# Saving Magic vs Archer Thunder

The clearest difference is rating: Archer Thunder at 5.0 against Saving Magic's 3.7. Archer Thunder also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 months). Saving Magic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Archer Thunder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Saving Magic ships an update every 8 months, Archer Thunder every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Saving Magic | Archer Thunder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saving-magic/id669166527/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archer-thunder-battle-3d-game/id1616630273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 100 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brian Winn](https://appshunter.io/developer/487088992) | [Tu Nguyen Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120924042) |

## What reviewers say

### Saving Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saving-magic/id669166527)

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.

**Highlights:** Battle dragons, Collect magic coins, Use spells and potions, Climb ancient towers, Free-to-play adventure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Archer Thunder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archer-thunder-battle-3d-game/id1616630273)

Embark on an epic quest as an archery assassin to reclaim a looted kingdom's treasure. Utilize thunder arrows, fire arrows, and rapid multi-arrow shots to defeat the army of darkness. Engage in close-quarters combat by swinging arrows like a sword.

**Highlights:** Shoot thunder arrows with area damage, Fire arrows to burn enemies, Launch 9 arrows simultaneously, Melee combat with arrow swings, Strategic movement and shooting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Saving Magic free?

Saving Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Archer Thunder free?

Archer Thunder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Saving Magic or Archer Thunder?

Archer Thunder is rated higher. Saving Magic averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Archer Thunder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Saving Magic or Archer Thunder have ads?

Archer Thunder shows ads; Saving Magic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Saving Magic or Archer Thunder?

Saving Magic ships an update every 8 months, and Archer Thunder every 3 days. Most recently, Saving Magic was updated on October 23, 2026 and Archer Thunder on October 21, 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.*