Comparison

Magic vs Metal vs Ultimate Viking

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

Head to head
About

Magic vs Metal

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
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Centuries after a meteor impact nearly wipes out mankind, two factions evolve - one biological, the other mechanical. Now, both are locked in a desperate war for survival. Choose your hero, summon an unstoppable army, unleash devastating powers, and wipe out the enemy in this action-packed real-time strategy game. -------------------------------------------- REAL TIME STRATEGY (RTS) OR THIRD-PERSON-SHOOTER (TPS) Choose your faction, choose your hero, and go to war. Play with one hand while commanding above the battlefield, or join the battle in an action-packed third-person shooter - the choice is yours! MASSIVE CAMPAIGN Wage war across a post-apocalyptic world as you attack and defend in a massive single-player campaign. POWERFUL SPELLS & HEROES Choose from six unique heroes, each with dozens of powerful spells to bring into battle. Crush your enemies with the Berserker, disintegrate them with the Nova, overwhelm them with the armies of the Necromancer, and more! CRAFT POWERFUL ITEMS Collect items and use them to craft rare and powerful artifacts that supercharge your heroes, spells, and troops! GRAPHICS Experience incredible 3D graphics, dynamic lighting, and detailed particle effects. You'll be immersed in this dark and war-torn fantasy world! FANTASY MEETS SCI-FI Summon fantasy creatures, or build sci-fi war machines. Cast spells, or unleash firepower. Use magic or technology to win the war - the choice is yours in this unique merging of genres! SOCIAL MEDIA Find us (@FoursakenMedia) on Discord, Twitter, or Facebook for the latest news and updates!

About

Ultimate Viking

Embark on an action-packed adventure in this third-person hack-and-slash RPG. Explore new areas, collect treasures, and defeat enemies to unlock powerful weapons and magic. Overcome deadly traps and find hidden keys to conquer all levels.

Highlights
  • Third-person hack-and-slash combat
  • Explore new areas
  • Unlock weapons and magic
  • Collect treasures
  • Defeat enemies
  • Avoid deadly traps
  • Find hidden keys
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Explore exiting new areas in this fun third-person hack-and-slash action RPG. Unlock new weapons and magic abilities by collecting treasures and defeating enemies. Avoid deadly traps and find all hidden keys to win. Do you have what it takes to clear all levels and become the Ultimate Viking?

Screenshots

Magic vs Metal4 screens
Ultimate Viking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ultimate Viking at none against Magic vs Metal's 14. Magic vs Metal's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (79% vs 71%). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Magic vs Metal sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Ultimate Viking asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic vs Metal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 320 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Magic vs Metal's written reviews are positive against 71% of Ultimate Viking's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic vs Metal ships an update monthly, Ultimate Viking every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Magic vs Metal versus Ultimate Viking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic vs MetalUltimate Viking
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.4K ratings) — better4.4 (320 ratings)
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews — better70.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better320
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size981 MB283 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFoursaken MediaAndreas Cruickshank

Customer experience

Magic vs Metal

All ratings1,376 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews195 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative12.8%

Ultimate Viking

All ratings321 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive70.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative23.9%

User reviews

Magic vs Metal

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Ultimate Viking

From 320 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Good graphics
  • 🎮 Enjoyable action
  • 💯 High quality
  • 🕹️ Fun experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🎥 Poor camera controls
  • 🕹️ Clunky controls
  • 🕰️ Short game length

Bugs and requests

Magic vs Metal

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Ultimate Viking

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Camera issues
  • Unresponsive controls

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Ability to control camera
  • Improved controls
  • Expanded gameplay

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Magic vs Metal

One-time14
  • Rare Coins$0.99
  • Bonus Vault$2.99
  • Battle Pass$4.99
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  • Rare Coins$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • Unlock Magi$6.99
  • Unlock Mecha$6.99
  • Unlock All$9.99
  • Rare Coins$9.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Rare Coins$19.99
  • Special Offer$19.99
  • Rare Coins$49.99
None

Ultimate Viking

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic vs Metal free?
Magic vs Metal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ultimate Viking free?
Ultimate Viking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Magic vs Metal or Ultimate Viking?
Magic vs Metal is rated higher. Magic vs Metal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Ultimate Viking averages 4.4 from 320 ratings.
Do Magic vs Metal or Ultimate Viking have ads?
Both Magic vs Metal and Ultimate Viking show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic vs Metal or Ultimate Viking?
Magic vs Metal ships an update monthly, and Ultimate Viking every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magic vs Metal was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ultimate Viking on October 22, 2026.

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