# Doodle Magic vs Rats N' Lasers

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rats N' Lasers at 100% against Doodle Magic's 56%. Rats N' Lasers also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Doodle Magic's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doodle Magic sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Rats N' Lasers sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rats N' Lasers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Magic has 15K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Doodle Magic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rats N' Lasers's.

Doodle Magic ships an update every 6 weeks, Rats N' Lasers every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Magic | Rats N' Lasers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-magic-wizard-vs-slime/id6467103305/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rats-n-lasers/id6478241249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 56.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 240 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dodjoy HK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1650927135) | [Studios Sketchy Coin Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732321162) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-magic-wizard-vs-slime/id6467103305)

Become a mighty wizard defending a village from monsters and slimes. Upgrade gear, collect skills, and build an indestructible fortress to overcome endless challenges and boss battles. Embark on a tower defense journey.

**Highlights:** Upgrade epic gear and forge powerful wizard, Collect and synthesize gems, Explore and combine mystical skills, Defend against endless slime monsters, Build and upgrade unique ramparts, Challenge Abyss Mode with random monster combinations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Several Crystal | $0.99 | one-time |
| A handful of Crystal | $4.99 | one-time |
| A pile of Crystal | $9.99 | one-time |
| A pack of Crystal | $19.99 | one-time |
| A bag of Crystal | $49.99 | one-time |
| A box of Crystal | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique art style
- 🎨 Customizable abilities
- 💡 Potential for future updates
- 🎮 Enjoyable tower defense experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Targeting/AI issues
- 🔍 Lack of in-game explanations
- ⏱️ Slow progression and grind
- 💰 Monetization concerns
- 🔧 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working
- Overlapping UI elements
- Game crashes and freezes
- Progression issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to control spell targeting
- Improved gem management and combination
- Endless/survival mode
- More diverse enemy types and level design
- Better balance between free-to-play and paid progression


### Rats N' Lasers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rats-n-lasers/id6478241249)

Navigate a deadly laboratory as a rat, dodging lasers and breaking crates. Use powerups and collect cheese to escape increasingly difficult experiments. Test your reflexes and see how far you can go in this challenging arcade game.

**Highlights:** Dodge lasers, Break crates, Use powerups, Collect cheese, Escape laboratory, Increasing difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Ratbucks | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Ratbucks! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads! | $3.99 | one-time |
| 130 Ratbucks! | $4.99 | one-time |
| 210 Ratbucks! | $7.99 | one-time |
| 300 Ratbucks! | $10.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Magic free?

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

### Is Rats N' Lasers free?

Rats N' Lasers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Magic or Rats N' Lasers?

Rats N' Lasers is rated higher. Doodle Magic averages 4.3 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Rats N' Lasers averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Doodle Magic or Rats N' Lasers have ads?

Doodle Magic shows ads; Rats N' Lasers does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Magic or Rats N' Lasers?

Doodle Magic ships an update every 6 weeks, and Rats N' Lasers every 10 days. Most recently, Doodle Magic was updated on October 28, 2026 and Rats N' Lasers 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.*