# Magic vs Metal vs Devil's Purge

The clearest difference is ads: Devil's Purge at none against Magic vs Metal's shown. Devil's Purge also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Magic vs Metal's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic vs Metal sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Devil's Purge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Devil's Purge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic vs Metal has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Devil's Purge's.

Magic vs Metal ships an update monthly, Devil's Purge every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic vs Metal | Devil's Purge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-vs-metal/id1521684249/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devils-purge/id6479656731/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 79.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 981 MB | 417 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) | [Atop Studios, LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500612052) |

## 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 (14)**

| 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 |
| Special Offer | $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 |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rare Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rare Coins | $49.99 | 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


### Devil's Purge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devils-purge/id6479656731)

Engage in active combat against demonic forces using augmented reality. Physically dodge attacks and aim your device's light to exorcise evil. Collect blessings and abilities to create powerful builds in quick, replayable runs.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality combat, Active movement and dodging, Roguelike progression with blessings, Quick 5-10 minute runs, 60 randomly generated levels, Multiple unique weapons and abilities

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic vs Metal free?

Magic vs Metal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Devil's Purge free?

Devil's Purge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic vs Metal or Devil's Purge?

Devil's Purge is rated higher. Magic vs Metal averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Devil's Purge averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Magic vs Metal or Devil's Purge have ads?

Magic vs Metal shows ads; Devil's Purge does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic vs Metal or Devil's Purge?

Magic vs Metal ships an update monthly, and Devil's Purge every 3 days. Most recently, Magic vs Metal was updated on October 12, 2026 and Devil's Purge on September 27, 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.*