# Deep IQ vs MagicJudge

The clearest difference is rating: Deep IQ at 4.8 against MagicJudge's 4.0. Deep IQ also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and monetization model (free vs freemium). MagicJudge's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (20 vs 5). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deep IQ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MagicJudge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Deep IQ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Deep IQ's written reviews are positive against 75% of MagicJudge's.

Deep IQ ships an update every 27 months, MagicJudge every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deep IQ | MagicJudge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-iq/id1602749100/reviews)** | [4.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicjudge/id6738770397/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [John Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602749102) | [Ambicon ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757788501) |

## What reviewers say

### Deep IQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-iq/id1602749100)

This app simulates a Magic: The Gathering opponent for solo play with physical cards. It uses dice rolls and lookup tables to determine opponent actions, allowing you to test your decks without a live player.

**Highlights:** Virtual opponent for solo play, Simulates opponent actions with dice and tables, Deck testing tool for physical cards, Supports multiple rule versions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deep IQ Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### MagicJudge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicjudge/id6738770397)

An AI-powered assistant for Magic: The Gathering players. Get instant, clear explanations for complex rules and gameplay situations. Link rules to specific cards for enhanced understanding and resolve disputes with confidence.

**Highlights:** AI-generated rule explanations, Comprehensive rule search, Card tagging for context, Instant gameplay clarifications, Effortless rules lookup

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deep IQ free?

Deep IQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MagicJudge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deep IQ or MagicJudge?

Deep IQ is rated higher. Deep IQ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MagicJudge averages 4.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do Deep IQ or MagicJudge have ads?

Neither Deep IQ nor MagicJudge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deep IQ or MagicJudge?

Deep IQ ships an update every 27 months, and MagicJudge every 9 days. Most recently, Deep IQ was updated on October 3, 2026 and MagicJudge on October 16, 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.*