Magical Shot vs Whack A Notch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magical Shot
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.
- Simple touch controls
- Monster shooting gameplay
- Power restoration mechanic
- Level-based progression
- Game over condition
- BGM by AMACHA MUSIC ATELIER
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The operation is simple enough to touch the monsters. Killing the enemy, the power is restored. When mistakes or over time, reduce the power. When the power is zero, the game is over. Exceeds the level 10-10, the game is clear. [Resources] BGM is produced by "AMACHA MUSIC ATELIER."
Whack A Notch
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Do you like notches on smart phone? Like them or not, enjoy whack-a-mole type game with notches!! There are 5 kinds of notches with different shapes and movements!! There are 5 levels from kids to extreme, so everyone can play the game!! You can also customize colors / images of notches and backdrop!!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Whack A Notch at none against Magical Shot's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magical Shot | Whack A Notch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Plus Inc. (Japan) | KENSHI DOI |
In-app purchases
Magical Shot
No in-app purchases
Whack A Notch
No in-app purchases
Questions
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