Comparison

Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon vs Dead Wake

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon

Embark on a fantasy journey to rescue a princess from a dark wizard. Gather a team of unique heroes with powerful magic and strategic skills to battle dark forces and save the continent. Enjoy automatic progression and battles even when offline.

Highlights
  • Placement strategy gameplay
  • Automatic battles and resource accumulation
  • Collect over 100 unique heroes
  • Strategic lineup matching
  • Global PvP battles
  • Guild cooperation
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Adventurer, the princess of the kingdom has been kidnapped by a dark wizard, and the entire continent is shrouded in the shadow of darkness. You, as the last hope of the kingdom, shoulder the heavy responsibility of rescuing the princess and avenging her fate. On your adventure, you will gather heroes from different races, each possessing powerful magic. Some of them are brave warriors in ancient prophecies, some are survivors persecuted by darkness, and some are warriors who yearn for glory. In the ancient ruins, you found a mysterious portal, which is said to be the only passage to the fortress. You bravely stepped into the portal without any hesitation. This is not only an action to save the princess, but also a war for the fate of the entire continent. Are you ready? Adventurer, lead your team of heroes, for glory and justice, through the portal, and launch a general attack on the dark forces! If you have any suggestions, please email us at magichero.win@gmail.com You can also follow us on Facebook for news and updates: Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/magicherowar/](https://www.facebook.com/magicherowar/) Discord: [https://discord.gg/xCN6UAQAeM](https://discord.gg/xCN6UAQAeM) Magic Hero War: Adventurers, start your fantasy journey of placement strategy! Adventurers, welcome to the mysterious realm of Magic Hero War! This is a placement strategy game tailored for you, allowing you to adventure in a fantasy world without being bound by cumbersome operations. You can fight automatically even when offline, and your heroes will continue to grow, bringing you surprises and glory. [Features] • Placement progress and automatic battle: Adventurers, you don't need to stare at the screen all the time. The game will automatically accumulate resources for you, and the heroes will automatically upgrade. When you embark on your adventure again, they will help you with even greater strength. • Assemble legendary heroes: Choose your partners from more than 100 unique heroes, each with unique skills and background stories. Adventurers, build your strongest team and let them fight for you on the battlefield. • Strategic lineup matching: Use your wisdom and strategy to match the most powerful lineup according to the characteristics and skills of the heroes. Adventurers, your tactical decisions will determine the outcome of the battle. Come and show your strategic talent. • Global PvP and Guild Cooperation: Compete with other adventurers, participate in global PvP battles, and compete for supreme glory. You can also join a guild and work together with like - minded partners to explore this world full of magic and miracles. Adventurers, set off now, uncover the mystery of the Magic Hero War, and write your own legendary chapter!

About

Dead Wake

Survive an endless horde of monsters on a highway. Grow your army, collect weapons and power-ups, and upgrade your squad in the armory to achieve the highest score on the global leaderboard.

Highlights
  • Grow your army
  • Pick up weapons
  • Collect power-ups
  • Visit the armory
  • Global leaderboard
Features
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Dead Wake takes you on a wild ride through a monster infested highway. The goal is to survive for as long as possible. How long will you last? Features: • Grow your army • Pick up weapons • Collect special power-ups • Visit the armory to equip your squad before the madness begins • Automatically submit your top high-score to the global leaderboard

Screenshots

Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon4 screens
Dead Wake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dead Wake at 100% against Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon's 55%. Dead Wake also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon's advantage is ratings volume (33 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dead Wake sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dead Wake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon has 33 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dead Wake's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon ships an update daily, Dead Wake every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon versus Dead Wake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Hero War :IDLE 1k summonDead Wake
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (33 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33 — better1
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size471 MB17 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTojoy Game LimitedLogan Voss

Customer experience

Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon

All ratings33 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%

Dead Wake

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon

One-time10
  • LV24 PACK$1.99
  • VIP2 PACK$1.99
  • Mini Monthly Card$4.99
Show 7 more
  • SPECIAL OFFER 5$4.99
  • Weekly Pack 1$4.99
  • LV48 Pack$9.99
  • SPECIAL OFFER 4$9.99
  • Monthly Card$14.99
  • Festival Offer 3$19.99
  • SPECIAL OFFER 6$49.99
1 purchases

Dead Wake

One-time1
  • Remove Advertisements$9.99

Questions

Is Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon free?
Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dead Wake free?
Dead Wake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon or Dead Wake?
Dead Wake is rated higher. Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Dead Wake averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon or Dead Wake have ads?
Both Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon and Dead Wake show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon or Dead Wake?
Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon ships an update daily, and Dead Wake every 4 days. Most recently, Magic Hero War :IDLE 1k summon was updated on November 8, 2026 and Dead Wake on November 6, 2026.

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