# Magic Level 9 vs BackSlap

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Level 9 at none against BackSlap's 1. Magic Level 9 also leads on ratings volume (112K vs 74) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). BackSlap's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 61%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BackSlap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magic Level 9 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Magic Level 9 against 4.6 for BackSlap. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Level 9 has 112K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Magic Level 9's written reviews are positive against 84% of BackSlap's.

Magic Level 9 ships an update every 4 weeks, BackSlap every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Level 9 | BackSlap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (112K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-level-9-tap-piano-game/id1446874445/reviews)** | [4.6 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backslap/id6737307268/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **112K** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | 61.1% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 272 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kim Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764452695) | [Dotoyou Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480148667) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Level 9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-level-9-tap-piano-game/id1446874445)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Music, #8 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Tap black tiles to the rhythm of popular and trending songs. This game offers a relaxing yet challenging piano experience for all skill levels, with new tracks added regularly. Enjoy a vast library of music and test your speed and accuracy.

**Highlights:** Vast library of trending songs, Relaxing piano gameplay, Tap, hold, and double-tap tiles, Challenge speed and accuracy, New tracks added regularly, Free to play

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great song selection
- 💯 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable avatar and backgrounds
- 🎉 Exciting new songs added frequently

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Misleading advertisements
- 🚧 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔥 Too many intrusive ads
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls and hit detection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Tiles not registering taps correctly
- App crashing on launch for some users
- Ads displaying inappropriate content
- Certain songs not available despite being advertised

**Requested features**

- Add more K-pop and Latin songs
- Implement an offline mode
- Reduce ad frequency or offer ad-free option
- Improve song syncing and timing accuracy


### BackSlap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backslap/id6737307268)

A quirky music rhythm game with simple one-finger controls. Enjoy endless fun with over 80 free songs featuring humorous themes like back slapping and panda karaoke. Tap to the beat and aim for high scores based on your accuracy.

**Highlights:** One-finger controls, Over 80 free songs, Quirky themes, Rhythm-based tapping, Score ranking based on accuracy

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slap Master | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and appealing art style
- 🎶 Great music and rhythm
- 👍 Easy to learn and play
- 💡 Creative concept (massaging/rhythm game)
- ✨ Smooth gameplay and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Songs can be too long
- 😴 Gameplay can be monotonous/hypnotic
- ✋ Gameplay can cause hand cramps
- 📉 Lack of challenge in higher difficulties
- 🔊 Audio issues (failure/no music)

**Reported bugs**

- Audio failure
- Crashing when trying to watch ads
- Scores not updating after achieving SSS
- No music playing
- Imported songs not playable

**Requested features**

- More animal series or new songs
- Tasks or events for rewards
- Customizable button skins
- Option for dual-key (left/right)
- More varied melodies and譜面 (charts)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Level 9 free?

Magic Level 9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BackSlap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Level 9 or BackSlap?

Magic Level 9 is rated higher. Magic Level 9 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 112K ratings, while BackSlap averages 4.6 from 74 ratings.

### Do Magic Level 9 or BackSlap have ads?

Both Magic Level 9 and BackSlap show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Level 9 or BackSlap?

Magic Level 9 ships an update every 4 weeks, and BackSlap every 10 days. Most recently, Magic Level 9 was updated on November 10, 2026 and BackSlap on November 9, 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.*