# Magic Universe vs Time Battle War

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Universe at 4.7 against Time Battle War's 2.8. Magic Universe also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (569 vs 25). Time Battle War's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (41% vs 27%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Universe sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Time Battle War sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Universe holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Universe has 569 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Magic Universe's written reviews are positive against 41% of Time Battle War's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Magic Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, Time Battle War weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Universe | Time Battle War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (569 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-universe/id6447054279/reviews)** | [2.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-battle-war/id6498951114/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **569** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 26.8% of reviews | **40.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 288 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) | [Arizona](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593466104) |

## 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


### Time Battle War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-battle-war/id6498951114)

Embark on a strategic adventure across diverse eras and universes. Command evolving forces, build defenses, and collect powerful cards to summon allies. Master unique skills and compete in global events to conquer the multiverse.

**Highlights:** Travel across different eras and universes, Evolve and strategize with diverse units, Collect and upgrade powerful summon cards, Build and defend strongholds, Unlock and master diverse battle skills, Participate in global events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hard Currency Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Game Speed 1.5x | $4.99 | one-time |
| Game Speed 2.0x | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Universe free?

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

### Is Time Battle War free?

Time Battle War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Universe or Time Battle War?

Magic Universe is rated higher. Magic Universe averages 4.7 out of 5 from 569 ratings, while Time Battle War averages 2.8 from 25 ratings.

### Do Magic Universe or Time Battle War have ads?

Time Battle War shows ads; Magic Universe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Universe or Time Battle War?

Magic Universe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Time Battle War weekly. Most recently, Magic Universe was updated on November 3, 2026 and Time Battle War on October 30, 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.*