Comparison

Magic vs Clockonomics

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic

Experience the original fantasy collectible card game digitally. Build unique decks, master strategies, and battle friends or AI in various game modes. Discover new cards and unlock rewards through a comprehensive tutorial and engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Collect and build unique decks
  • Master diverse strategies
  • Battle friends and AI
  • Explore multiple game formats
  • Engaging tutorial system
  • Unlock cards and rewards
  • Stunning battlefields and effects
Features
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Welcome to the digital Multiverse! Magic: The Gathering is the original trading card game- and now you can download and start playing for free with your friends from anywhere! Magic: The Gathering Arena empowers you to discover your strategy, meet the planeswalkers, explore the multiverse, and battle friends around the world. Collect, build and master your unique deck that will become its own legend. Your battle is only the beginning; duel on stunning battlefields, and enjoy Arena’s game changing battle effects and immerse yourself in the game. Start playing for free, challenge your friends, unlock cards, and feel the magic of the original fantasy CCG! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Never played Magic before? No problem! Magic: The Gathering Arena’s tutorial system takes you through the playstyles so you can find your strategy and decide if you’re the type to overwhelm your opponent with brute strength, if subterfuge is more your style, or anything in between. Meet characters from around the multiverse and try out spells and artifacts that make learning to play the original fantasy collectible card game quick and fun. It’s never been easier to play Magic! Collect cards to build a deck that matches your personality, then master your strategy to battle friends and be part of the TCG that started them all. GAME ON(LINE) The original TCG is now digital! Explore the fantasy worlds of Magic: The Gathering Arena and build your deck, play a variety of game formats to collect cards, master multiple strategies, and hone your skills against friends or the AI. With multiple game formats like Draft and Brawl, 15 unlockable collectible decks, and explosive card combo effects: Your ideal Magic: The Gathering playstyle is at your fingertips! Show off eye-popping cosmetics like avatars, card sleeves, and pets and collect daily rewards to grow your collection and build powerful decks that reflect your personal strategy. CHALLENGE AND PLAY Duel your friends for glory or enter in-game tournaments for exciting prizes! With Draft and Brawl pairing, there is always someone to game with. Special in-game events offer exciting rewards, and with Esports qualifiers your Pro-Magic dreams are closer than you think in the Arena Premier Play League! Queue into casual battles to hone your strategy at your own pace, or battle in Esports qualifiers and frequent tournaments to flaunt your mastery. FANTASY AND MAGIC Dive into the fantasy planes of Magic: The Gathering and write your own legend through Magic’s immersive lore and vibrant card art. Find your path through the multiverse using only favorite characters and their most iconic spells and artifacts, or create a theme deck with a narrative that makes sense only to you. Your story is only just beginning! All prices inclusive of VAT. Wizards of the Coast, Magic: The Gathering, Magic: The Gathering Arena, their respective logos, Magic, the mana symbols, the planeswalker symbol, and all character names and their distinctive likenesses are property of Wizards of the Coast LLC. ©2019-2026 Wizards. Please visit https://company.wizards.com/legal/wizards-coasts-privacy-policy to view Wizards of the Coast's privacy policy and https://company.wizards.com/legal/terms to view Wizards of the Coast's terms of use.

About

Clockonomics

Features
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Elevate Game Night. Ignite the Competition. Bring a new level of excitement and intensity to your favorite multiplayer games with the dynamic of time. Whether you're deep into a strategic board game or doing a multi-player card battle, each player's timer ensures every moment counts, and keeps the game moving forward. Everyone Gets Their Moment. Every player gets their own individual timer which counts down on their turn, to make sure gameplay stays fair, fast, and fiercely competitive. Watch as players strategize, react, and feel the adrenaline rush as their time ticks away. Stay Focused, Stay Ahead. Effortlessly switch between players with a simple tap on their name, tapping the background goes to the next player. Clearly assigned colors help you quickly identify who's in the hot seat, keeping the action seamless and the tension thrilling. Turn Up the Intensity. The clock is ticking. Feel the thrill as each second matters, pushing everyone to play their best. No more debates over turn lengths, just pure, uninterrupted gaming excitement. Bring home the ultimate timer app, designed for players who love the game and built to keep the pace exciting for everyone. Game on! How It Works: Each player begins with a fixed amount of time for the entire game (e.g., 20 minutes each). Their timer only counts down during their own turns, which can be switched on the fly or paused if needed. This keeps the game moving smoothly and adds a layer of strategy. Take a long turn now, but you may have to shorten your next. Manage your time carefully to outlast your opponents. For added strategy, long-press a player name to transfer time between players. Add Clockonomics to your game today!

Screenshots

Magic4 screens
Clockonomics3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Magic at Free against Clockonomics's $0.99. Magic also leads on chart position (#20 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). Clockonomics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Magic is free to download; Clockonomics costs $0.99 up front. Magic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Clockonomics asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic ships an update weekly, Clockonomics every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Magic versus Clockonomics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagicClockonomics
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (157K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings157K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#20 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size265 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWizards of the CoastTerry Demco

Bugs and requests

Magic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Clockonomics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Magic

One-time10
  • 750 Gems$4.99
  • Starter Bundle$4.99
  • 1,600 Gems$9.99
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  • 4x Rare Wildcards$9.99
  • Adventurer Bundle$14.99
  • 3,400 Gems$19.99
  • 4x Mythic Wildcards$19.99
  • Spark Bundle$24.99
  • 9,200 Gems$49.99
  • 20,000 Gems$99.99
None

Clockonomics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic free?
Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clockonomics free?
Clockonomics costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic or Clockonomics have ads?
Neither Magic nor Clockonomics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic or Clockonomics?
Magic ships an update weekly, and Clockonomics every 3 days. Most recently, Magic was updated on November 13, 2026 and Clockonomics on October 30, 2026.

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