# Mage and Monsters vs PolyCore TD

The clearest difference is rating: PolyCore TD at 5.0 against Mage and Monsters's 3.3. PolyCore TD also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Mage and Monsters's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mage and Monsters sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PolyCore TD asks for nothing beyond the download.

PolyCore TD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mage and Monsters has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mage and Monsters | PolyCore TD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mage-and-monsters/id6639617606/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polycore-td/id6758268849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 298 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PolyCrunch Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763239787) | [Arte Soft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750513209) |

## What reviewers say

### Mage and Monsters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mage-and-monsters/id6639617606)

Engage in an active auto-battler where strategic choices between army upgrades and spell power are key. Recruit units, defeat monsters, and cast spells to conquer challenging maps. Earn in-game currency to enhance your power-ups for subsequent playthroughs.

**Highlights:** 8 unique mages with special bonuses, 25 distinct recruit-able units, 35 different monsters to defeat, 11 unique battle spells, Earn Blood Shards for power-ups, Arena, forest, and cave maps with varied levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |


### PolyCore TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polycore-td/id6758268849)

Defend a central turret against waves of geometric enemies in this arcade tower defense game. Earn XP to level up and choose from randomized upgrades to create unique combat strategies. Compete on global leaderboards and enjoy a synthwave aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Central turret defense, Randomized upgrade system, Roguelite progression, 20 challenging missions, Dynamic enemy types, Global leaderboards, Synthwave aesthetic

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mage and Monsters free?

Mage and Monsters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PolyCore TD free?

PolyCore TD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mage and Monsters or PolyCore TD?

PolyCore TD is rated higher. Mage and Monsters averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PolyCore TD averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mage and Monsters or PolyCore TD have ads?

Neither Mage and Monsters nor PolyCore TD shows ads.

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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.*