Comparison

Temporal War vs Aftermagic

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

Head to head
About

Temporal War

Engage in fast-paced, strategic warfare on a parallel Earth where a technological blockade sparks conflict. Deploy over 50 unique units and utilize advanced technology to resist an invading army. Collect nearly 400 cards to enhance your forces in this sci-fi-inspired battle for freedom.

Highlights
  • Sci-fi storyline
  • Fast-paced strategic gameplay
  • Deploy over 50 unit types
  • Advanced technology and abilities
  • Collect nearly 400 cards
Features
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In 2027, on parallel Earth 103. The Red Army implemented a full blockade on the Tech Island to obtain control of chip technology and global dominance. To counter the Red Army, the Tech Island allies formed the Blue Army, sparking intense warfare on the island and its surrounding waters... Features - A sci-fi storyline adapted from global affairs. - Fast-paced and highly strategic gameplay. - Deploy over 50 types of blue army units. - Resist the Red Army with advanced technology and superhuman abilities. - Collect nearly 400 cards.

About

Aftermagic

Master a vast collection of unique cards to build powerful decks and overcome challenging PvE battles. Explore an evolving world, uncover secrets, and upgrade your character and cards. Compete with others and earn rewards in this captivating roguelike RPG.

Highlights
  • Deckbuilding mastery
  • Epic adventure exploration
  • Unique card collection
  • Intense PvE battles
  • Power-ups and upgrades
  • Rewards and achievements
  • Community and competitions
Features
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Deckbuilding Mastery: Unleash your strategic prowess as you assemble a powerful deck filled with a wide array of unique cards. Craft your ideal combination to gain the upper hand in every encounter. Experiment, adapt, and refine your deck as you progress, mastering the art of card selection. Epic Adventure: Venture into a rich and ever-evolving world, brimming with captivating lore, diverse landscapes, and enigmatic characters. Unearth secrets, encounter allies and adversaries, and make choices that shape your destiny. The choices you make will impact your journey in unexpected ways. Unique Cards: Collect an assortment of rare and extraordinary cards, each with its own distinct abilities and synergies. These cards are your tools in battle, and their careful selection can turn the tide of any conflict. Discover new cards as you progress and experiment with different combinations. Intense PvE Battles: Challenge your skills and wit in exhilarating player-versus-environment battles. Face off against relentless foes, each with their own tactics and challenges. With your custom deck, engage in strategic combat, adapt to different enemy strategies, and emerge victorious. Power-Ups and Upgrades: Unlock power-ups, enhance your cards, and level up your character as you journey through the game. As your strength grows, you'll be better prepared to face increasingly formidable adversaries and unforeseen trials. Rewards and Achievements: Complete challenging quests, defeat formidable enemies, and uncover hidden treasures to earn rewards and achievements. Showcase your prowess as a card battler and mark your name in the annals of this mystical world. Community and Competitions: Connect with a thriving community of players, share strategies, and compete in thrilling competitions. Test your skills against others in competitive gameplay modes and prove that you are the ultimate card battler. Prepare to embark on a legendary adventure where your deckbuilding skills and unique cards will be put to the test. Are you ready to rise to the challenge and become a true master of this captivating card battler roguelike game? Dive into a world filled with mysteries, danger, and the promise of glory. Download now and start your journey today!

Screenshots

Temporal War4 screens
Aftermagic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Aftermagic at Free against Temporal War's $1.99. Aftermagic also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Temporal War's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 41) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

Aftermagic is free to download; Temporal War costs $1.99 up front. Aftermagic sells 41 one-off in-app purchases. Temporal War asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aftermagic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aftermagic has 393 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Temporal War's written reviews are positive against 42% of Aftermagic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Temporal War ships an update every 6 months, Aftermagic weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Temporal War versus Aftermagic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTemporal WarAftermagic
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (19 ratings)4.6 (393 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings19393 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size331 MB290 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGame StewGolden Dragon Games

Customer experience

Temporal War

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Aftermagic

All ratings393 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral0.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral7.8%
Negative50.4%

Bugs and requests

Temporal War

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Aftermagic

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes on startup
  • Black screen after completing dungeons
  • Cannot play cards mid-battle
  • PVP and PVE modes not functioning
  • Authorization/login errors
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  • Battle buttons unresponsive
  • Card effects not triggering properly
  • Infinite loading screens
  • Mirror artifact selection causes game freeze
  • Tower ranking system not updating correctly
  • Rewards not received after purchases
  • Double charging for subscriptions
  • Strange Mirror artifact breaks gameplay
  • Potion effects dealing damage instead of healing

Requested features

10 requests
  • More card variety and unique cards
  • Multiple playable characters with different mechanics
  • Ability to customize deck before dungeon runs
  • Guild system and multiplayer features
  • Chat functionality
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  • Daily challenges and events
  • Permanent ad removal option
  • Ability to reset/respec card upgrades
  • More game modes and content
  • Better balance for free-to-play progression

In-app purchases

None

Temporal War

No in-app purchases

41 purchases

Aftermagic

One-time41
  • Fistful of Gold$0.99
  • Daily offer$0.99
  • Dragon Roar shards$0.99
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  • Colossus Enchantment Slot$1.99
  • Storm Blade shards$1.99
  • Call of the Void shards$1.99
  • Careful Prick shards$1.99
  • Shield of Fire shards$1.99
  • Knuckle shards$1.99
  • Dragon's Sale$2.99
  • Butcher Blade shards$3.99
  • Colossus 3 Equipment Slots$4.99
  • Shield Bash and Shield Feint$4.99
  • Premium Pass$4.99
  • Unlock Dragon Fang$4.99
  • Grenade Potion Early Unlock$4.99
  • Way of the Sword shards$4.99
  • Pouch of Gold$4.99
  • Starter Dragon Offer$4.99
  • Effort shards$4.99
  • Uncommon Dragon Pack$7.99
  • Fortune's Calendar Ticket$9.99
  • Dragon's Sale$9.99
  • Premium Horror Pass$9.99
  • Advanced Premium Pass 30 Days$12.99
  • Frostborn Pass VI$12.99
  • Frostborn Pass V$12.99
  • Frostborn Pass IV$12.99
  • Frostborn Pass III$12.99
  • Frostborn Pass II$12.99
  • Frostborn Pass$12.99
  • Premium Pass 30 Days$12.99
  • Bucket of Gold$12.99
  • Advanced Dragon Offer$14.99
  • Rare Dragon Pack$19.99
  • Honor Pass$24.99
  • Dragon Protector$24.99
  • Barrel of Gold$24.99
  • Wagon of Gold$39.99
  • Advanced Premium Pass Lifetime$49.99
  • Mountain of Gold$99.99

Questions

Is Temporal War free?
Temporal War costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aftermagic free?
Aftermagic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Temporal War or Aftermagic?
Aftermagic is rated higher. Temporal War averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Aftermagic averages 4.6 from 393 ratings.
Do Temporal War or Aftermagic have ads?
Aftermagic shows ads; Temporal War does not.
Which is updated more often, Temporal War or Aftermagic?
Temporal War ships an update every 6 months, and Aftermagic weekly. Most recently, Temporal War was updated on October 4, 2026 and Aftermagic on October 14, 2026.

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