Comparison

Magus Tower vs Pocket Wars

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

Head to head
About

Magus Tower

Features
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Embark on a thrilling adventure as a wizard trapped in a perilous tower in our captivating hack n' slash game! Use your magical prowess to cast spells and escape, but beware of the lurking enemy spiders! With intuitive swipe controls, unleash powerful combos of diverse magics to overcome challenges and claim victory. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals, enchanting soundtracks, and dynamic gameplay that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Download now from the Apple Store and experience the magic firsthand! Game made by Felipe Elsner, Gabriel Martins, Lucas Cunha, Mateus Godinho e Pedro Muller.

About

Pocket Wars

Features
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Pocket Wars is a minimalist geometry tower defense game where simple shapes become powerful armies. Defend your base, upgrade your units and destroy enemy bases in fast tactical battles. Unlock new unit classes, weapons and gadgets, then adapt your strategy as every level becomes harder. Build stronger squads, discover new combinations and fight your way through the Pentagon Army to reclaim the coordinate system. Features: • Geometry tower defense battles • Defend your base and destroy enemy bases • Upgrade units, weapons and gadgets • Unlock multiple unit classes • Increasingly challenging levels • Clean geometric visuals • Fast mobile-friendly gameplay • Cosmetic style themes Pocket Wars combines tower defense, tactical unit battles and minimalist strategy in one compact mobile game.

Screenshots

Magus Tower3 screens
Pocket Wars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magus Tower at none against Pocket Wars's 5. Magus Tower also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket Wars sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Magus Tower asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magus Tower ships an update weekly, Pocket Wars every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Magus Tower versus Pocket Wars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagus TowerPocket Wars
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB273 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperFelipe Elsner SilvaKaan Gevrek

In-app purchases

None

Magus Tower

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Pocket Wars

One-time5
  • 1 Style Ticket$0.99
  • 3 Style Tickets$1.99
  • No Ads$2.99
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  • All Styles$3.99
  • Premium Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Magus Tower free?
Magus Tower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Wars free?
Pocket Wars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magus Tower or Pocket Wars have ads?
Pocket Wars shows ads; Magus Tower does not.
Which is updated more often, Magus Tower or Pocket Wars?
Magus Tower ships an update weekly, and Pocket Wars every 5 days. Most recently, Magus Tower was updated on October 3, 2026 and Pocket Wars on October 10, 2026.

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