# Galactic Survivor vs Doodle Magic

The clearest difference is price: Doodle Magic at Free against Galactic Survivor's $1.99. Doodle Magic also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Galactic Survivor's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 56%) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Doodle Magic is free to download; Galactic Survivor costs $1.99 up front. Doodle Magic sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Galactic Survivor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Galactic Survivor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Magic has 15K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Galactic Survivor's written reviews are positive against 56% of Doodle Magic's.

Galactic Survivor ships an update every 2 months, Doodle Magic every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galactic Survivor | Doodle Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-survivor/id1232474310/reviews)** | [4.3 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-magic-wizard-vs-slime/id6467103305/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 56.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 55 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [John Veloza](https://appshunter.io/developer/662776811) | [Dodjoy HK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650927135) |

## What reviewers say

### Galactic Survivor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-survivor/id1232474310)

Engage in a classic arcade-style space shooter where you defend against waves of UFOs. Dodge incoming enemies and protect yourself from collisions to survive. The game offers a high score widget and an iMessage sticker pack, with more content planned.

**Highlights:** Move and shoot gameplay, UFO evasion mechanics, Lives system, High score widget, iMessage sticker pack

**In-app purchases:** none


### Doodle Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-magic-wizard-vs-slime/id6467103305)

Become a mighty wizard defending a village from monsters and slimes. Upgrade gear, collect skills, and build an indestructible fortress to overcome endless challenges and boss battles. Embark on a tower defense journey.

**Highlights:** Upgrade epic gear and forge powerful wizard, Collect and synthesize gems, Explore and combine mystical skills, Defend against endless slime monsters, Build and upgrade unique ramparts, Challenge Abyss Mode with random monster combinations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Several Crystal | $0.99 | one-time |
| A handful of Crystal | $4.99 | one-time |
| A pile of Crystal | $9.99 | one-time |
| A pack of Crystal | $19.99 | one-time |
| A bag of Crystal | $49.99 | one-time |
| A box of Crystal | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique art style
- 🎨 Customizable abilities
- 💡 Potential for future updates
- 🎮 Enjoyable tower defense experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Targeting/AI issues
- 🔍 Lack of in-game explanations
- ⏱️ Slow progression and grind
- 💰 Monetization concerns
- 🔧 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working
- Overlapping UI elements
- Game crashes and freezes
- Progression issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to control spell targeting
- Improved gem management and combination
- Endless/survival mode
- More diverse enemy types and level design
- Better balance between free-to-play and paid progression


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galactic Survivor free?

Galactic Survivor costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Doodle Magic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Galactic Survivor or Doodle Magic?

Galactic Survivor is rated higher. Galactic Survivor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Doodle Magic averages 4.3 from 15K ratings.

### Do Galactic Survivor or Doodle Magic have ads?

Doodle Magic shows ads; Galactic Survivor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Galactic Survivor or Doodle Magic?

Galactic Survivor ships an update every 2 months, and Doodle Magic every 6 weeks. Most recently, Galactic Survivor was updated on October 21, 2026 and Doodle Magic on October 28, 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.*