# Magic Tower 3D vs Magic Tower Hero

Magic Tower 3D and Magic Tower Hero both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Magic Tower 3D's written reviews are positive against 37% of Magic Tower Hero's. Magic Tower 3D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Magic Tower Hero's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Tower Hero sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Tower 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Magic Tower 3D against 4.3 for Magic Tower Hero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 155 and 213 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Magic Tower 3D's written reviews are positive against 37% of Magic Tower Hero's.

Magic Tower 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, Magic Tower Hero every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Tower 3D | Magic Tower Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-tower-3d/id1297113005/reviews)** | [4.3 (213 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-tower-hero-dungeonking/id6448417906/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 155 | **213** |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 37.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 402 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gangwen Mei](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101126312) | [HAPPY CAT GAMING (HK) LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583899440) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Tower 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-tower-3d/id1297113005)

Embark on a strategic dungeon crawl with a unique 3D blocky aesthetic. This hybrid RPG and puzzle game challenges you to time your actions, from combat to item collection, across 22 distinct levels.

**Highlights:** 3D blocky visual style, Hybrid RPG and strategy/puzzle gameplay, 22 uniquely designed dungeon levels, 40+ blocky-style characters, 20+ artifacts and weapons, Auto save/load functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 🧠 Strategic and challenging mechanics
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual upgrade from original
- 🎵 Nice background music
- 💰 Playable without mandatory purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌐 Language locked to Chinese with no option to change
- 💸 Requires real money to progress past mid-game
- ⏱️ Slow combat and movement animations
- 🎯 Difficulty spikes make progression unfair
- 📺 Ads for free coins don't work properly

**Reported bugs**

- Ad videos fail to play in game store
- English translation no longer works
- Purchased coins lost after restarting game
- Floor 3 layout is backwards
- Unable to change language settings

**Requested features**

- Language selection option (English translation)
- Daily login rewards system
- Watch ads for free coins feature
- Speed up combat and movement animations
- Game guide or tutorial


### Magic Tower Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-tower-hero-dungeonking/id6448417906)

Embark on a free adventure, solo or with friends, in a world filled with diverse gameplay events and challenges. Collect a vast array of pets, gears, and items, and explore numerous dungeons and levels. A comprehensive social system ensures you're never alone on your journey.

**Highlights:** Free adventure mode, Faction events and boss battles, Massive pet and gear collection, Diverse dungeons and monsters, Comprehensive social system, Unique systems like Relics and Rebirth

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skill Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pet Gift Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wings Gift Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Double Experience Gift Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| $0.99 Privilege gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 Privilege gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| $2.99 Privilege gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Gift Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Privilege gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 Privilege gift | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Privilege Card | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 💡 Great community support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🐛 Unresolved bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when interacting with certain NPCs
- Login issues and lost progress
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to reset stats and talents
- More weapon and skill variety
- Reduced vigor cooldown timer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Tower 3D free?

Magic Tower 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic Tower Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Tower 3D or Magic Tower Hero?

Magic Tower 3D is rated higher. Magic Tower 3D averages 4.3 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Magic Tower Hero averages 4.3 from 213 ratings.

### Do Magic Tower 3D or Magic Tower Hero have ads?

Magic Tower 3D shows ads; Magic Tower Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Tower 3D or Magic Tower Hero?

Magic Tower 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and Magic Tower Hero every 6 weeks. Most recently, Magic Tower 3D was updated on October 26, 2026 and Magic Tower Hero on October 27, 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.*