Comparison

Arcane vs Aftermagic

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

Head to head
About

Arcane

Embark on a turn-based strategy RPG adventure in a fantasy world. Collect unique heroes, build powerful legions, and battle in dungeons and PvP arenas. Explore magical kingdoms, defeat dragons, and defend your stronghold.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy RPG gameplay
  • Collect and upgrade unique heroes
  • Raid epic dungeons and collect bounties
  • Engage in PvP arena battles
  • Explore fantasy campaigns
  • Defend castles and magic kingdoms
Features
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Dungeon Legends is a new game in the world of turn based strategy RPG games where you play with unique heroes. Welcome to the magic turn based strategy game full of mages, knights and dragons - now you can play adventure games for free! Defeat other players in unforgettable PvP turn based strategy RPG games to reach the top of the Arena. Collect heroes, upgrade units and explore new worlds. FEATURES ***RAID EPIC DUNGEONS, COLLECT ALL KINGS BOUNTY*** Raid the dungeons, build up a Mage Tower and slay the black dragon! ***COLLECTING CARDS, HEROES, CHEST AND SPELLS*** Find your role in the war and magic. It might help you in battles with dragons and mages and to become a king of the arcane kingdom. ***TURN BASED STRATEGY RPG GAME*** Challenge to build your army and by collecting unique heroes cards your army might become first in the world for free. ***PVP ARENA*** Build a legion with your extremely powerful heroes! Crush other players in PVP arena battles! ***EXPLORE AMAZING CAMPAIGNS*** Fight in dungeons against the legendary powerful black dragon and a horde of Minotaurs from the dungeon, skeletons, bloodthirsty vampires and legion of walking dead from the Necropolis, horde warlords. Dungeon Legends Heroes brings you the ultimate dungeons and epic kings bounty from the magic kingdom. ***DEFEND CASTLES AND YOUR MAGIC KINGDOM*** You can play with war minotaur, magic kingdom stronghold, rampart, legion from necropolis or overlord warlords. Dive into a fantasy world with turn-based RPG games! Explore exciting stories, collect all the magic heroes, build a legion, raid epic bosses, and dominate in the PvP Arena! Are you bored of traditional turn-based strategy games? Do you want to play turn-based strategy games? Win every turn-based strategy games battle? Try Dungeon Legends with epic heroes if you like turn-based strategy games. Dungeon Legends is waiting for you!

About

Aftermagic

Master strategic card battles in a dynamic roguelike adventure. Assemble powerful decks, explore a rich world, and overcome challenging PvE encounters. Upgrade your character and cards to face increasingly formidable foes and earn rewards.

Highlights
  • Deckbuilding mastery
  • Epic adventure exploration
  • Unique card collection
  • Intense PvE battles
  • Power-ups and upgrades
  • Rewards and achievements
  • Community and competitions
Features
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Deckbuilding Mastery: Unleash your strategic prowess as you assemble a powerful deck filled with a wide array of unique cards. Craft your ideal combination to gain the upper hand in every encounter. Experiment, adapt, and refine your deck as you progress, mastering the art of card selection. Epic Adventure: Venture into a rich and ever-evolving world, brimming with captivating lore, diverse landscapes, and enigmatic characters. Unearth secrets, encounter allies and adversaries, and make choices that shape your destiny. The choices you make will impact your journey in unexpected ways. Unique Cards: Collect an assortment of rare and extraordinary cards, each with its own distinct abilities and synergies. These cards are your tools in battle, and their careful selection can turn the tide of any conflict. Discover new cards as you progress and experiment with different combinations. Intense PvE Battles: Challenge your skills and wit in exhilarating player-versus-environment battles. Face off against relentless foes, each with their own tactics and challenges. With your custom deck, engage in strategic combat, adapt to different enemy strategies, and emerge victorious. Power-Ups and Upgrades: Unlock power-ups, enhance your cards, and level up your character as you journey through the game. As your strength grows, you'll be better prepared to face increasingly formidable adversaries and unforeseen trials. Rewards and Achievements: Complete challenging quests, defeat formidable enemies, and uncover hidden treasures to earn rewards and achievements. Showcase your prowess as a card battler and mark your name in the annals of this mystical world. Community and Competitions: Connect with a thriving community of players, share strategies, and compete in thrilling competitions. Test your skills against others in competitive gameplay modes and prove that you are the ultimate card battler. Prepare to embark on a legendary adventure where your deckbuilding skills and unique cards will be put to the test. Are you ready to rise to the challenge and become a true master of this captivating card battler roguelike game? Dive into a world filled with mysteries, danger, and the promise of glory. Download now and start your journey today!

Screenshots

Arcane4 screens
Aftermagic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Aftermagic at weekly against Arcane's every 21 months. Aftermagic also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 28%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Arcane sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Aftermagic 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

Aftermagic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 532 and 395 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Arcane's written reviews are positive against 41% of Aftermagic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcane ships an update every 21 months, Aftermagic weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Arcane versus Aftermagic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcaneAftermagic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (532 ratings)4.6 (395 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.8% of reviews40.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings532 — better395
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size330 MB298 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperTINYSOFTGolden Dragon Games

Customer experience

Arcane

All ratings515 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral15.2%
Negative57.0%

Aftermagic

All ratings395 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative50.4%

User reviews

Arcane

From 532 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Excellent Heroes of Might and Magic nostalgia
  • 👍 Fun turn-based RPG gameplay mechanics
  • 💰 F2P friendly with reasonable progression
  • 🎁 Good weekly event rewards
  • ⚔️ Strategic unit and spell casting system

Room to improve

  • 💸 Significant paywall and pay-to-progress mechanics
  • 🐛 Unity ads constantly freeze and crash
  • ❌ Broken ad reward system - rewards not granted
  • 🔄 Ads cannot be closed without restarting app
  • 😤 Manipulative leaderboard system for free players

Aftermagic

From 395 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Engaging card-based roguelike gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
  • ⚙️ Well-designed progression and upgrade system
  • 💰 Playable without spending money
  • 📱 Good performance on most devices

Room to improve

  • 💸 Extremely pay-to-win monetization model
  • 🐛 Frequent game-breaking bugs and crashes
  • ⚡ Energy system limits gameplay time
  • 📋 Excessive ads and forced ad-watching
  • 🔄 Repetitive gameplay and limited card variety

Bugs and requests

Arcane

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Unity ads freeze game and prevent closing
  • Ad rewards not granted after watching full ad
  • Game crashes when attempting ad-boosted chest upgrades
  • Spellbook becomes inoperative
  • Only poison spell available for collection
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  • New cards don't display immediately after acquisition
  • Game freezes during gameplay requiring restart
  • Leaderboard manipulation - players moved to lower tiers unfairly
  • Ad server malfunction causing unplayable state
  • Unexpected Apple purchase verification window opens

Requested features

7 requests
  • Fix or remove broken Unity ads completely
  • Add ability to preferentially obtain specific units or factions
  • Reduce cost of daily quest shop units
  • Increase gold coin rewards and availability
  • Add special abilities for hero units
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  • Improve game performance and stability
  • Regular content updates and developer support

Aftermagic

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes on startup
  • Black screen after completing dungeons
  • Cannot play cards mid-battle
  • PVP and PVE modes not functioning
  • Authorization/login errors
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  • Battle buttons unresponsive
  • Card effects not triggering properly
  • Infinite loading screens
  • Mirror artifact selection causes game freeze
  • Tower ranking system not updating correctly
  • Rewards not received after purchases
  • Double charging for subscriptions
  • Strange Mirror artifact breaks gameplay
  • Potion effects dealing damage instead of healing

Requested features

10 requests
  • More card variety and unique cards
  • Multiple playable characters with different mechanics
  • Ability to customize deck before dungeon runs
  • Guild system and multiplayer features
  • Chat functionality
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  • Daily challenges and events
  • Permanent ad removal option
  • Ability to reset/respec card upgrades
  • More game modes and content
  • Better balance for free-to-play progression

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Arcane

One-time10
  • 70 Gems$0.99
  • Magical Forest Offer$0.99
  • Lost Marsh Offer$2.99
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  • 450 Gems$4.99
  • Fertile Plains Offer$4.99
  • Haunted Graveyard Offer$4.99
  • Time Offer 1$4.99
  • Hell`s Chambers Offer$9.99
  • Sisters Magic Offer$19.99
  • Iron Hills Offer$29.99
10 purchases

Aftermagic

One-time10
  • Fistful of Gold$0.99
  • Daily offer$0.99
  • Attack Relic Slot$2.99
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  • Premium Pass$4.99
  • Pouch of Gold$4.99
  • Starter Dragon Offer$4.99
  • Premium Horror Pass$9.99
  • Premium Pass 30 Days$12.99
  • Bucket of Gold$12.99
  • Advanced Dragon Offer$14.99

Questions

Is Arcane free?
Arcane is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aftermagic free?
Aftermagic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Arcane or Aftermagic?
Aftermagic is rated higher. Arcane averages 4.4 out of 5 from 532 ratings, while Aftermagic averages 4.6 from 395 ratings.
Do Arcane or Aftermagic have ads?
Both Arcane and Aftermagic show ads.
Which is updated more often, Arcane or Aftermagic?
Arcane ships an update every 21 months, and Aftermagic weekly. Most recently, Arcane was updated on November 3, 2026 and Aftermagic on November 5, 2026.

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