# Zombie City Exploder vs Magic.io

The clearest difference is rating: Magic.io at 4.5 against Zombie City Exploder's 3.0. Magic.io also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). Zombie City Exploder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 30) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic.io sells 30 one-off in-app purchases. Zombie City Exploder asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic.io holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic.io has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Zombie City Exploder's written reviews are positive against 25% of Magic.io's.

Zombie City Exploder ships an update every 3 days, Magic.io every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zombie City Exploder | Magic.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-city-exploder/id1640967097/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicio-spells-and-zombies/id6504026735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **24.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 261 MB | 925 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [博 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016478367) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Zombie City Exploder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-city-exploder/id1640967097)

Defend your country from evolving zombies by strategically deploying warplanes, cannons, and soldiers. Adjust your defenses as the enemy advances to prevent them from crossing the restricted area.

**Highlights:** Deploy warplanes, cannons, and soldiers, Strategic trench deployment, Evolving zombie enemies, Weapon adjustment system, Country protection mission

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magic.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicio-spells-and-zombies/id6504026735)

Embark on a magical roguelike adventure to defeat dark forces. Master unique spellcasting, navigate challenging chapters, and strategically use a dash mechanic to overcome enemies and epic bosses. Collect and customize equipment to enhance your power and earn daily rewards.

**Highlights:** Unique spellcasting mechanic, Thrilling chapter battles, Dash mechanic for evasion, Customizable equipment, Epic boss fights, Daily rewards and upgrades

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three Day Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Bundle 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer 8 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Magic Mastery Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battlepass Main | $4.99 | one-time |
| Three Day Offer 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standard Monthly Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Three Day Offer 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Fund 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rune Pass Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer 19 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer 18 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Great Wizard's Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Monthly Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Funds 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Funds 5 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ad Free Card | $19.99 | one-time |
| Three Day Offer 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Fund 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battlepass Discount | $29.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Funds 4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Funds 6 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Diverse spells and abilities
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 👍 Customizable wands and gear
- 👍 Optional ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Invisible walls and unresponsive controls
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Progression issues and lost progress
- 🐛 Laggy performance and frame drops

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during gameplay
- Progression and rewards not tracking properly
- Wands and abilities not functioning as described
- Invisible walls and unresponsive controls
- Gear and equipment not merging correctly

**Requested features**

- Reduce swipe requirement for dashing
- Add option to disable damage numbers
- Improve in-game support and bug reporting
- Increase stamina regeneration or add more methods to obtain it


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zombie City Exploder free?

Zombie City Exploder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic.io free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zombie City Exploder or Magic.io?

Magic.io is rated higher. Zombie City Exploder averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Magic.io averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Zombie City Exploder or Magic.io have ads?

Both Zombie City Exploder and Magic.io show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zombie City Exploder or Magic.io?

Zombie City Exploder ships an update every 3 days, and Magic.io every 4 days. Most recently, Zombie City Exploder was updated on October 16, 2026 and Magic.io on October 12, 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.*