# Idle Magic vs Dragon Survival

The clearest difference is ads: Idle Magic at none against Dragon Survival's shown. Idle Magic also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Dragon Survival's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 35%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Magic sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Dragon Survival sells 37 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Idle Magic against 4.7 for Dragon Survival. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 644 and 358 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Idle Magic's written reviews are positive against 62% of Dragon Survival's.

Idle Magic ships an update every 5 days, Dragon Survival every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Magic | Dragon Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (644 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-magic/id1479138611/reviews) | **[4.7 (358 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-survival/id6453701946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **644** | 358 |
| Positive reviews | 35.2% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 225 MB | 935 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [REALITY SQUARED GAME CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089468219) | [AlchemistGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547581279) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-magic/id1479138611)

Embark on an epic medieval magic adventure where you recruit heroes to automatically battle and defend your kingdom. Strategically manage your troops to gather resources, upgrade skills, and challenge powerful bosses in this addictive idle clicker game.

**Highlights:** Idle System for automatic battles, Recruit and manage heroes, Strategic troop arrangement, Dig for gold and collect airdrops, Upgrade skills, Boss Challenges

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Gems_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Gift | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Gems_2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Gems_3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy Gems_4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy Gems_5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Buy Gems_6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Adds fun and entertainment
- 💡 Interesting take on idle tower defense/merge RPG

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads not working or crashing the game
- 🐛 Offline earnings not working
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🐛 Progression issues due to full slots

**Reported bugs**

- Offline earning not working
- 300 seconds feature not available
- Crashes after watching ads
- Sound randomly stops playing
- Upgrade system freezing the game

**Requested features**

- More stages in the arena
- Less randomness in the gem wheel
- Option to dispose of units


### Dragon Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-survival/id6453701946)

Defend your village from monster attacks using legendary dragons. Combine infinite skills and dragon abilities to become the last survivor. Evade enemies with a dash function and face over 50 unique bosses.

**Highlights:** Infinite skill combinations, 24 types of dragon skills, Dash function for survival, Over 50 unique bosses, Weapon performance enhancement

**In-app purchases (37)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Must-Need Package! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Box 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Growth Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nameless One | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magician of Wisdom | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stage 3 Growth Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Greedy Nine Tailed Fox | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Devourer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Berserker of Fury | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lazy Dark Lord | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stage 2 Growth Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Stage 4 Growth Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Box 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stage 5 Growth Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stage 6 Growth Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stage 7 Growth Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mokoji Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Lv. 1 Support | $5.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ad Removal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Box 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Durun Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Monthly Plan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Roulette Event Package 8 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Roulette Event Package 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Package 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Lv. 3 Support | $12.99 | one-time |
| 7-Day Event Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super-Special Lv. 1 Support | $17.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Pass PLUS | $17.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| 6,000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Package 3 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 13,000 Gems | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging survivor-like gameplay mechanics
- 🐉 Attractive dragon designs and IP integration
- ⏸️ Ability to pause and resume runs seamlessly
- 🎯 Multiple playstyles and build variety
- ⚡ Smooth gameplay rhythm and feel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Predatory monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 💸 Excessive grinding required for progression
- 🔒 Overly restrictive tutorial forcing player decisions
- 📱 Frequent crashes on older devices
- 🌐 Network connectivity issues and loading problems

**Reported bugs**

- Game stuck on loading screen with network error
- Update prompt appears but no update available
- Blue screen appears after using back button
- Game crashes 1-3 minutes into runs
- Crashes on iOS 14.3

**Requested features**

- Add more dragon characters
- Controller support (Xbox, etc.)
- Visible gear/equipment on character model
- Additional equipment types (pendants, rings)
- Endless mode or free energy grinding options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Magic free?

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

### Is Dragon Survival free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Idle Magic or Dragon Survival?

Dragon Survival is rated higher. Idle Magic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 644 ratings, while Dragon Survival averages 4.7 from 358 ratings.

### Do Idle Magic or Dragon Survival have ads?

Dragon Survival shows ads; Idle Magic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Magic or Dragon Survival?

Idle Magic ships an update every 5 days, and Dragon Survival every 2 weeks. Most recently, Idle Magic was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dragon Survival on October 24, 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.*