# Gorathar vs Aftermagic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gorathar at 79% against Aftermagic's 42%. Gorathar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Aftermagic's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (393 vs 25). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gorathar sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Aftermagic sells 41 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aftermagic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aftermagic has 393 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Gorathar's written reviews are positive against 42% of Aftermagic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gorathar ships an update every 2 days, Aftermagic weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gorathar | Aftermagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gorathar/id1667644719/reviews) | **[4.6 (393 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aftermagic-roguelike-rpg/id6477297897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **393** |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 296 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Guayaba Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657032101) | [Golden Dragon Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728888510) |

## What reviewers say

### Gorathar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gorathar/id1667644719)

Embark on a rogue-like adventure as an explorer in a magical cave system. This deckbuilder features unique gameplay where cards can be played or pocketed for future turns, offering diverse strategic options. Challenge over 50 monsters with a deck of over 200 unique cards.

**Highlights:** Rogue-like deckbuilding, Unique card pocketing mechanic, Turn-based battles, Over 200 unique cards, 50+ different monsters, Strategic gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $4.99 | one-time |
| Donation | $99.99 | one-time |


### Aftermagic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aftermagic-roguelike-rpg/id6477297897)

Master a vast collection of unique cards to build powerful decks and overcome challenging PvE battles. Explore an evolving world, uncover secrets, and upgrade your character and cards. Compete with others and earn rewards in this captivating roguelike RPG.

**Highlights:** Deckbuilding mastery, Epic adventure exploration, Unique card collection, Intense PvE battles, Power-ups and upgrades, Rewards and achievements, Community and competitions

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

**In-app purchases (41)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fistful of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Roar shards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colossus Enchantment Slot | $1.99 | one-time |
| Storm Blade shards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Call of the Void shards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Careful Prick shards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shield of Fire shards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Knuckle shards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dragon's Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Butcher Blade shards | $3.99 | one-time |
| Colossus 3 Equipment Slots | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shield Bash and Shield Feint | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Dragon Fang | $4.99 | one-time |
| Grenade Potion Early Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Way of the Sword shards | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Dragon Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Effort shards | $4.99 | one-time |
| Uncommon Dragon Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fortune's Calendar Ticket | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dragon's Sale | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Horror Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Premium Pass 30 Days | $12.99 | one-time |
| Frostborn Pass VI | $12.99 | one-time |
| Frostborn Pass V | $12.99 | one-time |
| Frostborn Pass IV | $12.99 | one-time |
| Frostborn Pass III | $12.99 | one-time |
| Frostborn Pass II | $12.99 | one-time |
| Frostborn Pass | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass 30 Days | $12.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gold | $12.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Dragon Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Rare Dragon Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Honor Pass | $24.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Protector | $24.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gold | $24.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of Gold | $39.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Premium Pass Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gold | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gorathar free?

Gorathar 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, Gorathar or Aftermagic?

Aftermagic is rated higher. Gorathar averages 4.3 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Aftermagic averages 4.6 from 393 ratings.

### Do Gorathar or Aftermagic have ads?

Aftermagic shows ads; Gorathar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gorathar or Aftermagic?

Gorathar ships an update every 2 days, and Aftermagic weekly. Most recently, Gorathar was updated on September 24, 2026 and Aftermagic on September 19, 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.*