# Magic Universe vs Prospector Run

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Prospector Run at 100% against Magic Universe's 27%. Prospector Run also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Magic Universe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Universe sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Prospector Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, Prospector Run every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Universe | Prospector Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (569 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-universe/id6447054279/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **569** | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 288 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) | [LUKE GITTINS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726740250) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Universe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-universe/id6447054279)

Embark on an action-packed RPG adventure as a magic school student in a vast, enchanted castle. Explore, battle monsters with spells, and gather resources to unlock new areas. Uncover the secrets of this mystical world.

**Highlights:** Explore a vast castle school, Battle monsters with spells, Gather magic resources, Unlock new locations, Intuitive touch controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ticket 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ticket 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.49 | one-time |
| Wand Drop x2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Castle Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dark Forest Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sewers Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tower Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bank Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🎨 Good graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔑 Unable to progress due to missing keys
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🛑 Getting stuck in levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Character getting stuck or unable to move
- Keys not appearing or not working as intended
- Levels becoming unbeatable due to missing resources

**Requested features**

- Add a way to warp back to the beginning of a level
- Implement a system to report issues and get support
- Add an option to disable ads or purchase an ad-free version


### Prospector Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prospector-run/id6476442509)

Embark on an adventure as a prospector, gathering valuable treasures and expanding your collection. Discover new environments, find all the hidden gems for special rewards, and compete for the top spot on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Collect treasures, Expand item collection, Unlock new biomes, Find hidden treasures, Climb online leaderboards

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Universe free?

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

### Is Prospector Run free?

Prospector Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Magic Universe or Prospector Run have ads?

Prospector Run shows ads; Magic Universe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Universe or Prospector Run?

Magic Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Prospector Run every 3 months. Most recently, Magic Universe was updated on November 3, 2026 and Prospector Run on November 4, 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.*