# RA Tracker vs Magic Chess

The clearest difference is ads: RA Tracker at none against Magic Chess's shown. RA Tracker also leads on ratings volume (53 vs 2). Magic Chess's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RA Tracker sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Magic Chess sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Chess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RA Tracker has 53 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of RA Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Magic Chess's.

RA Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Magic Chess every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RA Tracker | Magic Chess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-tracker/id6456223916/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-chess-chess-with-magic/id6791662936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [iOSLife](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700358475) | [Project Chaos Global, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859000424) |

## What reviewers say

### RA Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-tracker/id6456223916)

This native iOS app allows users to view and track their RetroAchievements.org account. It provides detailed insights into game completion, earned awards, and recent achievements, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Track completion progress, View game awards, See recently earned achievements, Discover users with specific achievements, Get Achievement of the Week notifications, View user leaderboards, Manage game backlog

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Out of this World Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best RA app found
- 👍 Nice UI and design
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Great for tracking progress
- 👍 Good for finding new games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing achievement status flags
- 🐛 Inconsistent 'recently played' games
- 🐛 Ugly AI generated icons
- 🐛 Profile pictures don't update
- 🐛 Sorting options don't work

**Reported bugs**

- Achievement status flags removed from list
- Profile pictures not updating
- Sorting options for achievements not working
- App hangs upon opening occasionally
- Games show as 'Mock Title'/'Mock Console'

**Requested features**

- Show missable/progression/win condition flags on list
- Show time played per game
- Show beaten/mastered status next to games
- Add iPad support
- Search for other games and add to watch/want to play lists


### Magic Chess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-chess-chess-with-magic/id6791662936)

Experience chess with a magical twist. Every piece has unique spells, adding layers of strategy, resource management, and timing to classic gameplay. Master dozens of abilities and customize your army.

**Highlights:** Unique piece spells and abilities, Strategic spellbook with buffs and debuffs, Multiple AI difficulty levels, Online multiplayer and rating ladder, Customizable piece skins, Built-in spellbook reference

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Magic Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Magic Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Magic Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Magic Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RA Tracker free?

RA Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magic Chess free?

Magic Chess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RA Tracker or Magic Chess?

Magic Chess is rated higher. RA Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Magic Chess averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RA Tracker or Magic Chess have ads?

Magic Chess shows ads; RA Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, RA Tracker or Magic Chess?

RA Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Magic Chess every 4 days. Most recently, RA Tracker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Magic Chess 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.*