# Magic vs Scream The Game

The clearest difference is rating: Magic at 4.6 against Scream The Game's 3.7. Magic also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (156K vs 166). Scream The Game's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 24) and review sentiment (53% vs 34%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Scream The Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic has 156K ratings behind it against 166, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Magic's written reviews are positive against 53% of Scream The Game's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Magic ships an update weekly, Scream The Game every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic | Scream The Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (156K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-the-gathering-arena/id1496227521/reviews)** | [3.7 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scream-the-game/id6445820145/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **156K** | 166 |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | **52.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | #97 |
| Size | 265 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wizards of the Coast](https://appshunter.io/developer/491192018) | [Goliath BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/663801181) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-the-gathering-arena/id1496227521)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Card, #23 Top Grossing · Strategy, #51 Top Free · Strategy, #60 Top Free · Card, #104 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Experience the original fantasy collectible card game digitally. Discover strategies, build unique decks, and battle friends worldwide. Offers a comprehensive tutorial for new players and various game modes for seasoned veterans.

**Highlights:** Digital collectible card game, Deck building and strategy, Online multiplayer battles, Tutorial for new players, Multiple game formats, Cosmetic customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 750 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jurassic World Lands | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fallout Companion Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,600 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4x Rare Wildcards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Pass Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3,400 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4x Mythic Wildcards | $19.99 | one-time |
| Spark Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Massacre Girl Pack Pre-order | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Oko Pack Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Pack Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 9,200 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Sorin Pack Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great way to play Magic on the go
- 🎨 Excellent visual representation of the game
- 💰 Generous free-to-play model
- 🕹️ Smooth and intuitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Convenient for players who can't meet in person

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🕹️ Clunky UI and navigation
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win concerns
- 🔀 Rigged matchmaking and unfair shuffling algorithm
- 🕰️ Slow performance on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Cards not working as intended
- Inability to select or interact with certain game elements
- Inconsistent behavior when app crashes during matches
- Sync issues between mobile and desktop accounts

**Requested features**

- Ability to trade or recycle unwanted cards
- Improved deck building tools and organization
- Support for multiplayer formats like Commander and Two-Headed Giant
- Option to disable animations and speed up gameplay
- Better integration between mobile and desktop versions


### Scream The Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scream-the-game/id6445820145)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Free · Strategy, #142 Top Free · Board (US App Store)

This app enhances a cooperative real-time board game by featuring Ghost Face's voice. Players must work together to complete game objectives before time runs out, while Ghost Face taunts and stalks them. The app offers adjustable difficulty and language settings for a more intense experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time cooperative gameplay, Interactive Ghost Face voice calls, Adjustable difficulty modes, Customizable language settings, Tense and fast-paced experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun game
- 👻 Great Ghostface interactions
- 🎥 Exciting and fast-paced gameplay
- 🎉 Enjoyable for family and friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. Ghostface not calling, app crashing)
- 🕰️ Repetitive setup (having to re-enter player names/photos each game)
- 🔊 Volume/audio issues (quiet voice, missing sound effects)
- 🤔 Unbalanced difficulty (normal mode too easy, hard mode too hard)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or freezing
- Ghostface not calling at all in certain game modes
- Incorrect difficulty settings (normal/hard mode swapped)
- Issues with volume and audio playback

**Requested features**

- Save player profiles to avoid repeated setup
- Add more locations/interactions beyond just high school and Macher house
- Provide more customization options (e.g. timer, difficulty settings)
- Improve Ghostface's call frequency and threat variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic free?

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

### Is Scream The Game free?

Scream The Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magic or Scream The Game?

Magic is rated higher. Magic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 156K ratings, while Scream The Game averages 3.7 from 166 ratings.

### Do Magic or Scream The Game have ads?

Neither Magic nor Scream The Game shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic or Scream The Game?

Magic ships an update weekly, and Scream The Game every 6 months. Most recently, Magic was updated on November 1, 2026 and Scream The Game on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Magic or Scream The Game?

Magic currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and Scream The Game at #97. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*