Comparison

Ship Up vs Magicventure

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ship Up

Recruit a crew by shooting at platforms, then use them to claim a ship and battle pirate ships. Explore islands and fortresses, sinking enemies to earn gold for upgrades and diamonds to empower your fleet. Become the ultimate pirate captain.

Highlights
  • Recruit crew members
  • Unlock new characters with special powers
  • Claim and upgrade ships
  • Battle pirate ships on mysterious islands
  • Conquer fortresses
  • Earn gold and diamonds for upgrades
Features
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-Recruit Your Crew: Shoot at platforms along the path to gather your crew. -Unlock New Characters: Fill the character bar in the top-left corner to unlock new characters, each with special powers. -Claim the Ship: Use the crew you’ve collected to win the ship at the finish line and prepare for battle. -Explore the Battle Area: Discover mysterious islands and fortresses protected by pirate ships. Sink these ships to conquer the fortress and crush your enemies. -Earn Rewards: Use the gold you earn from battles to upgrade the main game area and unlock better ships. -Strengthen Your Fleet: Spend diamonds to improve and empower your ships, allowing you to explore and conquer even more fortresses. This version maintains the same style and flow while incorporating your specific terms. Embark on an action-packed journey and become the ultimate pirate captain!

About

Magicventure

Features
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Do you want to become a powerful wizard? Ready to manage the most magical spell shop ever? In this enchanting simulation game, sell your spells, grow your shop, and climb your way to becoming the Royal Wizard! Start your journey in a humble witch’s backyard, selling your first spells. Use your earnings to upgrade your counters, hire new workers, boost your production speed, and unlock even more magical shops! As you progress, you’ll venture from the witch’s backyard to mystical forests, eerie graveyards, enchanted mines, and finally, the King’s Palace. Each new level brings more customers, stronger spells, and greater riches! Your goal is clear: Build the most powerful spell empire the world has ever seen and claim the title of the King’s Royal Wizard! Plan your strategy, automate your business, and master the art of wizardry! Magic Venture is a game where you grow your spell empire, earn riches, and unlock new opportunities. Upgrade your shop, sell stronger spells, and attract more customers to dominate the magical world! Join the adventure now and become the ultimate Royal Wizard!

Screenshots

Ship Up4 screens
Magicventure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ship Up at none against Magicventure's 9. Ship Up also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.5). Magicventure's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 48 months). 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. Magicventure sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Ship Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ship Up ships an update every 48 months, Magicventure every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ship Up versus Magicventure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShip UpMagicventure
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 48 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB289 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperIsmail SimsekUDO GAMES OYUN YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

Ship Up

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Magicventure

One-time9
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Pile of Gems$3.99
  • No Ads$4.99
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  • Chest Pack$4.99
  • Stash of Gems$6.99
  • Bag of Gems$9.99
  • No Ads Pack$9.99
  • Chest of Gems$19.99
  • Barrel of Gems$29.99

Questions

Is Ship Up free?
Ship Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magicventure free?
Magicventure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ship Up or Magicventure have ads?
Magicventure shows ads; Ship Up does not.
Which is updated more often, Ship Up or Magicventure?
Ship Up ships an update every 48 months, and Magicventure every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ship Up was updated on November 3, 2026 and Magicventure on October 1, 2026.

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