# The Mind Controller vs Magic Friends

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Magic Friends at 39K against The Mind Controller's 366. Magic Friends also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). The Mind Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Mind Controller sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Magic Friends sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Friends holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Friends has 39K ratings behind it against 366, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of The Mind Controller's written reviews are positive against 71% of Magic Friends's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Mind Controller ships an update every 5 weeks, Magic Friends every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Mind Controller | Magic Friends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (366 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mind-controller/id1617089395/reviews) | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-friends-color-hands/id1661773583/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 366 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 71.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 276 MB | 705 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [MOONEE PUBLISHING LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469957859) |

## What reviewers say

### The Mind Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-mind-controller/id1617089395)

Engage in strategic combat by taking direct control of your adversaries. Outmaneuver and dominate your foes using a unique controller interface to manipulate their actions.

**Highlights:** Control enemy minds, Strategic combat, Controller interface, Dominate adversaries

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| All controllers | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Mind control enemies with tech
- 💡 Love controlling enemies
- 👍 Very cool game
- 👍 Nicely done

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Too many ads
- ⚠️ Ads are too much
- ⚠️ Ads are bad
- ⚠️ Can't close ads
- ⚠️ Ads take too long

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 4th button glitches game
- 🐛 4th button doesn't work
- 🐛 Can't press 4th button
- 🐛 Bug with 4th button
- 🐛 4th button causes buttons to glitch

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Make multi-control control all enemies
- Fix bug with 4th button


### Magic Friends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-friends-color-hands/id1661773583)

Embark on a magical adventure in a vibrant 3D world. Team up with friends, both old and new, to battle enemies using unique magical abilities. Enjoy exciting gameplay with simple controls and an intuitive interface.

**Highlights:** Bright 3D graphics, Simple management, Exciting gameplay, Intuitive interface, Magical adventures, Defeat enemies

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small coin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium coin pack | $1.79 | one-time |
| No ADS | $1.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pack with 90% discount | $2.00 | one-time |
| Large coin pack | $2.59 | one-time |
| VIP Pack with 80% discount | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pack with 70% discount | $5.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pack with 60% discount | $7.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pack with 50% discount | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pack with 40% discount | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Customizable elements
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💫 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Lack of content control
- ⏱️ Slow progression

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to combine elements
- Loss of progress
- Unresponsive controls
- Texture and visual glitches

**Requested features**

- More element combinations
- Additional characters and powers
- Improved save/progress system
- Reduced ads or option to remove


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Mind Controller free?

The Mind Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magic Friends free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Mind Controller or Magic Friends?

Magic Friends is rated higher. The Mind Controller averages 4.5 out of 5 from 366 ratings, while Magic Friends averages 4.7 from 39K ratings.

### Do The Mind Controller or Magic Friends have ads?

Both The Mind Controller and Magic Friends show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Mind Controller or Magic Friends?

The Mind Controller ships an update every 5 weeks, and Magic Friends every 5 months. Most recently, The Mind Controller was updated on October 24, 2026 and Magic Friends on October 25, 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.*