Ship Up vs Magic Up!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
Magic Up!
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Collect magic, save the cities, and challenge the monsters! Gather mana from your foes, multiply it through mini-games, and unlock powerful new spells! Strengthen your magic, gain the upper hand in battles, and grow even more powerful as you progress. Earn magical items with inventory cards, unlock new characters with unique spell specializations, and enhance your strength! Upgrade your attack, defense, and health through the Battle Pass system to become the ultimate sorcerer!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ship Up at none against Magic Up!'s shown. Magic Up!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 48 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ship Up ships an update every 48 months, Magic Up! every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ship Up | Magic Up! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 48 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 12.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 194 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ismail Simsek | Handan Simay Okcu |
In-app purchases
Ship Up
No in-app purchases
Magic Up!
No in-app purchases





