Comparison

Magic vs Metal vs Thamira

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

Thamira

Features
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Enter the desert world of Thamira and become a powerful sorceress who can resurrect the dead, control animals, and cast spells with the mysterious black liquid Mana. Build your army, conquer your enemies, and become the ultimate ruler of the desert.

Screenshots

Magic vs Metal4 screens
Thamira4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thamira at none against Magic vs Metal's 14. Thamira also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Magic vs Metal's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Thamira asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic vs Metal ships an update monthly, Thamira every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Magic vs Metal versus Thamira: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic vs MetalThamira
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size981 MB239 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperFoursaken MediaONDREJ BARTA

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

Thamira

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Thamira

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic vs Metal free?
Magic vs Metal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Thamira free?
Thamira is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic vs Metal or Thamira have ads?
Magic vs Metal shows ads; Thamira does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic vs Metal or Thamira?
Magic vs Metal ships an update monthly, and Thamira every 5 days. Most recently, Magic vs Metal was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thamira on October 25, 2026.

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