# ShellFire vs MagicCraft

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ShellFire | MagicCraft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellfire-moba-fps/id1441396449/reviews) | **[4.3 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magiccraft-pvp/id1638183525/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **329** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | 33.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 721 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PT Telekomunikasi Selular](https://appshunter.io/developer/580104222) | [MagicCraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638183887) |

## What reviewers say

### ShellFire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellfire-moba-fps/id1441396449)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Ruby | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Card | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monty Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Ruby | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Ruby | $9.99 | one-time |
| 980 Ruby | $15.99 | one-time |
| Lv.5 Attack Rune Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1980 Ruby | $34.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Ruby | $54.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Ruby | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Matches with missing players or bots
- Inability to leave matches

**Requested features**

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


### MagicCraft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magiccraft-pvp/id1638183525)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinch of Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Crystals | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Crystals | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 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

**Reported bugs**

- Constant crashing during gameplay
- Game freezes
- Laggy performance
- Powers/abilities not working
- Inability to start lobbies or quick start games

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*