# Magic Alchemist Classic vs Marathon Game

The clearest difference is ads: Marathon Game at none against Magic Alchemist Classic's shown. Marathon Game also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Magic Alchemist Classic's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (48 vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Alchemist Classic sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Marathon Game sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Marathon Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Alchemist Classic has 48 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Magic Alchemist Classic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Marathon Game's.

Magic Alchemist Classic ships an update monthly, Marathon Game every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Alchemist Classic | Marathon Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-alchemist-classic/id378491005/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathon-game/id721433735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bernd Jahnke](https://appshunter.io/developer/374143425) | [Slowinski Solutions Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/566485678) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Alchemist Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-alchemist-classic/id378491005)

Merge objects in this magical game to discover mysterious items and become a renowned alchemist. It offers addictive gameplay with intuitive controls and beautiful graphics, suitable for casual play with save/load functionality.

**Highlights:** Object merging gameplay, Discover mysterious items, Intuitive touchscreen controls, Beautiful graphics, Magical sound effects, Local and global highscores, Save and continue gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| More Undo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magic Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golden Sea | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adfree | $1.49 | one-time |
| Alchemist Laboratory | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magic Forest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Magic Bottles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Forgotten Memories | $2.99 | one-time |
| Enigmatic animals | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mystic Stones | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magic Dragons | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zodiac signs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Animals | $2.99 | one-time |


### Marathon Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marathon-game/id721433735)

A fast-paced game of strategy and luck where players connect like squares with the longest line possible to achieve high scores. It challenges your skill and quick thinking.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced gameplay, Strategy and skill elements, Luck-based scoring, Connect like squares, Longest line scoring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Appreciation Tip – Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Appreciation Tip – Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Appreciation Tip – Large | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Alchemist Classic free?

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

### Is Marathon Game free?

Marathon Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Alchemist Classic or Marathon Game?

Marathon Game is rated higher. Magic Alchemist Classic averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Marathon Game averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Magic Alchemist Classic or Marathon Game have ads?

Magic Alchemist Classic shows ads; Marathon Game does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Alchemist Classic or Marathon Game?

Magic Alchemist Classic ships an update monthly, and Marathon Game every 7 months. Most recently, Magic Alchemist Classic was updated on October 14, 2026 and Marathon Game on October 3, 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.*