# Magical Ink vs Kitty’s Kitchen Diary

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Kitty’s Kitchen Diary at 514 against Magical Ink's 60. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magical Ink sells 27 one-off in-app purchases and Kitty’s Kitchen Diary sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Magical Ink against 4.5 for Kitty’s Kitchen Diary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kitty’s Kitchen Diary has 514 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Magical Ink's written reviews are positive against 65% of Kitty’s Kitchen Diary's.

Magical Ink ships an update weekly, Kitty’s Kitchen Diary every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magical Ink | Kitty’s Kitchen Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magical-ink/id6453702148/reviews) | **[4.5 (514 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kittys-kitchen-diary/id6496345774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **514** |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 64.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 754 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Florix Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880572483) | [SuperPlanet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068119037) |

## What reviewers say

### Magical Ink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magical-ink/id6453702148)

Embark on a magical quest to awaken a goddess by exploring dungeons, solving puzzles, and decorating your own world map. Fulfill fairy wishes, upgrade your temple, and customize your character with a variety of costumes.

**Highlights:** Create and decorate a World Map, Unravel a magical story quest, Explore diverse Dungeons and Stages, Upgrade the Temple for rewards, Fulfill fairy wishes, Customize character with costumes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package O | $0.49 | one-time |
| Package A | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystal A | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package B | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystal B | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package D | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystal C | $3.99 | one-time |
| Package P | $3.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Reward Package 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Reward Package 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Package F | $5.99 | one-time |
| Crystal D | $6.99 | one-time |
| Package H | $6.99 | one-time |
| Package G | $6.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Reward Package 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Season Pass 1 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Package Q | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal E | $12.99 | one-time |
| Package I | $12.99 | one-time |
| Crystal F | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package J | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package K | $29.99 | one-time |
| Package L | $34.99 | one-time |
| Package M | $59.99 | one-time |
| Crystal I | $69.99 | one-time |
| Crystal H | $69.99 | one-time |
| Package N | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and relaxing game
- 👍 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Balanced gameplay, not pay-to-win
- 👍 Frequent updates and new content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes, especially when visiting friends
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs preventing progress
- 🤔 Lack of diverse skin tones

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes during dungeons
- Missing scroll preventing quest completion
- Inability to start the app or connect to server

**Requested features**

- More tile spaces for decorations
- Ability to move/replace island tiles
- Event-themed decorations


### Kitty’s Kitchen Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kittys-kitchen-diary/id6496345774)

Manage food stalls, learn recipes, and serve delicious dishes to make a quiet village thrive. Customize your village with seasonal decorations and invite animal friends to become close. Enjoy a relaxing simulation experience filled with cats and happy moments.

**Highlights:** Run food stalls, Learn new recipes, Customize village decor, Invite animal friends, Seasonal decorations, Share village with friends

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Joy of Cooking Pass 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Support Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remodeling Starter Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Recipe Support Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds: No Money | $2.99 | one-time |
| Joy of Cooking Pass 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Information Desk Upgrade Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Follow-Up Support Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Officer Thor | $4.99 | one-time |
| Growth Support Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cleaner Cleanie | $4.99 | one-time |
| cash2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Manko's True Identity | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds: Envy Me | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special! Ad Remover Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sweet and Tangy Apple Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Steel Kitty Incinerator | $9.99 | one-time |
| Soft Cherry Blossom Garden Set | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ad Remover Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| cash4 | $29.99 | one-time |
| cash5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| cash6 | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🥰 Cute characters and designs
- 🎨 Customizable features
- 🕹️ Enjoyable mini-games
- 🌳 Relaxing, cozy gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases
- 🤔 Confusing level-up and expansion mechanics
- 🛑 Loss of progress and account resets

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased items and progress not saving
- Missions and rewards not functioning properly
- Expansion and level-up indicators not updating correctly
- Glitches with ads and in-app purchases

**Requested features**

- Hair color customization
- Ability to remove tiling and revert to original landscape
- Improved diamond farming and level-up progress tracking
- Better customer support and bug resolution


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magical Ink free?

Magical Ink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kitty’s Kitchen Diary free?

Kitty’s Kitchen Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magical Ink or Kitty’s Kitchen Diary?

Kitty’s Kitchen Diary is rated higher. Magical Ink averages 4.4 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Kitty’s Kitchen Diary averages 4.5 from 514 ratings.

### Do Magical Ink or Kitty’s Kitchen Diary have ads?

Both Magical Ink and Kitty’s Kitchen Diary show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magical Ink or Kitty’s Kitchen Diary?

Magical Ink ships an update weekly, and Kitty’s Kitchen Diary every 2 weeks. Most recently, Magical Ink was updated on October 25, 2026 and Kitty’s Kitchen Diary on October 21, 2026.

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