# Magicabin vs Nova Run

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 chart position (#198 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magicabin sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Nova Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

Magicabin ships an update every 2 weeks, Nova Run every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magicabin | Nova Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicabin/id1584609622/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-run-rocket-flight/id6787805898/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 38.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 881 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [IVYMOBILE INTERNATIONAL ENTERPRISE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170400331) | [NICHOLAS ALEXANDER RUDNICK](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786095850) |

## What reviewers say

### Magicabin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicabin/id1584609622)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Puzzle (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pioneer Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get-ready Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Key-to-win Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Offer | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Common Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Warm Winter Pack | $16.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Map disappearing during events
- Purchased items not being delivered
- Inability to exit certain game screens

**Requested features**

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


### Nova Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-run-rocket-flight/id6787805898)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 3, 2026 and Nova Run on September 12, 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.*