Comparison

Unseen AR vs Magic vs Metal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Unseen AR

Experience an augmented reality survival game where invisible zombies invade your surroundings. Utilize various weapons and unique controls to defend yourself, capture gameplay moments, and share your victories with friends. Boost your skills in the training area before facing the full invisible horde.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality gameplay
  • Invisible zombie invasion
  • Variety of weapons
  • Built-in photo and video capture
  • One-touch controls
  • ReplayKit sharing
Features
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First, there were zombies - then came THE UNSEEN. A new virus not only makes the undead more biting, but invisible as well. UNSEEN AR is a unique arcade-style survival simulator. Rather than battling zombies in some abstract CG arena, you’ll fight them at home or work or even in the bathroom. Boost your skills in the free training area and get ready for THE UNSEEN. Via in-app purchase, you can release the invisible zombie horde to get the full experience. With a variety of weapons, it's for you to take on the faceless hordes and capture your best moments on photo and video to impress your friends. This is what AR was made for… and more. FEATURES: ► Built-in video and photo features to capture your gameplay ► Unique one-touch controls - tap-to-shoot, tap-and-hold to focus-shoot and drag-swipe to select a weapon ► Do it your way - Choose your Power Up’s wisely or dare to face a Challenge. ► Share your success - Record your gameplay with ReplayKit and share it with your friends. ► Choose your favorite weapon - Baseball bat, Pistol, Shotgun & grenades will come with different damages, ranges and availabilities. Train to find your Excalibur. REQUIREMENTS: This game requires an ARKit compatible device and access to the camera. It is designed for iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. NOT SUPPORTED: iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad 2 Air, iPad Mini, and older devices

About

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.

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
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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!

Screenshots

Unseen AR4 screens
Magic vs Metal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic vs Metal at 79% against Unseen AR's 19%. Magic vs Metal also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 8). Unseen AR's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Unseen AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magic vs Metal sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic vs Metal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic vs Metal has 1.4K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Unseen AR's written reviews are positive against 79% of Magic vs Metal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unseen AR ships an update every 2 weeks, Magic vs Metal monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Unseen AR versus Magic vs Metal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnseen ARMagic vs Metal
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (8 ratings)4.9 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews79.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB981 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperUnit9Foursaken Media

Customer experience

Unseen AR

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.3%

Magic vs Metal

All ratings1,376 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative12.8%

Bugs and requests

Unseen AR

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

1 purchases

Unseen AR

One-time1
  • UNSEEN AR full game$1.99
10 purchases

Magic vs Metal

One-time10
  • Rare Coins$0.99
  • Bonus Vault$2.99
  • Battle Pass$4.99
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  • Rare Coins$4.99
  • Unlock Magi$6.99
  • Unlock Mecha$6.99
  • Unlock All$9.99
  • Rare Coins$9.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Rare Coins$19.99

Questions

Is Unseen AR free?
Unseen AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic vs Metal free?
Magic vs Metal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Unseen AR or Magic vs Metal?
Magic vs Metal is rated higher. Unseen AR averages 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Magic vs Metal averages 4.9 from 1.4K ratings.
Do Unseen AR or Magic vs Metal have ads?
Magic vs Metal shows ads; Unseen AR does not.
Which is updated more often, Unseen AR or Magic vs Metal?
Unseen AR ships an update every 2 weeks, and Magic vs Metal monthly. Most recently, Unseen AR was updated on November 4, 2026 and Magic vs Metal on November 3, 2026.

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