# Upload Simulator 2 vs Magic Research 2

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Research 2 at 4.8 against Upload Simulator 2's 4.4. Magic Research 2 also leads on chart position (#13 vs #190) and ratings volume (115 vs 18). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Upload Simulator 2 costs $3.99 and Magic Research 2 $4.69 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Magic Research 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Research 2 has 115 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Upload Simulator 2's written reviews are positive against 82% of Magic Research 2's.

Upload Simulator 2 ships an update every 2 days, Magic Research 2 every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upload Simulator 2 | Magic Research 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.69 |
| Rating | [4.4 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upload-simulator-2/id6474804328/reviews) | **[4.8 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-research-2/id6478566840/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **115** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **82.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #190 | **#13** |
| Size | 125 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [EnigmaDev Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722551461) | [Matias Ezequiel Colotto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669682477) |

## What reviewers say

### Upload Simulator 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upload-simulator-2/id6474804328)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Simulate the process of uploading data to earn credits, upgrade your hardware, and research new technologies. Discover unique artifacts, craft modules, and customize your operating system with themes and wallpapers.

**Highlights:** GPU mining for credits, Upgrade hardware setup, Research new technologies, Craft modules, Customize OS with themes, Discover unique artifacts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magic Research 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-research-2/id6478566840)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Role Playing, #53 Top Paid · Simulation, #152 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Embark on a magical quest as a rookie wizard to find or create the Philosopher's Stone. Utilize over 120 spells, transmute hundreds of items, and lead a team of wizards in a semi-automated combat system. Explore dozens of areas, uncover secrets, and experience over 60 hours of gameplay.

**Highlights:** Over 120 distinct spells, Transmute over 250 items, Control a team of wizards, Semi-automated combat system, Explore dozens of areas, Discover secrets and storylines, Retirement bonuses for faster progress

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic sequel, better than the first
- 👍 Incredible sense of progression
- 💡 Fun build types, best in genre
- 👍 Incremental masterclass, gold standard
- 👍 True semi-idle masterpiece

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Extremely complicated, tedious timers
- 🐛 UI is absolutely atrocious
- 🐛 Time pieces cap out at 100k
- 🐛 UI issues, not easy to navigate
- 🐛 Sorting doesn't sort exactly as wanted

**Reported bugs**

- App instantly crashes on open
- Game crashes on startup
- App started rapidly pushing buttons on its own
- Overheating phone
- Lags and gets choppy in the late game

**Requested features**

- DLC or sequel news
- macOS version
- Better automation and convenience features
- Tweak familiar search time down
- Release the next one


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Upload Simulator 2 free?

Upload Simulator 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic Research 2 free?

Magic Research 2 costs $4.69, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Upload Simulator 2 or Magic Research 2?

Magic Research 2 is rated higher. Upload Simulator 2 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Magic Research 2 averages 4.8 from 115 ratings.

### Do Upload Simulator 2 or Magic Research 2 have ads?

Neither Upload Simulator 2 nor Magic Research 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Upload Simulator 2 or Magic Research 2?

Upload Simulator 2 ships an update every 2 days, and Magic Research 2 every 3 days. Most recently, Upload Simulator 2 was updated on September 12, 2026 and Magic Research 2 on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Upload Simulator 2 or Magic Research 2?

Upload Simulator 2 currently peaks at #190 in the App Store charts, and Magic Research 2 at #13. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*