGY (RTS) OR THIRD-PERSON-SHOOTER (TPS) Choose your faction, choose your hero, and go to war. Play with one hand while commanding above the battlefield, or join the battle in an action-packed third-person shooter - the choice is yours! MASSIVE CAMPAIGN Wage war across a post-apocalyptic world as you attack and defend in a massive single-player campaign. POWERFUL SPELLS & HEROES Choose from six unique heroes, each with dozens of powerful spells to bring into battle. Crush your enemies with the Berserker, disintegrate them with the Nova, overwhelm them with the armies of the Necromancer, and more! CRAFT POWERFUL ITEMS Collect items and use them to craft rare and powerful artifacts that supercharge your heroes, spells, and troops! GRAPHICS Experience incredible 3D graphics, dynamic lighting, and detailed particle effects. You'll be immersed in this dark and war-torn fantasy world! FANTASY MEETS SCI-FI Summon fantasy creatures, or build sci-fi war machines. Cast spells, or unleash firepower. Use magic or technology to win the war - the choice is yours in this unique merging of genres! SOCIAL MEDIA Find us (@FoursakenMedia) on Discord, Twitter, or Facebook for the latest news and updates!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Magic vs Metal at 4.9 against (re)format Z's 4.1. Magic vs Metal also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 46%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 18). (re)format Z's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Magic vs Metal sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. (re)format Z asks for nothing beyond the download.
Magic vs Metal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic vs Metal has 1.4K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of (re)format Z's written reviews are positive against 79% of Magic vs Metal's.
(re)format Z ships an update every 3 weeks, Magic vs Metal monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | (re)format Z | Magic vs Metal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (18 ratings) | 4.9 (1.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | 79.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 1.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 577 MB | 981 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Blindflug | Foursaken Media |
Customer experience
(re)format Z
Magic vs Metal
Bugs and requests
(re)format Z
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Magic vs Metal
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
5 requests- Multiplayer and co-op modes
- More campaign content
- Ability to disable auto-fire
- Seamless view switching
- Improved inventory management
In-app purchases
(re)format Z
No in-app purchases
Magic vs Metal
- Rare Coins$0.99
- Bonus Vault$2.99
- Battle Pass$4.99
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- Rare Coins$4.99
- Special Offer$4.99
- Unlock Magi$6.99
- Unlock Mecha$6.99
- Unlock All$9.99
- Rare Coins$9.99
- Remove Ads$9.99
- Special Offer$9.99
- Rare Coins$19.99
- Special Offer$19.99
- Rare Coins$49.99
Questions
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