Comparison

Magicabin vs Nova Run

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

Head to head
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
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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

About

Nova Run

Pilot a rocket through challenging environments, dodging obstacles and collecting power-ups. Customize your rocket with earned coins and aim for your highest score in this endless arcade experience.

Highlights
  • Tap-to-boost gameplay
  • Four distinct zones to explore
  • Dodge meteors and debris
  • Collect power-ups (Shield, Laser, Magnet)
  • Customize rocket appearance
  • High score chasing
Features
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NOVA RUN — one tap, one thumb, infinite replays. Fire your thrusters to climb, ease off to dive — thread your rocket through every gap before it's too late. Every tap gives you a real forward boost, just like a rocket firing its engines, so timing matters more than ever. FLY THROUGH FOUR ZONES Start at the Launch Pad and climb through Open Sky, the Stratosphere, and all the way into Deep Space. Each zone looks and feels completely different, with new obstacle styles and a fresh backdrop the deeper you fly. DODGE MORE THAN PIPES Watch out for the occasional meteor or tumbling rocket debris crossing your path — a curveball on top of the usual obstacle gaps. GRAB POWER-UPS - Shield — survive one hit - Laser — ten seconds of full-auto fire that vaporizes meteors and debris on contact - Magnet — auto-collect nearby coins - x2 Multiplier — double your coin haul - Path Clear — a rare power-up that blasts the way ahead and grants a few seconds of immunity CUSTOMIZE YOUR ROCKET Spend coins in the Shop on new paint jobs, thruster trail effects, rocket shapes, and pilot faces peeking out the window. Your progress and unlocks are saved right on your device. CHASE YOUR BEST SCORE Simple to learn, tough to master, and always just one more try away. How far can you fly? No account required. Just you, your rocket, and the void.

Screenshots

Magicabin4 screens
Nova Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

Magicabin and Nova Run both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Nova Run's written reviews are positive against 38% of Magicabin's. Nova Run also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Magicabin's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ads 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. Magicabin sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Nova Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Magicabin against 5.0 for Nova Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magicabin has 15K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Magicabin's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nova Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magicabin ships an update every 2 weeks, Nova Run every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Magicabin versus Nova Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagicabinNova Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size881 MB5 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperIVYMOBILE INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE LIMITEDNICHOLAS ALEXANDER RUDNICK

Customer experience

Magicabin

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

Nova Run

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Nova Run

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Magicabin

One-time10
  • Pioneer Pack$0.99
  • Get-ready Pack$1.99
  • Key-to-win Pack$2.99
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  • 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
None

Nova Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magicabin free?
Magicabin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nova Run free?
Nova Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Magicabin or Nova Run?
Nova Run is rated higher. Magicabin averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Nova Run averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Magicabin or Nova Run have ads?
Both Magicabin and Nova Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magicabin or Nova Run?
Magicabin ships an update every 2 weeks, and Nova Run every 4 weeks. Most recently, Magicabin was updated on October 2, 2026 and Nova Run on September 12, 2026.

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