# Storm Count vs Magic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Storm Count at 100% against Magic's 34%. Storm Count also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 24) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Magic's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (156K vs 10). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Storm Count asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic has 156K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Storm Count's written reviews are positive against 34% of Magic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm Count | Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-count/id1348614793/reviews) | **[4.6 (156K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-the-gathering-arena/id1496227521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **156K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 34.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#19** |
| Size | 16 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brandon Slaght](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220543513) | [Wizards of the Coast](https://appshunter.io/developer/491192018) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-count/id1348614793)

This app helps Magic: The Gathering players track mana and storm counts during games. It offers a quick and easy way to manage these crucial game elements, especially for specific deck types. A simple shake resets the counters for the next match.

**Highlights:** Mana tracking, Storm count tracking, Quick reset via shake, Designed for U/R Storm decks, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-the-gathering-arena/id1496227521)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Card, #25 Top Grossing · Strategy, #50 Top Free · Strategy, #59 Top Free · Card, #111 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Experience the original fantasy collectible card game digitally. Discover strategies, build unique decks, and battle friends worldwide. Offers a comprehensive tutorial for new players and various game modes for seasoned veterans.

**Highlights:** Digital collectible card game, Deck building and strategy, Online multiplayer battles, Tutorial for new players, Multiple game formats, Cosmetic customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 750 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jurassic World Lands | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fallout Companion Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,600 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4x Rare Wildcards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Pass Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3,400 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4x Mythic Wildcards | $19.99 | one-time |
| Spark Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Massacre Girl Pack Pre-order | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Oko Pack Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Pack Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 9,200 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Sorin Pack Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great way to play Magic on the go
- 🎨 Excellent visual representation of the game
- 💰 Generous free-to-play model
- 🕹️ Smooth and intuitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Convenient for players who can't meet in person

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🕹️ Clunky UI and navigation
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win concerns
- 🔀 Rigged matchmaking and unfair shuffling algorithm
- 🕰️ Slow performance on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Cards not working as intended
- Inability to select or interact with certain game elements
- Inconsistent behavior when app crashes during matches
- Sync issues between mobile and desktop accounts

**Requested features**

- Ability to trade or recycle unwanted cards
- Improved deck building tools and organization
- Support for multiplayer formats like Commander and Two-Headed Giant
- Option to disable animations and speed up gameplay
- Better integration between mobile and desktop versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm Count free?

Storm Count is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Storm Count or Magic?

Magic is rated higher. Storm Count averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Magic averages 4.6 from 156K ratings.

### Do Storm Count or Magic have ads?

Neither Storm Count nor Magic shows ads.

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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.*