# Weapon Master vs Magic.io

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Weapon Master | Magic.io |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weapon-master-backpack-battle/id6502547569/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicio-spells-and-zombies/id6504026735/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **36.2% of reviews** | 24.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 313 MB | 925 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nox(HongKong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467860043) | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) |

## What reviewers say

### Weapon Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weapon-master-backpack-battle/id6502547569)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hammer Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wand Gift | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2680 Diamond | $2.99 | one-time |
| Magic Key Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elina | $4.99 | one-time |
| Luna | $9.99 | one-time |
| Resource Monthly Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| super monthly card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Magic Key Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen after loading
- Inability to advance to next level after completion
- Inconsistent performance after updates

**Requested features**

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


### Magic.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicio-spells-and-zombies/id6504026735)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Three Day Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magic Mastery Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Standard Monthly Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Three Day Offer 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Fund 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Monthly Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ad Free Card | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Fund 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Battlepass Discount | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*