# Mount and Magic vs Rune Mage 2

The clearest difference is rating: Rune Mage 2 at 4.8 against Mount and Magic's 2.9. Rune Mage 2 also leads on ratings volume (33 vs 9). Mount and Magic's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mount and Magic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Rune Mage 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rune Mage 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 33 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 18% and 18% positive.

Mount and Magic ships an update every 3 days, Rune Mage 2 fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mount and Magic | Rune Mage 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mount-and-magic/id6443552409/reviews) | **[4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rune-mage-2/id6468482482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | **18.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HONG KONG YOULOFT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/893452478) | [Hong Kong Xinzhan Software Technology Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774437435) |

## What reviewers say

### Mount and Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mount-and-magic/id6443552409)

Engage in a tactical battle against undead souls in a wilderness setting. Discover a mysterious golden skull that brings both fortune and peril. Experience simple, time-passing gameplay with a trendy retro pixel art style.

**Highlights:** Tactical battles, Undead encounters, Treasure discovery, Simple gameplay, Retro pixel art

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 70 Gem | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Curious Brother skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chosen skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free | $9.99 | one-time |
| Speed Monthly Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Equipment upgrade 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Magnet Effect Monthly Pass | $29.99 | one-time |


### Rune Mage 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rune-mage-2/id6468482482)

Merge runes strategically to cast powerful magic and defend a land of peace from evil invaders. This roguelite game offers hundreds of skill combinations and addictive merging gameplay against diverse monsters.

**Highlights:** Roguelite + Merging gameplay, Hundreds of skill combinations, Addictive combo merging, Varied monsters and stages

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.99 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| $4.99 Event Gift Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Growth Funds | $6.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Monthly Plan | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Growth Funds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 30 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging core game mechanics and creative gameplay
- 📱 Works offline without requiring internet connection
- 🎯 No intrusive ads in early experience
- 💰 Free-to-play model available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Excessive difficulty spike forcing pay-to-win mechanics
- 🎯 Unfair enemy design with ranged enemies attacking immediately on spawn
- ⚡ Severe stamina/energy system limiting playtime
- 💸 Aggressive monetization and expensive in-game purchases
- 🔄 Unrewarding progression with low drop rates for useful items

**Reported bugs**

- Game fails to load or crashes on startup
- Cannot login to Game Center or account
- Progress bar freezes during loading
- 7-day trial missions don't unlock after day 2-3
- Chest/reward system doesn't deliver selected weapons to inventory

**Requested features**

- Improve stamina recovery or add better stamina-related items
- Add more game modes beyond campaign and daily challenges
- Increase variety of spells and skill types
- Better skill/ability descriptions and tooltips
- Adjust enemy attack timing to give players fair reaction time


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mount and Magic free?

Mount and Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rune Mage 2 free?

Rune Mage 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mount and Magic or Rune Mage 2?

Rune Mage 2 is rated higher. Mount and Magic averages 2.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Rune Mage 2 averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do Mount and Magic or Rune Mage 2 have ads?

Both Mount and Magic and Rune Mage 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mount and Magic or Rune Mage 2?

Mount and Magic ships an update every 3 days, and Rune Mage 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Mount and Magic was updated on November 3, 2026 and Rune Mage 2 on November 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.*