# Greedy Goblin vs Magic vs Metal

The clearest difference is ads: Greedy Goblin at none against Magic vs Metal's shown. Greedy Goblin also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Magic vs Metal's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 65). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Greedy Goblin sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Magic vs Metal sells 10 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 — 4.8 for Greedy Goblin against 4.9 for Magic vs Metal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic vs Metal has 1.4K ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Greedy Goblin's written reviews are positive against 79% of Magic vs Metal's.

Greedy Goblin ships an update daily, Magic vs Metal monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Greedy Goblin | Magic vs Metal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greedy-goblin/id1500552796/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-vs-metal/id1521684249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 243 MB | 981 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Heatherglade Publishing Kft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466256195) | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) |

## What reviewers say

### Greedy Goblin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greedy-goblin/id1500552796)

Embrace your inner goblin and conquer races to amass gold and power. Engage in various activities like running, exploring, and crafting to achieve ultimate influence and rule the world.

**Highlights:** Conquer races of gnomes, orcs, and elves, Collect gold through various activities, Explore and conquer new lands, Learn crafting, poison making, and combat, Gain influence and power

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10K coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Career Boost | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Salary X2 – 30 min | $1.99 | one-time |
| 35K coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 90K coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 90K coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Iron Bird | $3.99 | one-time |
| 220K coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 220K coins | $8.99 | one-time |


### Magic vs Metal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-vs-metal/id1521684249)

Engage in a post-apocalyptic war between biological and mechanical factions. Command armies in real-time strategy or join the fray in third-person shooter mode. Unleash powerful hero abilities and craft unique items to dominate the battlefield.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy (RTS), Third-person shooter (TPS), Massive single-player campaign, Unique heroes with powerful spells, Item crafting system, Fantasy and sci-fi genre blend, Stunning 3D graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rare Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Vault | $2.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rare Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Magi | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mecha | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rare Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rare Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Generous free-to-play model
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Engaging combat
- 🔥 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy
- 🎮 Needs controller support
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using too many powers
- Text replaced by jumbled symbols
- Berserker loses self-heal when equipping Crusher weapon
- Unable to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer and co-op modes
- More campaign content
- Ability to disable auto-fire
- Seamless view switching
- Improved inventory management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Greedy Goblin free?

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

### Is Magic vs Metal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Greedy Goblin or Magic vs Metal?

Magic vs Metal is rated higher. Greedy Goblin averages 4.8 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Magic vs Metal averages 4.9 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Greedy Goblin or Magic vs Metal have ads?

Magic vs Metal shows ads; Greedy Goblin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Greedy Goblin or Magic vs Metal?

Greedy Goblin ships an update daily, and Magic vs Metal monthly. Most recently, Greedy Goblin was updated on November 3, 2026 and Magic vs Metal 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.*