# Battlecruisers vs Magic vs Metal

The clearest difference is ads: Battlecruisers at none against Magic vs Metal's shown. Battlecruisers also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Magic vs Metal's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 373). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Battlecruisers sells 5 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.

Magic vs Metal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 373 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Battlecruisers's written reviews are positive against 79% of Magic vs Metal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Battlecruisers ships an update weekly, Magic vs Metal monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Battlecruisers | Magic vs Metal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (373 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlecruisers/id1508784452/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-vs-metal/id1521684249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 373 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 79.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 812 MB | 981 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mecha Weka Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559329208) | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) |

## What reviewers say

### Battlecruisers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/battlecruisers/id1508784452)

Command a colossal floating auto-fortress in this visually striking RTS. Strategically build and deploy autonomous units, focusing on tactical decisions and unleashing devastating ultraweapons. Enjoy a single-player campaign or dive into multiplayer mayhem with customizable fleets.

**Highlights:** Build and deploy autonomous units, Strategic fleet command, Unlockable weapons and customization, Single-player campaign, Multiplayer mayhem, Visually striking RTS gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Sack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Version | $7.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pile | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Freighter | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Offline and no ads
- 👍 Funny dialogue and lore
- 🎨 Great art style and visuals
- 💥 Satisfying explosions and combat
- 🧠 Challenging and strategic gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing and loading issues
- 🤖 AI opponents not very dynamic
- 🕰️ Repetitive after completing campaign
- 🔍 Small text and UI elements

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on loading screens
- Progress and purchases not saving properly
- AI opponents stuck in repetitive strategies

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer PvP mode
- More levels and campaign content
- Ability to customize ships and loadouts
- Sandbox/custom battle mode


### 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 Battlecruisers free?

Battlecruisers 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, Battlecruisers or Magic vs Metal?

Magic vs Metal is rated higher. Battlecruisers averages 4.4 out of 5 from 373 ratings, while Magic vs Metal averages 4.9 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Battlecruisers or Magic vs Metal have ads?

Magic vs Metal shows ads; Battlecruisers does not.

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

Battlecruisers ships an update weekly, and Magic vs Metal monthly. Most recently, Battlecruisers 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.*