# Tap Wizard 2 vs Grimoire Incremental

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tap Wizard 2 at every 2 weeks against Grimoire Incremental's every 3 months. Tap Wizard 2 also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 556). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap Wizard 2 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Grimoire Incremental sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tap Wizard 2 against 4.8 for Grimoire Incremental. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.2K and 556 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Tap Wizard 2's written reviews are positive against 87% of Grimoire Incremental's.

Tap Wizard 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, Grimoire Incremental every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Wizard 2 | Grimoire Incremental |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-wizard-2-idle-magic-game/id1596750535/reviews) | **[4.8 (556 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimoire-incremental/id1618966147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 556 |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 438 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TopCog LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/936969300) | [Graham Goldstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618966149) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Wizard 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-wizard-2-idle-magic-game/id1596750535)

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure as a wizard battling dark forces. Master elemental magic, upgrade your skills, and progress through a world filled with monsters and challenges. Play actively or let your wizard fight automatically.

**Highlights:** Idle gameplay option, Elemental magic spells (fire, ice, lightning), Character progression and upgrades, Multiple characters with unique abilities, Vast array of spells and runes, Numerous achievements and collectibles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gem Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Great Value | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Dreamcatcher | $9.99 | one-time |
| Trials Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Big Gem Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Era Value Bundle 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gem Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable idle gameplay
- 🚀 Steady content updates
- 💡 Unique blend of idle and active gameplay
- 👍 Balanced progression system
- 👍 Minimal monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow progression for free players
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics and systems
- 🔍 Confusing user interface in some areas

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing UI elements
- Inconsistent offline progress tracking
- Crashes when reaching certain progression milestones

**Requested features**

- More character/class customization options
- Improved offline progress tracking
- Ability to change character movement aggressiveness
- Notification settings for various game events


### Grimoire Incremental

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grimoire-incremental/id1618966147)

Engage in a narrative-driven idle or clicker game where your choices shape society and unlock new mechanics. Progress through runs and prestiges with non-formulaic gameplay and optional ads.

**Highlights:** Non-formulaic gameplay, Branching narrative choices, Idle and clicker mechanics, Unlockable mechanics, Opt-in ads for bonuses, Single in-app purchase option

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Advertisements | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Simplicity and minimalism
- 👍 Non-intrusive ads
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Rewarding progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Slow progress in late game
- 🐛 Imbalanced builds
- 🐛 Lack of content variety

**Reported bugs**

- Progress loss on crash
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More content and updates
- Better late-game balance
- Detailed progression tracking
- Story expansion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Wizard 2 free?

Tap Wizard 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Grimoire Incremental free?

Grimoire Incremental is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tap Wizard 2 or Grimoire Incremental?

Grimoire Incremental is rated higher. Tap Wizard 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Grimoire Incremental averages 4.8 from 556 ratings.

### Do Tap Wizard 2 or Grimoire Incremental have ads?

Both Tap Wizard 2 and Grimoire Incremental show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Wizard 2 or Grimoire Incremental?

Tap Wizard 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Grimoire Incremental every 3 months. Most recently, Tap Wizard 2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Grimoire Incremental on October 24, 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.*