# Magic vs Localhost

Magic and Localhost both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Localhost's written reviews are positive against 40% of Magic's. Localhost also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Magic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Magic against 4.6 for Localhost. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic has 14K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Magic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Localhost's.

Magic ships an update fortnightly, Localhost weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic | Localhost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-the-gathering-companion/id1455161962/reviews)** | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localhost/id1582612790/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 39.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 223 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wizards of the Coast](https://appshunter.io/developer/491192018) | [N3rd Street Gamers, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502043269) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-the-gathering-companion/id1455161962)

This official app simplifies participation in local store events and personal tournaments for a popular trading card game. It features a life counter, event pairing, standings, and a comprehensive card database. Run your own events for friends or join official store tournaments with ease.

**Highlights:** Built-in life counter, Official app for store events, Event pairing and standings, Home tournament organizer, Card database with 17,000+ cards, Track match results

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great life tracking features
- 💡 Helpful for tournaments and events
- 👍 Useful card database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Unreliable event tracking and score reporting
- 🐛 Inconsistent card database
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and search

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Event scores not properly recorded
- Card database missing information and images
- Search function often unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add ability to view double-sided card details
- Improve search functionality and filters
- Implement deck building and management tools
- Provide historical event data and player statistics


### Localhost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/localhost/id1582612790)

Discover and connect with gaming and esports centers. Purchase gameplay hours, join competitions, and find venues for casual play. The app allows account creation and finding nearby locations.

**Highlights:** Connect with gaming centers, Discover esports competitions, Purchase gameplay hours, Find nearby venues, Create a Localhost account

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic free?

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

### Is Localhost free?

Localhost is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magic or Localhost?

Magic is rated higher. Magic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Localhost averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do Magic or Localhost have ads?

Localhost shows ads; Magic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic or Localhost?

Magic ships an update fortnightly, and Localhost weekly. Most recently, Magic was updated on November 4, 2026 and Localhost on November 3, 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.*