# Temporal War vs Aftermagic

The clearest difference is price: Aftermagic at Free against Temporal War's $2.99. 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.

Aftermagic is free to download; Temporal War costs $2.99 up front. Aftermagic sells 41 one-off in-app purchases. Temporal War asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

Temporal War ships an update every 6 months, Aftermagic weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Temporal War | Aftermagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temporal-war/id6448799601/reviews) | **[4.6 (393 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aftermagic-roguelike-rpg/id6477297897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **393** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 331 MB | 290 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Game Stew](https://appshunter.io/developer/517689895) | [Golden Dragon Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728888510) |

## What reviewers say

### Temporal War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/temporal-war/id6448799601)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Aftermagic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aftermagic-roguelike-rpg/id6477297897)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (41)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging card-based roguelike gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- ⚙️ Well-designed progression and upgrade system
- 💰 Playable without spending money
- 📱 Good performance on most devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Extremely pay-to-win monetization model
- 🐛 Frequent game-breaking bugs and crashes
- ⚡ Energy system limits gameplay time
- 📋 Excessive ads and forced ad-watching
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay and limited card variety

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Temporal War free?

Temporal War costs $2.99, 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 21, 2026 and Aftermagic on October 14, 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.*