# Magic World vs Maximus 2

The clearest difference is ads: Magic World at none against Maximus 2's shown. Magic World also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Maximus 2's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 40%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic World sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Maximus 2 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Maximus 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maximus 2 has 2.5K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Magic World's written reviews are positive against 71% of Maximus 2's.

Magic World ships an update every 10 months, Maximus 2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic World | Maximus 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-world-super-tiny-wizard/id1363474413/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximus-2/id1554432924/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **70.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 669 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wipoo Chatwaranon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078060940) | [Four Fats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362798072) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-world-super-tiny-wizard/id1363474413)

Embark on a 2D side-scrolling adventure as tiny medieval characters. Explore exotic locations, battle monsters, collect coins, and rescue a captured fairy from the Skull Boss. Unlock new characters and defeat challenging bosses.

**Highlights:** 2D Side-scrolling platformer RPG, Multiple tiny characters (Wizard, Witcher, Priest, Fairy), Explore exotic locations (Pine Hills, Temple, Dungeon, Volcano), Battle monsters and defeat bosses, Collect coins and unlock characters, Ranking stage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ADS | $0.99 | one-time |


### Maximus 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maximus-2/id1554432924)

Embark on a fantasy beat-em-up adventure with satisfying combat. Fight solo or team up with up to 4 players in a continuous, single-shot story. Choose from unique heroes and utilize teamwork to overcome enemies.

**Highlights:** Satisfying combat mechanics, Up to 4-player co-op multiplayer, Continuous single-shot story, Diverse hero roles and weapons, Teamwork and revive mechanics, Online and local multiplayer support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40x Continues | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Gold Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| FOUR EPIC SKINS PACK! | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Gold Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and easy to learn controls
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 💡 Ability to buy all characters upfront
- 👍 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 👍 Enjoyable retro-style beat 'em up experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes on some devices
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported
- 🔍 Short story mode
- 💰 Expensive to unlock all characters
- 🔍 Difficulty spikes in later levels

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Freezing and unresponsiveness
- Progression/save data loss
- Multiplayer connectivity issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and story content
- Ability to play as villain characters
- Level creator mode
- Controller support
- Improved enemy balancing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic World free?

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

### Is Maximus 2 free?

Maximus 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic World or Maximus 2?

Maximus 2 is rated higher. Magic World averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Maximus 2 averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Magic World or Maximus 2 have ads?

Maximus 2 shows ads; Magic World does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic World or Maximus 2?

Magic World ships an update every 10 months, and Maximus 2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magic World was updated on October 4, 2026 and Maximus 2 on October 12, 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.*