Magic Research 2 vs Moving Posts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magic Research 2
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.
- 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
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Experience the long-awaited sequel to Magic Research! In Magic Research 2, you are a rookie wizard with a single ambition: to find or create the Philosopher's Stone, a legendary magical item that is said to be able to cure any illness. As you do so, you will learn more than you ever imagined about Magic and about the world around you. What kinds of adventures await you? * Use your arsenal of more than 120 distinct spells to make progress * Study the Elements! Learn new ways to use Magic in your path to mastery * Transmute (magically craft) over 250 different items to help you on your journey * Control a team of Wizards that will cast Spells for you * Enjoy a deep, semi-automated combat system as you make your way through dozens of areas to explore * Discover tons of secrets - many of which will change the way you play the game! * Encounter over a hundred distinct Storylines with powerful bonuses along your journey * Restart the game and make progress faster each time with retirement bonuses * Over 60 hours of addictive gameplay - with a clear ending! (Or perhaps more than one...?) * Optimized both for phones and tablet devices You do not need to have played Magic Research in order to enjoy Magic Research 2!
Moving Posts
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Moving posts is an endless score-chasing game, taking penalty shootouts to a whole different level. Timing, precision and prediction are what you need for progression. Moving Posts delivers the perfect blend of challenging, addictive and edgy gameplay. Play with no time limits, at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. How to Play: Drags and hold the soccer ball in the direction you wish to shoot. Play now and test your football skills!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Moving Posts at Free against Magic Research 2's $4.69. Magic Research 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Moving Posts is free to download; Magic Research 2 costs $4.69 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Magic Research 2 ships an update every 3 days, Moving Posts every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic Research 2 | Moving Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.69 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (115 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 115 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #15 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matias Ezequiel Colotto | CET DRIVE |
Bugs and requests
Magic Research 2
Reported bugs
6 issues- 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
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- Compendium doesn't unlock for bosses unless already beat
Requested features
9 requests- DLC or sequel news
- macOS version
- Better automation and convenience features
- Tweak familiar search time down
- Release the next one
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- More Please
- Auto fight boss button
- Compendium unlocks bosses before beating them
- Less dialogue and descriptions, more functional text
Moving Posts
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Magic Research 2
No in-app purchases
Moving Posts
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Magic Research 2 free?
Is Moving Posts free?
Do Magic Research 2 or Moving Posts have ads?
Which is updated more often, Magic Research 2 or Moving Posts?
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