# Castle Builder 2 vs My Magic Castle

The clearest difference is rating: My Magic Castle at 3.5 against Castle Builder 2's 2.8. Castle Builder 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Castle Builder 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and My Magic Castle sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Magic Castle holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 120 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Castle Builder 2's written reviews are positive against 33% of My Magic Castle's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Castle Builder 2 | My Magic Castle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-builder-2/id602616357/reviews) | **[3.5 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-magic-castle/id992522581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **120** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **32.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ettin Entertainment I/S](https://appshunter.io/developer/512521245) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### Castle Builder 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castle-builder-2/id602616357)

Design and construct intricate castles, keeps, and temples. Unleash destructive forces like catapults and magic to demolish your creations and achieve high scores. Features animated characters, detailed objects, and diverse block textures.

**Highlights:** Construct castles, keeps, and temples, Demolish with catapults and magic, Animated characters and detailed objects, Multiple block types with varied textures, Save and share castles online, Toy builder visual style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Castle Builder 2 Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |


### My Magic Castle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-magic-castle/id992522581)

Design and decorate your dream dollhouse with magical ponies and adorable pets. Customize characters, create stories, and share your creations. A fantasy adventure for all ages.

**Highlights:** Pony and doll customization, Dollhouse design and decoration, Story creation and play, Save and share house designs, Fantasy and magic theme

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ads removal | $0.99 | one-time |
| very cute cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| cute labrador | $0.99 | one-time |
| cute poodle | $0.99 | one-time |
| enchanted forest bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| cotton candy mountains bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| rainbow castle bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| happiness bay beach bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| butterfly hills bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| apple ranch bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| bundle with all pets | $4.99 | one-time |
| bundle with all content and remove ads | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and exciting gameplay
- 💖 Nostalgic and beloved game
- 🎨 Creative and imaginative
- 🌟 Good for younger children
- 📱 Works well on Fire tablets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Frequent crashing/closing
- 🚫 App won't open
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Excessive ads
- ⚠️ Glitchy and unplayable

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- App closes immediately after loading
- Black screen on launch
- Game shuts down unexpectedly
- Game kicks user out

**Requested features**

- Fix crashing and closing issues
- Allow video recording
- Add more ponies and content
- Remove or reduce ads
- Make in-app purchases free


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Castle Builder 2 free?

Castle Builder 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Magic Castle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Castle Builder 2 or My Magic Castle?

My Magic Castle is rated higher. Castle Builder 2 averages 2.8 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while My Magic Castle averages 3.5 from 120 ratings.

### Do Castle Builder 2 or My Magic Castle have ads?

My Magic Castle shows ads; Castle Builder 2 does not.

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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.*