# Magic War Legends vs The Codex

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Codex at 100% against Magic War Legends's 32%. The Codex also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 17). Magic War Legends's advantage is ratings volume (7.6K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic War Legends sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. The Codex asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Codex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic War Legends has 7.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Magic War Legends's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Codex's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic War Legends | The Codex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-war-legends/id1501316113/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-codex-official-orna-guide/id6814525200/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 31.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TINYSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/960613741) | [Northern Forge Studios Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596360455) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic War Legends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-war-legends/id1501316113)

Engage in turn-based tactical combat in a magical realm. Collect and upgrade 23 unique heroes, master spells, and explore dungeons. Battle other players in the arena or embark on an epic campaign.

**Highlights:** 23 unique heroes with special abilities, Turn-based tactical combat, Arena battles and PvP, Epic dungeon exploration, Hero and spell collection, 14 handcrafted maps

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 70 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magical Forest Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lost Marsh Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 450 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Time Offer 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fertile Plains Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ticket Offer Conversion | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer for arena competition boost | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hell`s Chambers Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chinese New Year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Time Offer 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sisters Magic Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Good Value | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Iron Hills Offer | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Heroes of Might and Magic-like gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic for fans of the series
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive combat system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win model
- 🔍 Misleading advertisements and false promises
- 🐛 Frequent bugs, crashes, and glitches
- ⏱️ Excessive grind and waiting times
- 🚫 Lack of meaningful progression without spending money

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when accessing certain features
- Rewards not being properly awarded
- Ads failing to close or reward players

**Requested features**

- More content and maps
- Improved balancing and difficulty curve
- Better customer support and communication
- Reduce reliance on ads and in-app purchases


### The Codex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-codex-official-orna-guide/id6814525200)

This companion app provides a comprehensive database for a popular GPS RPG, detailing monsters, gear, classes, and events. It offers detailed stats, drop information, and build guidance to enhance gameplay. The app works offline and updates automatically with game releases.

**Highlights:** Monster and boss database with stats and drops, Detailed item and gear information, Character class and skill breakdowns, In-game event calendar, Offline database access, Instant search and filtering

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic War Legends free?

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

### Is The Codex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic War Legends or The Codex?

The Codex is rated higher. Magic War Legends averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while The Codex averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Magic War Legends or The Codex have ads?

Magic War Legends shows ads; The Codex does not.

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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.*