Comparison

Magic vs Metal vs Mech TD

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

Mech TD

Command mechs in a tower defense narrative, battling alien insects and the Empire. Explore diverse modes, customize units, and utilize unique skills across multiple maps. Experience intense battles with simple controls and dynamic jumping mechanics.

Highlights
  • Story-driven tower defense mode
  • Intense survivor mode
  • Variety of battle modes
  • Command 6 unique mech commanders
  • Customize unit colors
  • Utilize random skills and battle tech
  • 7 distinct maps
Features
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Story: Command human mechs on an epic journey to seek a new civilization. After a failed struggle against the Empire, the commanders embark on forging a new destiny. However, their path is fraught with challenges from the relentless Empire and battles with powerful alien insect forces in the borderlands. Can these resilient commanders overcome these obstacles and reach the promised land of their dreams? Game Content: Multiple Exciting Modes: • Story Mode (td): Engage in a tower defense-style narrative as you traverse the arduous journey of the revolutionaries. With around 10 hours of gripping gameplay, the story unfolds amidst strategic challenges. Test your skills at higher difficulties for an even more thrilling experience. • Survivor Mode: Immerse yourself in a brief but intense survival game where you must fend off randomly appearing enemies within a limited time. This mode adds extra urgency and excitement. • Explore a variety of other completely different battle modes, such as star arena. Variety of Units and Skills: • Control Human Mech Commanders: Lead 6 mech commanders, such as titan, super mecha, buckethead. And command a mechanized human force composed of various tanks and aircraft, engaging in fierce battles against alien insects of different forms. Discover a variety of random skills and freely combine different battle tech to create your unique gameplay, adding strategic depth to your experience. Rich Maps: • 7 Unique Maps: As the story progresses, you will traverse 7 distinct maps, each offering a completely different gameplay experience. Game Features: • Intense Battle Scenes: Immerse yourself in visually stunning experiences that will get your adrenaline pumping. • Unit Customization: Add a personal touch to your troops by customizing unit colors, creating a unique army that reflects your style. • Simple Controls: Enjoy easy-to-use controls, allowing players of all skill levels to jump in and enjoy the game. • Jumping Mechanics: Literally! Utilize the ability to jump, adding a dynamic element to both movement and combat. Email: rosemaygame@gmail.com Discord: https://discord.gg/SHHv4v947b

Screenshots

Magic vs Metal4 screens
Mech TD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mech TD at weekly against Magic vs Metal's monthly. Magic vs Metal's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 124). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mech TD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic vs Metal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic vs Metal has 1.4K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Magic vs Metal's written reviews are positive against 73% of Mech TD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic vs Metal ships an update monthly, Mech TD weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Magic vs Metal versus Mech TD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic vs MetalMech TD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.4K ratings) — better4.6 (124 ratings)
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews — better73.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better124
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size981 MB326 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperFoursaken Media涓 梅

Customer experience

Magic vs Metal

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

Mech TD

All ratings124 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.7%

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

Mech TD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Magic vs Metal

One-time10
  • Rare Coins$0.99
  • Bonus Vault$2.99
  • Battle Pass$4.99
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  • Rare Coins$4.99
  • Unlock Magi$6.99
  • Unlock Mecha$6.99
  • Unlock All$9.99
  • Rare Coins$9.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Rare Coins$19.99
10 purchases

Mech TD

One-time10
  • starter_pack_1$0.99
  • starter_pack_3$0.99
  • purchase the full game content$1.99
Show 7 more
  • R&D coin pack 1$1.99
  • starter_pack_4$1.99
  • starter_pack_2$1.99
  • One month no ads$5.99
  • R&D coin pack 2$7.99
  • permanent VIP$9.99
  • gold vip$12.99

Questions

Is Magic vs Metal free?
Magic vs Metal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mech TD free?
Mech TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magic vs Metal or Mech TD?
Magic vs Metal is rated higher. Magic vs Metal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Mech TD averages 4.6 from 124 ratings.
Do Magic vs Metal or Mech TD have ads?
Both Magic vs Metal and Mech TD show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic vs Metal or Mech TD?
Magic vs Metal ships an update monthly, and Mech TD weekly. Most recently, Magic vs Metal was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mech TD on November 7, 2026.

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