Comparison

Fableborne vs MagicCraft

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

Head to head
About

Fableborne

Engage in fast-paced ARPG combat to raid and defend floating kingdoms. Build and upgrade your fortress, unlock unique heroes with powerful abilities, and customize their appearance. Compete in various game modes, including PvE raids, PvP defense, and seasonal adventures, to climb leaderboards and become a legend.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced ARPG combat
  • Kingdom raiding and defense
  • Base building and fortress customization
  • Hero and unit collection/upgrades
  • PvP and PvE game modes
  • Seasonal events and content updates
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Enter the Shatterlands! Fableborne is a fast-paced ARPG where players raid and defend Kingdoms for loot and glory. ▶ Conquer Kingdoms in the Sky Fight for supremacy in a variety of epic castle kingdoms scattered across the floating isles of the Shatterlands. Each kingdom holds secrets waiting to be unlocked. ▶ Defend Your Sky Island Craft a dynamic fortress of units, Elite Guards and one mighty Imperial Guard to outsmart enemy raiders. Mix, match and collect your units to build the perfect defensive combinations. Build the ultimate fortress in the skies and make your Kingdom the envy of the Shatterlands! ▶ Unlock and Upgrade Your Heroes Discover and upgrade a roster of unique heroes, each with powerful abilities and traits. From the heroic Glint a mighty paladin to mysterious mages commanding the arcane, tailor your strategy to dominate the battlefield. New heroes will be introduced in the coming seasons! ▶ Collect and Customize Adorn your heroes with legendary skins to stand out in battle or showcase your achievements. Every match is a chance to display your prowess and style. ▶ Game Modes - Campaign Raid: Fight PvE kingdoms and follow the story of our heroes and the Shatterlands! - Kingdom Defense: Protect your realm from PvP invaders! - PvP Raids: Raid PvP enemy-designed kingdoms and prove your might by destroying other players’ castles. - Seasonal Adventures: Embark on seasonal quests, open treasure chests, earn magical gems, and claim exclusive seasonal skins. New adventures await every season, keeping the realm ever-dynamic and exciting. ▶ Rise to Glory Ascend the regional and global leaderboards to prove you're the ultimate conqueror of the Shatterlands. Are you ready to become a legend? ▶ Constantly Expanding Watch out for new heroes, skins, maps, and events. Fableborne is continuously evolving, offering fresh challenges and content to keep the excitement alive. Features: - Fast-Paced ARPG Action - PvP Raids - Build Your Team To Defend Your Kingdom - Unlock and Upgrade Heroes and Units - Seasonal Events - Compete In Competitions and Leaderboard Events - Continuously Updating Gameplay Content Support: Need help? Contact us at support@pixiongames.com Join the Adventure: Privacy Policy: https://fableborne.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://fableborne.com/terms Ready to claim your kingdom? Join Fableborne, where legends rise and kingdoms fall! ©2024 Pixion Games. All rights reserved.

About

MagicCraft

Engage in team-based arena combat with diverse game modes and strategic objectives. Collect unique cosmetics, climb the ranks, and compete with friends in an ever-evolving world. Earn rewards and participate in community events.

Highlights
  • Team vs Team MOBA combat
  • Multiple game modes (Capture the Point, Escort, Skull Grab)
  • Ranked ladder progression
  • Collectible hero skins
  • Community events and rewards
  • Web3 integration for earning
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Immerse yourself in the growing world of MagicCraft, an exciting TEAM vs TEAM MOBA game that features some of your favorite game modes in arena-style combat. The game is set in the expansive world of the Ashvales, a constantly updated universe to bring you exciting new storylines. Play using different heroes, defeat the enemy team, and secure your spot as your team’s MVP! Join our Web3 lobbies at https://lobby.magiccraft.io to earn MCRT! EXCITING GAME MODES! •MagicCraft currently has three major game modes: Capture the Point, Escort, and Skull Grab. •These three feature different ways to play the game and teams need to constantly adjust their strategy according to the flow of the combat. CLIMB UP THE RANKS! •Rise through the ranked ladder and prove yourself to be the best player on your server. •MagicCraft is an ecosystem where competitive players are rewarded for their skill and hard work while casual players also get to enjoy the game at their own pace. COLLECT UNIQUE COSMETICS! •Play the game with the style you want! Get unique skins for the heroes you want to play and become the envy of players worldwide. There’s nothing players love more than making their characters look good when playing games and I know we’re not an exception! COMPETE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! •Form teams with your friends or compete against other people to experience the true sense of competition. •Create a dedicated squad and dominate through the different game modes with unique strategies and reap the rewards! PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY EVENTS! •Keep yourself updated with community news and watch out for regular events. Earn tons of rewards and interact with the community and the MagicCraft team. MagicCraft is different from the traditional MOBA game that uses the same formula that most players have been playing for years. In this arena-style combat game, you’ll need to keep important objectives in mind before you go blindly into a fight. Use your champion’s strength to support the team and fight your way to become the victor. It all begins by entering the world of the Ashvales today!

Screenshots

Fableborne4 screens
MagicCraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MagicCraft at none against Fableborne's shown. MagicCraft also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 57%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Fableborne sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and MagicCraft sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Fableborne against 4.3 for MagicCraft. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 49 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Fableborne's written reviews are positive against 75% of MagicCraft's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fableborne ships an update every 4 months, MagicCraft every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fableborne versus MagicCraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFableborneMagicCraft
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (18 ratings)4.3 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1849 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size942 MB1.4 GB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPixion GamesMagicCraft

Customer experience

Fableborne

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

MagicCraft

All ratings49 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Fableborne

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MagicCraft

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Constant crashing during gameplay
  • Game freezes
  • Laggy performance
  • Powers/abilities not working
  • Inability to start lobbies or quick start games
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  • Account verification failing
  • Shield ability not functioning
  • Ultimate abilities auto-casting
  • Issues with movement and turning
  • Inability to customize ability placement
  • Bluetooth headset losing sound during matches

Requested features

9 requests
  • More camera and control options
  • Ability to change control layout (move skills)
  • Website/forum/Discord for community
  • Clearer objectives and progression system
  • More ways to earn in-game currency without real money
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  • Fix for adding players after a match
  • Accessible in-game shop
  • Improve trophy/XP gain rate
  • Fix for Bluetooth headset audio issues

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Fableborne

One-time9
  • Handful of Diamonds$0.99
  • Handful of Diamonds 1$1.99
  • Pile of Diamonds$4.99
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  • Heap of Diamonds$9.99
  • Barrel of Diamonds$19.99
  • Wagon of Diamonds$49.99
  • Mountain of Diamonds 1$99.99
  • Mountain of Diamonds 2$129.99
  • Mountain of Diamonds 3$149.99
5 purchases

MagicCraft

One-time5
  • Pinch of Crystals$4.99
  • Bundle of Crystals$9.99
  • Bag of Crystals$19.99
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  • Crate of Crystals$49.99
  • Chest of Crystals$99.99

Questions

Is Fableborne free?
Fableborne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MagicCraft free?
MagicCraft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fableborne or MagicCraft?
Fableborne and MagicCraft are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 18 and 49 ratings respectively.
Do Fableborne or MagicCraft have ads?
Fableborne shows ads; MagicCraft does not.
Which is updated more often, Fableborne or MagicCraft?
Fableborne ships an update every 4 months, and MagicCraft every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fableborne was updated on October 6, 2026 and MagicCraft on September 29, 2026.

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