# Number Gun! vs Wand Evolution

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wand Evolution at 54% against Number Gun!'s 13%. Wand Evolution also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Number Gun!'s advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 545). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Number Gun! sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Wand Evolution sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wand Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 545 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Number Gun!'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Wand Evolution's.

Number Gun! ships an update every 9 days, Wand Evolution fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Number Gun! | Wand Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-gun/id6450513499/reviews) | **[4.7 (545 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wand-evolution-magic-mage-run/id6456039863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 545 |
| Positive reviews | 12.7% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 289 MB | 422 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [Joygame Oyun ve Teknoloji A.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/901841344) |

## What reviewers say

### Number Gun!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/number-gun/id6450513499)

Engage in a unique shooting game where you fill blocks and create the ultimate gun. Combine math blocks to enhance your weapon's power and achieve the best combos.

**Highlights:** Shoot and fill blocks, Create the best gun combo, Maximize gun with math blocks, Strategic block filling, Gun upgrade system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginners Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gun 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Epicblock Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack No-ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gun 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Doublegun Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Skip-it 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Battlepack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Money 6 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bundle No-ads | $34.99 | one-time |
| Limitlessfun Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great way to kill time
- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 False advertising about no ads
- 💸 Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Bullet goes through blocks at higher levels
- Game randomly loses ability to hit gates and blocks
- Game crashes or freezes after extended play

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase ad-free version
- Increase max level and upgrade limits
- Add background music and sound effects


### Wand Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wand-evolution-magic-mage-run/id6456039863)

Embark on a magical adventure where you upgrade your wand, collect potions, and battle mages. Make choices to evolve your wand and defeat a villain to save the magic realm. Prove your spellcasting skills in this evolution-fueled quest.

**Highlights:** Wand upgrades (Elder, Dark, Ice), Magic style evolution, Potion collection, Fire rate, distance, and damage upgrades, Magical chest collection, Defeat unique wizards, Battle a strange-nosed villain

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2.500 gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8 Skip-Ad Tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Skip-Ad Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| 25.000 gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Skip-Ad Tickets | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dual Wand | $5.99 | one-time |
| Double Shoot | $5.99 | one-time |
| 200 Skip-Ad Tickets | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mages Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| 200.000 gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Archwizard Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Skip-Ad Tickets | $19.99 | one-time |
| Adremovus Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Harry Potter themed gameplay resonates with fans
- 💰 Optional ads with rewards encourage support
- 🎮 No internet requirement unlike competitors
- ⭐ Decent progression mechanics
- 🎯 Engaging game mechanics overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads throughout gameplay
- ⏱️ Ads are excessively long (30+ seconds)
- 🎨 AI-generated art quality poor
- 💳 In-app purchase 'No ads' not working
- ⚠️ Game performance lag from ads

**Reported bugs**

- Voldemort boss fight portal unresponsive after defeat
- Duplicate egg error appearing after boss defeats
- App access/login issues preventing gameplay
- 'No ads' purchase not functioning despite payment processing

**Requested features**

- Better tutorial/instructions for pet swapping mechanics
- Improved ad frequency balancing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Number Gun! free?

Number Gun! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wand Evolution free?

Wand Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Number Gun! or Wand Evolution?

Wand Evolution is rated higher. Number Gun! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Wand Evolution averages 4.7 from 545 ratings.

### Do Number Gun! or Wand Evolution have ads?

Number Gun! shows ads; Wand Evolution does not.

### Which is updated more often, Number Gun! or Wand Evolution?

Number Gun! ships an update every 9 days, and Wand Evolution fortnightly. Most recently, Number Gun! was updated on October 22, 2026 and Wand Evolution on October 21, 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.*