# Magical Shot vs Pakal

The clearest difference is rating: Magical Shot at 5.0 against Pakal's 4.0. Magical Shot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). Pakal's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pakal sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Magical Shot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magical Shot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magical Shot has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Magical Shot ships an update every 4 months, Pakal every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magical Shot | Pakal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magical-shot/id483079193/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pakal/id1147168402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Plus Inc. (Japan)](https://appshunter.io/developer/445792061) | [Alessandro Ornano](https://appshunter.io/developer/699455793) |

## What reviewers say

### Magical Shot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magical-shot/id483079193)

A straightforward touch-based game where players shoot monsters to restore power. Running out of power or time ends the game. Clear levels by defeating enemies and reaching the target score.

**Highlights:** Simple touch controls, Monster shooting gameplay, Power restoration mechanic, Level-based progression, Game over condition, BGM by AMACHA MUSIC ATELIER

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pakal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pakal/id1147168402)

Embark on an arcade adventure as an astronaut mapping alien planets and protecting Earth. Cut through territory, avoid enemy attacks, and collect gold leaves to unlock new worlds. Enjoy a challenging experience with a chance to revive lives through gameplay.

**Highlights:** Territory cutting gameplay, Planet mapping missions, Enemy avoidance, Collect gold leaves for progression, Multiple difficulty levels, Unlockable worlds

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| World 1, 2 and 3 unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| World 4, 5, 6, 7 e 8 unlock | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magical Shot free?

Magical Shot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pakal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magical Shot or Pakal?

Magical Shot is rated higher. Magical Shot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Pakal averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Magical Shot or Pakal have ads?

Magical Shot shows ads; Pakal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magical Shot or Pakal?

Magical Shot ships an update every 4 months, and Pakal every 6 weeks. Most recently, Magical Shot was updated on September 29, 2026 and Pakal on October 24, 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.*