Comparison

Spell Valley vs Aftermagic

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

Head to head
About

Spell Valley

Assemble a team of unique heroes in this rapid, turn-based strategy game. Engage in quick 5-minute battles where strategic choices are crucial. Collect diverse characters and challenge friends for shared rewards.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy gameplay
  • Unique hero collection
  • Fast-paced 5-minute battles
  • Multiplayer challenges
  • Friend rewards
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Brave the Valley! Build your team from dozens of unique heroes in this fast-paced turn-based strategy game. Face off against friends and foes in 5-minute battles where every decision matters. Collect a wide variety of playable characters with their own strengths and weaknesses. Invite your friends and share the rewards! Note: Although Spell Valley is free to play and download, some gameplay items can be purchased for real money.

About

Aftermagic

Master strategic card battles in a dynamic roguelike adventure. Assemble powerful decks, explore a rich world, and overcome challenging PvE encounters. Upgrade your character and cards to face increasingly formidable foes and earn rewards.

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

Spell Valley4 screens
Aftermagic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aftermagic at 4.6 against Spell Valley's 4.0. Aftermagic also leads on ratings volume (396 vs 63). Spell Valley's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (71% vs 41%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Spell Valley sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Aftermagic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aftermagic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aftermagic has 396 ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Spell Valley's written reviews are positive against 41% of Aftermagic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spell Valley versus Aftermagic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpell ValleyAftermagic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (63 ratings)4.6 (396 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better40.7% of reviews
Number of ratings63396 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size502 MB298 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperBad Bishop GamesGolden Dragon Games

Customer experience

Spell Valley

All ratings63 ratings
Positive74.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative22.9%

Aftermagic

All ratings395 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative50.4%

Bugs and requests

Spell Valley

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

10 purchases

Spell Valley

One-time10
  • Handful of Gems$0.99
  • Welcome to Region 2$0.99
  • Welcome to Region 3$0.99
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  • Spell Valley Welcome Pack$2.99
  • Welcome to Region 4$2.99
  • Satchel of Gems$4.99
  • Welcome to Region 5$4.99
  • Crate of Gems$9.99
  • Spooky Forest Value Pack$14.99
  • Wagon of Gems$19.99
10 purchases

Aftermagic

One-time10
  • Fistful of Gold$0.99
  • Daily offer$0.99
  • Attack Relic Slot$2.99
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  • Premium Pass$4.99
  • Pouch of Gold$4.99
  • Starter Dragon Offer$4.99
  • Premium Horror Pass$9.99
  • Premium Pass 30 Days$12.99
  • Bucket of Gold$12.99
  • Advanced Dragon Offer$14.99

Questions

Is Spell Valley free?
Spell Valley is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aftermagic free?
Aftermagic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spell Valley or Aftermagic?
Aftermagic is rated higher. Spell Valley averages 4.0 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Aftermagic averages 4.6 from 396 ratings.
Do Spell Valley or Aftermagic have ads?
Aftermagic shows ads; Spell Valley does not.
Which is updated more often, Spell Valley or Aftermagic?
Spell Valley ships an update weekly, and Aftermagic weekly. Most recently, Spell Valley was updated on November 3, 2026 and Aftermagic on November 8, 2026.

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