Comparison

Magic World vs Land Forge

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

Head to head
About

Magic World

Restore a kingdom on the brink of ruin by strategically battling dark forces and using magic. Journey through diverse maps, level up heroes, and engage in turn-based combat to save the elven lands.

Highlights
  • 17 varied maps to explore
  • Turn-based strategic battles
  • Arena duels with leaderboards
  • Master a variety of spells
  • Level up heroes and units
  • Weekly events and challenges
  • Explore mysterious dungeons
Features
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In "Magic World: The Elven Quest", the once flourishing elven kingdom is close to ruin. Dark forces are taking over, destroying its vitality and turning its lush lands into a barren wasteland. You are the realm's last hope, a strategic genius on a vital mission to restore the Wells of Life—ancient energy sources now tainted. Journey through 17 varied maps, each requiring careful decisions that shape the fate of your quest. Engage in strategic battles to defeat enemies and use powerful magic to control the battlefield. Your strategic skills are key to saving the kingdom, requiring sharp thinking and a strong dedication to rescue the elven lands from the ever-present darkness. DISCOVER THE WORLD THROUGH 17 MAPS Embark on an epic journey across diverse biomes on horseback in this immersive mobile strategy game. Explore 17 unique maps, each filled with rich resources, formidable foes, and mysteries waiting to be uncovered. ENGAGE IN TURN-BASED BATTLES Test your strategic acumen with thrilling turn-based combat. Deploy your units wisely, harness powerful spells, and outmaneuver your enemies to achieve victory in this engaging mobile strategy game. DUEL IN THE ARENAS Enter the arenas and duel other players to climb the leaderboards. Show off your tactical prowess and earn your place among the legends. MASTER THE ART OF MAGIC Collect and master a variety of spells as you progress. Use magic to heal the land, strengthen your heroes, and turn the tide of battle in your favor. LEVEL UP YOUR HEROES AND UNITS As you explore and conquer, your heroes and units gain experience. Level them up to unlock new abilities and enhance their combat effectiveness. WEEKLY EVENTS AND UNIQUE CHALLENGES Participate in weekly events offering unique challenges and rewards. Each event brings new content, ensuring that the adventure never gets old. EXPLORE MYSTERIOUS DUNGEONS Dare to delve into shadowy dungeons scattered across the land. Overcome dark forces guarding precious loot that can boost your journey. "Magic World" is a sequel to the popular "Magic War Legends" released in 2018, offering an additional captivating storyline. Join the adventure and be the hero the kingdom needs!

About

Land Forge

Engage in strategic turn-based combat and embark on epic quests in this free-to-play tactical RPG. Build a team of unique heroes, master tactical positioning, and explore a vast fantasy world filled with secrets and challenges.

Highlights
  • Turn-based tactical combat
  • Hero team building
  • Strategic positioning
  • Item customization
  • Vast fantasy world exploration
  • Epic quests
Features
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Landforge: A Tactical RPG Adventure Immerse yourself in a world of strategic battles, epic quests, and unique characters in Landforge, a free-to-play tactical RPG. Command your forces: Build a team of powerful heroes, each with unique abilities and playstyles. Master turn-based combat on beautifully rendered maps. Outwit your opponents with strategic positioning and clever tactics. Improve your characters with a wide variety of items. Explore a vast fantasy world: Uncover the secrets of a rich and detailed world. Embark on epic quests filled with danger and excitement. Battle fearsome enemies in challenging tactical encounters. Landforge is a tactical RPG that offers: Free-to-play model with no pay-to-win mechanics. Immersive fantasy setting with a rich story and lore. Deep and engaging tactical combat system. Vast world to explore with hidden secrets and challenges. Download Land Forge today and begin your epic adventure!

Screenshots

Magic World3 screens
Land Forge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic World at 41% against Land Forge's 0%. Land Forge's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 World sells 49 one-off in-app purchases and Land Forge sells 23 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic World ships an update every 10 months, Land Forge every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Magic World versus Land Forge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic WorldLand Forge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (172 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings172 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size334 MB325 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperTINYSOFTPlaycus Limited

Customer experience

Magic World

All ratings172 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral13.5%
Negative45.9%

Land Forge

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

49 purchases

Magic World

One-time49
  • 70 Gems$0.99
  • Magical Forest Offer$0.99
  • Lost Marsh Offer$2.99
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  • 450 Gems$4.99
  • Fertile Plains Offer$4.99
  • dungeon_key_bronze_low$4.99
  • Haunted Graveyard Offer$4.99
  • Singles Day$4.99
  • Thanksgiving$4.99
  • Polish Independence Day$4.99
  • Time Offer 1$5.49
  • Misty Mountains Offer$9.99
  • dungeon_key_bronze_middle$9.99
  • Hell`s Chambers Offer$9.99
  • Legendary Offer$9.99
  • Chinase new year low$9.99
  • Halloween$9.99
  • Polish Independence Day$9.99
  • Thanksgiving$9.99
  • Singles Day$9.99
  • Time Offer 2$10.99
  • dungeon_key_bronze_high$14.99
  • Archer's Village Offer$19.99
  • workersday 1$19.99
  • Sisters Magic Offer$19.99
  • Good Event Value$19.99
  • Good Value$19.99
  • 2000 Gems$19.99
  • Singles Day$19.99
  • Thanksgiving$19.99
  • Polish Independence Day$19.99
  • Time Offer 3$22.99
  • Good Event Value$29.99
  • dungeon_key_gold_low$29.99
  • Mirkwood Offer$29.99
  • Iron Hills Offer$29.99
  • Book Product$30.99
  • Angmar plain$39.99
  • 6000 Gems$49.99
  • Popular$49.99
  • workersday 2$49.99
  • Necropolis Offer$49.99
  • Event Popular$49.99
  • Time Offer 4$54.99
  • Kingdom Blessing$69.99
  • Best Event Deal$99.99
  • 14000 Gems$99.99
  • Hades´s Cerberus$99.99
  • Best Deal$99.99
23 purchases

Land Forge

One-time23
  • Gems Small$1.99
  • Return to Fight Offer$4.99
  • Best Price Offer Small$4.99
Show 20 more
  • Gems Medium2 variants$4.99
  • Battle Pass$9.99
  • Tavern Supply Offer$9.99
  • Welcome Character Offer$11.99
  • Universal Offer Medium$11.99
  • Best Price Offer Medium$11.99
  • Gems Big2 variants$11.99
  • Universal Offer Big$21.99
  • Best Price Offer Big$21.99
  • Gems Extra Big$21.99
  • Expand Collection Offer$39.99
  • Tavern Supply Offer Epic$49.99
  • Best Price Offer Epic$49.99
  • Lord Offer Epic$49.99
  • Gems Epic$49.99
  • Universal Offer Legendary$99.99
  • Tavern Supply Offer Legendary$99.99
  • Best Price Offer Legendary$99.99
  • Lord Offer Legendary$99.99
  • Gems Legendary$99.99

Questions

Is Magic World free?
Magic World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Land Forge free?
Land Forge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magic World or Land Forge have ads?
Both Magic World and Land Forge show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic World or Land Forge?
Magic World ships an update every 10 months, and Land Forge every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magic World was updated on October 18, 2026 and Land Forge on September 28, 2026.

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