Comparison

Weapon Master vs Magic.io

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

Head to head
About

Weapon Master

Manage your backpack to craft and arrange weapons for automated combat. Strategically upgrade skills and combine items to defeat monsters and progress through challenging stages. Become a legendary weapon master in this addictive casual game.

Highlights
  • Backpack management and item arrangement
  • Weapon crafting and synthesis
  • Automated combat system
  • Roguelike skill selection
  • Diverse characters and weapons
  • Numerous challenging stages
Features
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Weapon Master: Backpack Battle is an addictive casual game that combines backpack management, synthesis, tower defense, and roguelike gameplay. In the world of Weapon Master, you'll play as a weapon forging apprentice, continuously exploring, crafting, and fusing materials and weapons in your backpack to increase your combat power, defeat powerful monsters, and eventually become a legendary Weapon Master. -Backpack Management, Unique Mechanics In Weapon Master, you'll have a dedicated backpack where you can craft weapons to boost your fighting prowess. You'll use the items in your backpack for battles and progression. Beyond just the quality of your weapons, the most important aspect is how you strategically arrange high-quality weapons in your limited backpack space. By constantly crafting better weapons and optimizing your backpack layout, you'll become increasingly powerful. -Automated Combat, Easy to Pick Up In Weapon Master, the only thing you need to worry about is managing your backpack. Whether it's weapons or items, just throw them into your backpack, and they'll automatically trigger during combat, making the gameplay simple and accessible. -Use Your Wits, Overcome Adversity Don't think you can mindlessly tap your way to victory in Weapon Master. The game's roguelike system requires you to carefully select and upgrade different skills based on your available weapons and the current situation. Additionally, the various weapon combinations can lead to unexpected changes. When you face challenges, carefully consider your skill choices and weapon layouts to help you achieve a winning streak. -Numerous Stages, Waiting for Your Challenge In Weapon Master, each stage is designed with many interesting elements, such as Rhinos, Egypt Pharaoh and Rockman etc.. Explore and solve puzzles, sweep through waves of elite enemies - every combat scenario is filled with enjoyment and challenge. -Diverse Characters, Multiple Weapons Different game characters(wukong、Luna,etc.)come with unique attributes, allowing for more exploration in gameplay. A variety of super weapons are available (Crossbow, Magic Orb, Sumeru Hammer, Ruyi Jingu Bang, etc.) to help you achieve greatness in battle. Game Features: 1. Arrange your items in a limited backpack space and enjoy the satisfaction of efficient storage! 2. Collect rare weapons, organize your backpack, defeat enemies, expand your backpack, and enhance your combat power. 3. Certain weapons can be combined to create even stronger equipment! 4. Level up, upgrade skills, defeat bosses, and progress through the game! Weapon Master: Backpack Battle is a super fun casual game that combines crafting, idle, and tower defense elements. The unique backpack management mechanic will bring you endless enjoyment. As a weapon apprentice, you'll embark on a journey to become a renowned Weapon Master. If you love captivating casual games, don't miss out on Weapon Master: Backpack Battle! Give it a try now! Contact Us: Email: weapon-master@noxjoy.com Discord:https://discord.gg/5udMsYzZXx

About

Magic.io

Embark on a magical roguelike adventure to defeat dark forces. Master unique spellcasting, navigate challenging chapters, and strategically use a dash mechanic to overcome enemies and epic bosses. Collect and customize equipment to enhance your power and earn daily rewards.

Highlights
  • Unique spellcasting mechanic
  • Thrilling chapter battles
  • Dash mechanic for evasion
  • Customizable equipment
  • Epic boss fights
  • Daily rewards and upgrades
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Dive into the magical world of Magic.io: Spells & Zombies, a thrilling adventure where dark forces have overrun the land. Magic.io: Spells & Zombies offers an exhilarating journey through dangerous chapters, where your spells have the power to vanquish enemies. Key Features: • Unique Spellcasting Mechanic: Unleash powerful spells to defeat your foes. • Thrilling Chapter Battles: Navigate through challenging levels in each chapter, unlocking secrets and defeating formidable bosses to advance. • Dash Mechanic: Use the swipe gesture to trigger a dash, allowing you to evade attacks and reposition strategically. • Customizable Equipment: Collect various wands and magical gear with special powers and ultimate abilities to enhance your strength and magical prowess. • Epic Boss Fights: Each chapter culminates in a climactic battle against a powerful boss, testing your skills and strategy. • Daily Rewards and Upgrades: Earn daily rewards and upgrade your equipment to stay ahead of the dark forces. Join the adventure in Magic.io: Spells & Zombies and harness the power of spells to conquer the foes and bring peace back to the land!

Screenshots

Weapon Master4 screens
Magic.io4 screens

Verdict

The call

Weapon Master and Magic.io both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 36% of Weapon Master's written reviews are positive against 25% of Magic.io's. Weapon Master also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Weapon Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Magic.io sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Weapon Master against 4.5 for Magic.io. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Weapon Master's written reviews are positive against 25% of Magic.io's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weapon Master ships an update weekly, Magic.io every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Weapon Master versus Magic.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeapon MasterMagic.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2K ratings) — better4.5 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews36.2% of reviews — better24.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2K — better1.1K
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size313 MB925 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperNox(HongKong) LimitedRollic Games

Customer experience

Weapon Master

All ratings2,024 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews260 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral12.3%
Negative51.5%

Magic.io

All ratings1,107 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive24.8%
Neutral25.6%
Negative49.6%

User reviews

Weapon Master

From 2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun gameplay
  • 👍 Interesting art style
  • 💡 Merge mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Excessive ads
  • 💰 Subscription model for ad removal
  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔋 Slow progression without ads

Magic.io

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun gameplay
  • 👍 Diverse spells and abilities
  • 🚀 Smooth controls
  • 👍 Customizable wands and gear
  • 👍 Optional ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Invisible walls and unresponsive controls
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Progression issues and lost progress
  • 🐛 Laggy performance and frame drops

Bugs and requests

Weapon Master

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Black screen after loading
  • Inability to advance to next level after completion
  • Inconsistent performance after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to merge past level 4
  • Reduce number of waves per level
  • More gameplay modes
  • Permanent ad removal option

Magic.io

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Game crashes during gameplay
  • Progression and rewards not tracking properly
  • Wands and abilities not functioning as described
  • Invisible walls and unresponsive controls
  • Gear and equipment not merging correctly
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  • Daily and weekly goals freezing or not updating

Requested features

4 requests
  • Reduce swipe requirement for dashing
  • Add option to disable damage numbers
  • Improve in-game support and bug reporting
  • Increase stamina regeneration or add more methods to obtain it

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Weapon Master

One-time10
  • Hammer Gift$0.99
  • Dragon Gift$2.99
  • Wand Gift$2.99
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  • 2680 Diamond$2.99
  • Magic Key Pack 1$4.99
  • Elina$4.99
  • Luna$9.99
  • Resource Monthly Card$9.99
  • super monthly card$9.99
  • Magic Key Pack$14.99
10 purchases

Magic.io

One-time10
  • Three Day Offer 1$0.99
  • Magic Mastery Card$4.99
  • Limited Time Offer 2$4.99
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  • Standard Monthly Pass$4.99
  • Three Day Offer 2$6.99
  • Chapter Fund 1$9.99
  • Premium Monthly Pass$9.99
  • Permanent Ad Free Card$19.99
  • Chapter Fund 2$19.99
  • Battlepass Discount$29.99

Questions

Is Weapon Master free?
Weapon Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic.io free?
Magic.io is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Weapon Master or Magic.io?
Weapon Master is rated higher. Weapon Master averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Magic.io averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Weapon Master or Magic.io have ads?
Both Weapon Master and Magic.io show ads.
Which is updated more often, Weapon Master or Magic.io?
Weapon Master ships an update weekly, and Magic.io every 4 days. Most recently, Weapon Master was updated on October 30, 2026 and Magic.io on October 30, 2026.

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