Saving Magic vs Arkfront
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Saving Magic
Embark on an epic quest as a wizard to reclaim stolen magic from dragons. Climb towers, collect magic coins from treasure chests, and battle dragons using spells and potions. This adventure is entirely free to play.
- Battle dragons
- Collect magic coins
- Use spells and potions
- Climb ancient towers
- Free-to-play adventure
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Dragons are stealing magic from the world. Help the Master Wizard prevent the dragons from stealing magic from the world. To do this, you must climb ancient towers and free the magic coins that are being hoarded in treasure chests by the dragons. But be careful, you may end up finding a dragon on top of the tower... As a wizard in training, you can learn and use spells and potions to aid you in your epic quest. The game is 100% free-to-play (with no in-app purchases).
Arkfront
Guide humanity's last hope across the galaxy to a new home. Strategize in the hangar, customize ships and equipment, then engage in fast-paced arcade combat. Explore over 120 randomly generated levels, gather resources, and upgrade your arsenal for survival.
- Strategic hangar preparation
- Customizable ship loadouts
- Randomly generated campaigns
- Fast-paced arcade action
- Multiple game modes
- Resource gathering and research
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Guide your colony across the galaxy to reach Eden, the new home for mankind. “If you enjoy shooters with unique strategic twists then don’t hesitate to give Arkfront a shot…” - TouchArcade “…there’s sure to be heaps of content for you to work through on your way to finding that intergalactic paradise.” - PocketGamer “Arkfront is a MUST-HAVE!” - SnapAttack Supports: GameCenter achievements iCloud save syncing Haptic response during gameplay Plan ahead in the hangar, customize loadouts with upgradable equipment and ships, spend riches on new gear and research. Then plot your course through the Galactic Map towards Eden, defending the ARK and the future of humanity along with it. Gather resources and experience to use on future attempts. The campaign offers more than 120 levels to increase the diversity of each attempt. Find events for higher rewards and outposts for shopping and repairing along your way. FAST-PACED ACTION: Mobile first controls make high-paced arcade action simple to play, but hard to master. GALACTIC MAP: The Galactic Map system randomly generates new campaigns. Pulling from a collection of over 120 levels, each attempt is always unique. PREPARE: Build your custom loadout slots using the gear you want and set-off across the galaxy. Each attempt grants experience and coins to use on unlocking or leveling up powerups. 9 ships, 7 unique powerups, turrets, shield upgrades and 4 supers are available through the galaxy. WAYS TO PLAY: Play the campaign, a weekly challenge level, or alternative game modes like Countdown, Endless and Boss Rush. Arkfront demands short-term skill, medium-term preparation, and long-term planning in order to survive. SUPPORT: Twitter: @arkfront_game Email: shamus@arkfront.net
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Saving Magic at Free against Arkfront's $3.99. Saving Magic also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Arkfront's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months) and rating (4.1 vs 3.7). On ads, 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
Saving Magic is free to download; Arkfront costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Arkfront holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arkfront has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Saving Magic's written reviews are positive against 68% of Arkfront's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Saving Magic ships an update every 8 months, Arkfront monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Saving Magic | Arkfront |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.1 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 68.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 175 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Brian Winn | Intensity Faucet Games, Inc. |
Customer experience
Saving Magic
Arkfront
In-app purchases
Saving Magic
No in-app purchases
Arkfront
No in-app purchases
