# 7 Billion Humans vs Magic Research

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Research at 4.7 against 7 Billion Humans's 4.4. Magic Research also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 76%) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). 7 Billion Humans's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

7 Billion Humans costs $4.99 and Magic Research $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Magic Research holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 156 and 186 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of 7 Billion Humans's written reviews are positive against 95% of Magic Research's.

7 Billion Humans ships an update every 3 days, Magic Research every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 7 Billion Humans | Magic Research |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-billion-humans/id1393923918/reviews) | **[4.7 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-research/id1671272877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 156 | **186** |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **95.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | #168 |
| Size | 142 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Experimental Gameplay Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/423269933) | [Matias Ezequiel Colotto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669682477) |

## What reviewers say

### 7 Billion Humans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/7-billion-humans/id1393923918)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Paid · Puzzle, #192 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Solve programming puzzles by automating swarms of office workers within a unique parallel computing environment. This sequel offers over 60 levels with a new, multi-worker programming language, designed to challenge your logic and problem-solving skills.

**Highlights:** Over 60 programming puzzle levels, New multi-worker programming language, Automate swarms of office workers, Hint and skip systems, Incomprehensible cutscenes, Multiple language support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Excellent puzzle design and logic challenges
- 💡 Innovative programming-based gameplay mechanics
- 😄 Humorous and witty dialogue/storytelling
- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay loop
- 📚 Educational value for learning programming concepts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Screen rotation ignores iOS orientation lock
- 🔊 Cannot disable all sound effects completely
- 🎵 Game blocks background music/audio apps
- 📊 No cloud save/sync between devices
- 📝 Confusing IF/ELSE statement interface

**Reported bugs**

- Screen rotation occurs despite orientation lock being enabled
- Sound cuts out randomly and requires app restart
- Auto-save doesn't work reliably
- Hamburger menu opens under Dynamic Island in portrait mode
- Nearest panel function incorrectly re-evaluates when panel is taken by another worker

**Requested features**

- iCloud/cloud save synchronization across iOS devices
- Option to lock screen orientation
- Ability to disable all sound effects
- Support for background music/audio apps
- More levels and additional content


### Magic Research

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-research/id1671272877)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Lead a new magic institution to discover the secrets of magic and achieve fame. Research spells, build your campus, manage staff, and uncover hidden storylines to win the Tournament of Magic. Enjoy a complete game experience with no ads.

**Highlights:** Cast over 100 spells, Research magic in various schools, Build and manage campus, Manage researchers and apprentices, Discover hidden features and storylines, Retirement bonuses for faster progress

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great idle/incremental game
- 💡 Deep and complex systems
- 🚀 Well-paced progression
- 💰 Worth the price
- ✨ No ads or microtransactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 UI layout issues
- 🐌 Can be grindy
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Text running off page/scrolling issues
- 🐛 Wood resource bug

**Reported bugs**

- On new iPhones, switching away and back causes UI unresponsiveness
- Text running off the page, preventing interaction with buttons
- Wood resource counting backwards
- Becoming stunned for a full minute, unable to act
- Bosses running away from fights

**Requested features**

- Add background music
- Add Chinese language support
- Make monsters pixelated
- Adjustable times for apprentice auto-casting
- Display monstium collection counter during exploration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 7 Billion Humans free?

7 Billion Humans costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic Research free?

Magic Research costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 7 Billion Humans or Magic Research?

Magic Research is rated higher. 7 Billion Humans averages 4.4 out of 5 from 156 ratings, while Magic Research averages 4.7 from 186 ratings.

### Do 7 Billion Humans or Magic Research have ads?

Neither 7 Billion Humans nor Magic Research shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 7 Billion Humans or Magic Research?

7 Billion Humans ships an update every 3 days, and Magic Research every 4 days. Most recently, 7 Billion Humans was updated on October 29, 2026 and Magic Research on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 7 Billion Humans or Magic Research?

7 Billion Humans currently peaks at #121 in the App Store charts, and Magic Research at #168. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*