# Magic Anvil vs Idle Chest

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Anvil at 5.0 against Idle Chest's 4.5. Magic Anvil also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). Idle Chest's advantage is ratings volume (109 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idle Chest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Anvil asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Anvil holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Idle Chest has 109 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Magic Anvil ships an update every 3 days, Idle Chest every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Anvil | Idle Chest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-anvil/id6450544886/reviews)** | [4.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **109** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Can Citoglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649041299) | [Thomas Gunzburger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807389356) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Anvil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-anvil/id6450544886)

Become a master blacksmith in this forging and merging game. Craft powerful weapons by combining identical items, earn gold based on your collection's value, and enhance your forging abilities. Experience a realm of magical wonders with strategic gameplay.

**Highlights:** Forge and merge weapons, Unlock weapon potential, Earn gold over time, Enhance forging capabilities, Strategic gameplay mechanics, Risk/reward merging system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Idle Chest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975)

Embark on a treasure-hunting adventure where every click earns rewards. Upgrade your skills, collect and enhance equipment, and unlock unique abilities. Discover the secrets of this world through engaging gameplay and an addictive incremental experience.

**Highlights:** Open various chests, Loot and upgrade equipment, Buy skill upgrades, Unlock unique skills, Discover game story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Underwater Background Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Chests Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Acolytes Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Complete Skins Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun short idle clicker
- 👍 Consistent theme
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 👍 Minimalistic but rewarding grind
- 💰 Non-intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game breaking bug with 'Chosen One' minion
- 🔍 Difficult to compare tap damage to acolyte damage
- 🔍 Some explanations could be improved
- 🔍 Slightly linear progression

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets or reverts
- Minions not working after equipping 'Chosen One'

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better UI for comparing damage sources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Anvil free?

Magic Anvil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Idle Chest free?

Idle Chest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Anvil or Idle Chest?

Magic Anvil is rated higher. Magic Anvil averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Idle Chest averages 4.5 from 109 ratings.

### Do Magic Anvil or Idle Chest have ads?

Both Magic Anvil and Idle Chest show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Anvil or Idle Chest?

Magic Anvil ships an update every 3 days, and Idle Chest every 10 days. Most recently, Magic Anvil was updated on October 27, 2026 and Idle Chest on October 24, 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.*