Comparison

Sorcery School vs Magicabin

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

Head to head
About

Sorcery School

Embark on a magical adventure to defend a wizarding school from invading monsters. Collect ingredients, master spells, and upgrade your characters in this blend of solitaire and adventure gameplay. Enjoy thousands of levels offline, anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Offline gameplay
  • Thousands of levels
  • Collect ingredients
  • Master spells
  • Upgrade characters
  • Magical surprises
Features
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• Quick, relaxing games—ideal at home or on the go • Play offline anytime, no internet needed • Elegant, easy-to-read cards designed for comfort • Thousands of varied levels and fresh challenges • Collect ingredients, master spells, and uncover magical surprises • Upgrade characters and artifacts to grow stronger • A vibrant world filled with humor, twists, and adventure The Owl School of Magic is under attack! Monsters have invaded the halls, and the professors need your help to defend their classrooms. In Sorcery School, you play as a young apprentice joining forces with your teachers to push back the creatures threatening the school. Together, you’ll harness enchanted cards, cast powerful spells, and unlock magical equipment to restore peace. As your journey unfolds, you’ll travel through mystical regions, learn new magic styles, and uncover secrets that reach far beyond the school walls. Beautifully animated and endlessly fun, Sorcery School blends the joy of solitaire with the depth of an adventure game. Are you ready to protect your school and become the wizard destiny awaits? DOWNLOAD today and begin your magical adventure! Optimized for all iPhone and iPad models.

About

Magicabin

Embark on a magical adventure as a young witch, exploring mystical lands, solving puzzles, and discovering hidden treasures. Utilize magical abilities to cultivate enchanted gardens and freely decorate your dream home with a unique DIY system.

Highlights
  • Magical home decoration with DIY system
  • Explore enchanted forests and mysterious creatures
  • Solve puzzles and discover lost treasures
  • Grow magical herbs and play with fairies
  • Experience exciting adventures across diverse landscapes
  • Engage with interesting characters and stories
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to Magicabin, a world full of magic and adventure! In this farming adventure game, you will play as a young witch named Ruby and use the power of magic to realize your creative ideas and build a beautiful and cozy home. There are countless adventures waiting for you in this world. You can explore deep forests with Ruby, encounter various mysterious creatures, and solve puzzles. You can also cross mountains and enjoy the beautiful scenery on the beach, having a wonderful time. In the magical world, there are countless hidden secrets and stories, and lost treasures await brave adventurers. Will you be the lucky one to discover them? Awaken your magic, hop on your broomstick, and start your magical witch life! Game Features: Cozy Home: In a pastoral atmosphere, grow magical herbs, play with fairies, and create your own fairy tale home! Free Decorating: Use the DIY system to create a unique living space where every detail is fully under your control! Exciting Adventures: Traverse mountains and seas, and fully appreciate the unique scenery of the magical world! Lost Treasures: There are countless secrets and legends here, whoever finds them, keeps them! Why not try your luck? Interesting Stories: On your joyful journey, meet new friends, perhaps a quirky witch, or a handsome wizard, or maybe even... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magicabinstorygame Email: magicabingame@gmail.com

Screenshots

Sorcery School4 screens
Magicabin4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sorcery School and Magicabin both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Sorcery School's written reviews are positive against 38% of Magicabin's. Sorcery School also leads on ads (none vs shown). Magicabin's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Sorcery School sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Magicabin sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Sorcery School against 4.9 for Magicabin. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.9K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Sorcery School's written reviews are positive against 38% of Magicabin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sorcery School ships an update every 4 weeks, Magicabin every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Sorcery School versus Magicabin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSorcery SchoolMagicabin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6.9K ratings)4.9 (15K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews — better38.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6.9K15K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#67 — better#195
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size235 MB881 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPretty SimpleIVYMOBILE INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE LIMITED

Customer experience

Sorcery School

All ratings6,895 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews897 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative14.9%

Magicabin

All ratings15,348 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews535 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral21.3%
Negative40.4%

User reviews

Sorcery School

From 6.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun game
  • 👍 Entertaining gameplay
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 💡 Unique twist on solitaire
  • 🔒 No ads

Room to improve

  • 💰 Progression feels too grindy
  • ⏱️ High energy consumption
  • 💰 Expensive upgrades
  • 🔑 Difficulty scaling issues
  • 🔑 Lack of free gems/currency

Magicabin

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 👍 Beautiful graphics
  • 💡 Interesting storylines and quests
  • 🚀 Generous energy generation options

Room to improve

  • 🔋 Excessive energy consumption
  • 💰 Expensive to progress without spending money
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Slow energy regeneration

Bugs and requests

Sorcery School

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Occasional crashes or update failures
  • Challenges/quests not tracking properly
  • Inconsistent or confusing UI elements

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more free ways to earn gems/currency
  • Improve energy/stamina system
  • Reduce upgrade costs
  • Add more content/levels
  • Implement friend system for sharing/trading

Magicabin

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Map disappearing during events
  • Purchased items not being delivered
  • Inability to exit certain game screens

Requested features

4 requests
  • Reduce energy costs for clearing obstacles
  • Increase energy generation rates
  • Extend event durations
  • Improve customer support responsiveness

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Sorcery School

One-time17
  • Welcome Pack$1.99
  • Handful of Gems$2.99
  • Gem Pouch 30% off$3.99
Show 14 more
  • Gem Pouch$5.99
  • Rainbow Pack$5.99
  • Special Offer$7.99
  • Special Offer$8.39
  • Gem Bucket 30% off$8.39
  • Secret Pass$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Gem Bucket$11.99
  • Special Offer$12.99
  • Barrel of Gems 50% off$14.99
  • Special Offer$14.99
  • Pot of Gems 30% off$20.49
  • Pot of Gems$29.99
  • Mountain of Gems$119.99
10 purchases

Magicabin

One-time10
  • Pioneer Pack$0.99
  • Get-ready Pack$1.99
  • Key-to-win Pack$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Special Pack$3.99
  • Small Pack$4.99
  • Surprise Offer$6.99
  • Gift Pack$9.99
  • Common Pack$12.99
  • Warm Winter Pack$16.99
  • Special Offer$19.99

Questions

Is Sorcery School free?
Sorcery School is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magicabin free?
Magicabin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sorcery School or Magicabin?
Magicabin is rated higher. Sorcery School averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.9K ratings, while Magicabin averages 4.9 from 15K ratings.
Do Sorcery School or Magicabin have ads?
Magicabin shows ads; Sorcery School does not.
Which is updated more often, Sorcery School or Magicabin?
Sorcery School ships an update every 4 weeks, and Magicabin every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sorcery School was updated on October 1, 2026 and Magicabin on October 2, 2026.
Which is more popular, Sorcery School or Magicabin?
Sorcery School currently peaks at #67 in the App Store charts, and Magicabin at #195. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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