Comparison

ShellFire vs MagicCraft

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

Head to head
About

ShellFire

Engage in thrilling 5v5 battles with diverse game modes like Escort and Death Match. Survive intense Zombie Rush rounds against a BOSS for special rewards. Strategize with Rune combinations and earn Badges to boost character stats.

Highlights
  • 5v5 Battle Modes (Escort, Death Match, Capture Points)
  • Zombie Rush Bonus Mode with BOSS battles
  • Rune system for character customization
  • Badge system for character stat bonuses
  • Weekly new Heroes and Skins
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===== Game Features ===== [Game Battle Mode] Fighting 5 vs 5 with the most current mode! Play all Game Escort Battle Modes, Death Match, Capture Points that you can only find in ShellFire, win points or defeat all enemies to get the most kills! You can play everything on ShellFire! [Zombie Rush Bonus Mode] The most 10 intense rounds! The worst dream you can imagine! Beat the Zombie BOSS to get an Attractive Prize, Conquer the Zombie BOSS and get a Special Reward that you can't imagine. [Rune Game Feature] Combine the 3 types of Rune: Attack, Defense and Support to get strength that exceeds your opponents and become No.1 throughout the Game Mode and Rank Match [Badge / Game Emblem Feature] Conquer all enemies in all game modes and get experience to increase Batches to get a character status bonus that can take you to the top of the ranking [Latest Heroes and Skins Every Week] Get the latest Heroes and Skins in every update with different sensations and fantasies in each skill, conquer all the enemies you face and be a winner

About

MagicCraft

Engage in team-based arena combat with diverse game modes and strategic objectives. Collect unique cosmetics, climb the ranks, and compete with friends in an ever-evolving world. Earn rewards and participate in community events.

Highlights
  • Team vs Team MOBA combat
  • Multiple game modes (Capture the Point, Escort, Skull Grab)
  • Ranked ladder progression
  • Collectible hero skins
  • Community events and rewards
  • Web3 integration for earning
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Immerse yourself in the growing world of MagicCraft, an exciting TEAM vs TEAM MOBA game that features some of your favorite game modes in arena-style combat. The game is set in the expansive world of the Ashvales, a constantly updated universe to bring you exciting new storylines. Play using different heroes, defeat the enemy team, and secure your spot as your team’s MVP! Join our Web3 lobbies at https://lobby.magiccraft.io to earn MCRT! EXCITING GAME MODES! •MagicCraft currently has three major game modes: Capture the Point, Escort, and Skull Grab. •These three feature different ways to play the game and teams need to constantly adjust their strategy according to the flow of the combat. CLIMB UP THE RANKS! •Rise through the ranked ladder and prove yourself to be the best player on your server. •MagicCraft is an ecosystem where competitive players are rewarded for their skill and hard work while casual players also get to enjoy the game at their own pace. COLLECT UNIQUE COSMETICS! •Play the game with the style you want! Get unique skins for the heroes you want to play and become the envy of players worldwide. There’s nothing players love more than making their characters look good when playing games and I know we’re not an exception! COMPETE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! •Form teams with your friends or compete against other people to experience the true sense of competition. •Create a dedicated squad and dominate through the different game modes with unique strategies and reap the rewards! PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY EVENTS! •Keep yourself updated with community news and watch out for regular events. Earn tons of rewards and interact with the community and the MagicCraft team. MagicCraft is different from the traditional MOBA game that uses the same formula that most players have been playing for years. In this arena-style combat game, you’ll need to keep important objectives in mind before you go blindly into a fight. Use your champion’s strength to support the team and fight your way to become the victor. It all begins by entering the world of the Ashvales today!

Screenshots

ShellFire4 screens
MagicCraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MagicCraft at 4.3 against ShellFire's 3.2. MagicCraft also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 34%). ShellFire's advantage is ratings volume (329 vs 49) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. ShellFire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MagicCraft sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MagicCraft holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShellFire has 329 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of ShellFire's written reviews are positive against 75% of MagicCraft's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShellFire ships an update monthly, MagicCraft every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ShellFire versus MagicCraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShellFireMagicCraft
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (329 ratings)4.3 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.7% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings329 — better49
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size721 MB1.4 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPT Telekomunikasi SelularMagicCraft

Customer experience

ShellFire

All ratings329 ratings
Positive51.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative40.4%
Written reviews627 reviews
Positive33.7%
Neutral11.0%
Negative55.3%

MagicCraft

All ratings49 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative20.0%

User reviews

ShellFire

From 329 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 🎮 Overwatch-like experience
  • 👍 Variety of heroes and abilities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
  • 🔒 Banning issues and lack of communication from developers
  • 💰 Progression and monetization model needs improvement

MagicCraft

From 49 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Visually stunning graphics
  • 🎮 Engaging gameplay
  • 💡 Innovative Web3/P2E concept
  • 🚀 Potential for future growth
  • 👍 Addictive and fun

Room to improve

  • 💥 Frequent crashes
  • 📉 High difficulty (like Dark Souls)
  • ❓ Unclear objectives/gameplay loop
  • 💸 Unlocking characters requires real money/currency
  • 🚫 No clear direction on earning in-game currency

Bugs and requests

ShellFire

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Matches with missing players or bots
  • Inability to leave matches

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve character balancing
  • Implement a more robust matchmaking system
  • Increase communication with the community

MagicCraft

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Constant crashing during gameplay
  • Game freezes
  • Laggy performance
  • Powers/abilities not working
  • Inability to start lobbies or quick start games
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  • Account verification failing
  • Shield ability not functioning
  • Ultimate abilities auto-casting
  • Issues with movement and turning
  • Inability to customize ability placement
  • Bluetooth headset losing sound during matches

Requested features

9 requests
  • More camera and control options
  • Ability to change control layout (move skills)
  • Website/forum/Discord for community
  • Clearer objectives and progression system
  • More ways to earn in-game currency without real money
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  • Fix for adding players after a match
  • Accessible in-game shop
  • Improve trophy/XP gain rate
  • Fix for Bluetooth headset audio issues

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ShellFire

One-time10
  • 60 Ruby$0.99
  • Weekly Card$1.99
  • Monty Card$3.99
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  • 300 Ruby$4.99
  • 600 Ruby$9.99
  • 980 Ruby$15.99
  • Lv.5 Attack Rune Pack$15.99
  • 1980 Ruby$34.99
  • 3280 Ruby$54.99
  • 6480 Ruby$99.99
5 purchases

MagicCraft

One-time5
  • Pinch of Crystals$4.99
  • Bundle of Crystals$9.99
  • Bag of Crystals$19.99
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  • Crate of Crystals$49.99
  • Chest of Crystals$99.99

Questions

Is ShellFire free?
ShellFire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MagicCraft free?
MagicCraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ShellFire or MagicCraft?
MagicCraft is rated higher. ShellFire averages 3.2 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while MagicCraft averages 4.3 from 49 ratings.
Do ShellFire or MagicCraft have ads?
Neither ShellFire nor MagicCraft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ShellFire or MagicCraft?
ShellFire ships an update monthly, and MagicCraft every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShellFire was updated on October 22, 2026 and MagicCraft on October 22, 2026.

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