Comparison

Brotato vs Doodle Magic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Brotato

Play as a potato in this top-down arena shooter roguelite, fighting alien hordes with up to six weapons simultaneously. Customize your character with unique traits and items to create powerful builds and survive waves of enemies. Experience fast-paced runs under 30 minutes.

Highlights
  • Top-down arena shooter roguelite
  • Play as a potato with 6 weapons
  • Variety of traits and items for unique builds
  • Fast runs under 30 minutes
  • Dozens of customizable characters
  • Hundreds of weapons and items
Features
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One Potato. Six Weapons. Infinite Chaos. A spaceship from Potato World has crashed on a hostile alien planet. The sole survivor is BROTATO, a lone potato forced to survive against endless alien hordes. In this intense top-down arena shooter roguelite, you must fight wave after wave of enemies, scavenge materials, and build powerful combinations using dozens of traits, hundreds of items, and up to 6 weapons at once. Every run is different. Every decision matters. Survive long enough until rescue arrives. 【FEATURES】 ● 6-Weapon Combat System Equip up to 6 weapons simultaneously, from SMGs and flamethrowers to sticks and improvised tools. Create unique builds and dominate chaotic battles. ● Diverse Characters Dozens of playable characters with unique traits. Choose playstyles like One-Handed, Lucky, Crazy damage dealer, Mage, and more. Each run changes your strategy. ● Fast-Paced Roguelite Runs Each wave lasts 20 to 90 seconds. Quick, intense survival sessions designed for replayability and experimentation. ● Deep Build System Hundreds of weapons, items, and synergies. Combine effects to create broken builds and discover powerful strategies. ● Survival Gameplay Auto-firing combat with optional manual aiming. Adapt, upgrade, and survive increasingly difficult alien waves. 【 IMPORTANT】 Cloud saves are available ONLY ONLINE. Offline play is supported, but progress will NOT be saved to the cloud. 【FOLLOW US】 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtaSitbjWjhnlzuX2ZLjtUg Discord: https://discord.gg/P6vekfhc46 Twitter: https://twitter.com/erabit_studios TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brotato_mobile Facebook: https://facebook.com/brotatomobile Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brotato_mobile/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/brotato_mobile/ 【SUPPORT】 Any questions, please contact: support@erabitstudios.com

About

Doodle Magic

Become a mighty wizard defending a village from monsters and slimes. Upgrade gear, collect skills, and build an indestructible fortress to overcome endless challenges and boss battles. Embark on a tower defense journey.

Highlights
  • Upgrade epic gear and forge powerful wizard
  • Collect and synthesize gems
  • Explore and combine mystical skills
  • Defend against endless slime monsters
  • Build and upgrade unique ramparts
  • Challenge Abyss Mode with random monster combinations
Features
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Step into the Middle Ages, where the village of Hamel is plagued by mice and overrun by monsters. As a young wizard, you waved your wand to rid the village of a multitude of creatures. Yet, a greater danger lurks ahead. Are you ready to face slimes and other formidable monsters? Features: Be a Mighty Wizard! - Upgrade epic gear, collect and synthesize gems to forge a powerful wizard leading the entire battlefield. Collect your Fantasy Skills - Explore mystical skills and collect a unique combination to break free from traditional tactical limits. Take on Endless Slimes! - Embrace endless slime monster challenges, showcasing your wizard skills to defend our homeland. Build your unique rampart - Upgrade wall durability, collect wall magic resistance, and create your unique castle, an indestructible fortress. Challenge the Abyss Mode - Confront randomly combined monster challenges, strategically choose skill card combinations, as hordes of monster bosses are about to descend. Get ready for an exhilarating combat experience! Updates and Support: We are committed to continuous game updates, providing players with the better gaming experience. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to contact our support team. **Join us now, embark on a brand new tower defense journey, and let the wizard's glory be in your hands.

Screenshots

Brotato4 screens
Doodle Magic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Brotato at 4.7 against Doodle Magic's 4.3. Brotato also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Doodle Magic's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brotato sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Doodle Magic sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brotato holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 15K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Brotato's written reviews are positive against 56% of Doodle Magic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brotato ships an update every 2 weeks, Doodle Magic every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Brotato versus Doodle Magic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrotatoDoodle Magic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11K ratings) — better4.3 (15K ratings)
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews — better56.2% of reviews
Number of ratings11K15K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size616 MB240 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperErabit StudiosDodjoy HK

Customer experience

Brotato

All ratings11,288 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1,141 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative16.2%

Doodle Magic

All ratings15,072 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral9.9%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews831 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral14.8%
Negative29.0%

User reviews

Brotato

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 🔥 Great for killing time
  • 💯 Best mobile game ever
  • 🎨 Awesome graphics and art style

Room to improve

  • 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
  • 🔒 Locked characters behind paywall
  • 🔍 Lack of progression without spending money
  • 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay after a while
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches

Doodle Magic

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Unique art style
  • 🎨 Customizable abilities
  • 💡 Potential for future updates
  • 🎮 Enjoyable tower defense experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Targeting/AI issues
  • 🔍 Lack of in-game explanations
  • ⏱️ Slow progression and grind
  • 💰 Monetization concerns
  • 🔧 Bugs and glitches

Bugs and requests

Brotato

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Tutorial forces players to repeat it every time
  • Weapon stats get lost on upgrade
  • Reroll exploit with saved money
  • Speed bug causing issues with gameplay
  • Turrets spawning in poor locations

Requested features

5 requests
  • Endless mode
  • Multiplayer co-op
  • More character variety
  • Ability to unlock characters through gameplay
  • Improved progression system

Doodle Magic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ads not working
  • Overlapping UI elements
  • Game crashes and freezes
  • Progression issues after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to control spell targeting
  • Improved gem management and combination
  • Endless/survival mode
  • More diverse enemy types and level design
  • Better balance between free-to-play and paid progression

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Brotato

One-time19
  • Beginner Totem Pack$0.49
  • spuds_30$0.49
  • Starter Pack$0.49
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  • Totem Pack 1$0.99
  • month_vip$0.99
  • Beast Master$0.99
  • Daily Gift Pack 2$0.99
  • Limited-time gift pack$0.99
  • Limited Pack$1.99
  • Abyssal Terrors 01$2.99
  • Brotato Abyssal Terrors$2.99
  • Daily Gift Pack 3$2.99
  • Totem Pack 2$2.99
  • spuds_170$2.99
  • Bundle with 5 Characters$3.99
  • spuds_380$4.99
  • Weekly Gift Pack 3$4.99
  • permanent_vip$15.99
  • No ads$19.99
6 purchases

Doodle Magic

One-time6
  • Several Crystal$0.99
  • A handful of Crystal$4.99
  • A pile of Crystal$9.99
Show 3 more
  • A pack of Crystal$19.99
  • A bag of Crystal$49.99
  • A box of Crystal$99.99

Questions

Is Brotato free?
Brotato is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doodle Magic free?
Doodle Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brotato or Doodle Magic?
Brotato is rated higher. Brotato averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Doodle Magic averages 4.3 from 15K ratings.
Do Brotato or Doodle Magic have ads?
Both Brotato and Doodle Magic show ads.
Which is updated more often, Brotato or Doodle Magic?
Brotato ships an update every 2 weeks, and Doodle Magic every 6 weeks. Most recently, Brotato was updated on October 29, 2026 and Doodle Magic on October 29, 2026.

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