# Magic School vs Match Puzzle

The clearest difference is rating: Magic School at 4.6 against Match Puzzle's 4.0. Magic School also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and ratings volume (124 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic School sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Match Puzzle sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic School holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic School has 124 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Magic School's written reviews are positive against 0% of Match Puzzle's.

Magic School ships an update every 2 weeks, Match Puzzle every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic School | Match Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-school-renovation/id1529317671/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-puzzle-tile-match3-plot/id6476859953/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **28.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [4Enjoy Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346650976) | [Decho Holding Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510866556) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic School

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-school-renovation/id1529317671)

Embark on a magical renovation journey! Solve match-3 puzzles to collect stars and restore a magnificent castle. Design interiors, customize adorable animals, and uncover the castle's secrets. Play with friends and reveal new chapters of a magical saga.

**Highlights:** Match-3 puzzle gameplay, Castle interior design and decoration, Collect magic stars, Customize animal appearances, Reveal castle secrets, Play with Facebook friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Small Gold Bar Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Home Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| ms.weekend_sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra Small Gold Bar Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold Bar Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $5.99 | one-time |
| Turn Off Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mansion Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Offer GOLD | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Bar Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Animals Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $31.99 | one-time |


### Match Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/match-puzzle-tile-match3-plot/id6476859953)

Engage in a classic match-3 puzzle experience with a compelling storyline. Solve tile-matching challenges to unlock new story scenes and help characters overcome their problems. Utilize magic tools and strategic thinking to clear the board and achieve victory.

**Highlights:** Match 3 tile puzzles, Storyline progression, Magic tool usage, No time limit challenges, Blast for bonuses, Unlock story scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Treasure | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold 10000 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gold 25000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gold 50000 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Gold 100000 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic School free?

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

### Is Match Puzzle free?

Match Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic School or Match Puzzle?

Magic School is rated higher. Magic School averages 4.6 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Match Puzzle averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Magic School or Match Puzzle have ads?

Both Magic School and Match Puzzle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic School or Match Puzzle?

Magic School ships an update every 2 weeks, and Match Puzzle every 6 weeks. Most recently, Magic School was updated on October 21, 2026 and Match Puzzle on October 24, 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.*