# Magic vs Metal vs Mech TD

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic vs Metal | Mech TD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-vs-metal/id1521684249/reviews)** | [4.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mech-td-space-war/id6463076238/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 124 |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 981 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) | [涓 梅](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691042897) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Mech TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mech-td-space-war/id6463076238)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| starter_pack_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| starter_pack_3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| purchase the full game content | $1.99 | one-time |
| R&D coin pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| starter_pack_4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| starter_pack_2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| One month no ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| R&D coin pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| permanent VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| gold vip | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*