Comparison

Saving Magic vs SpellCaster

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Battle dragons
  • Collect magic coins
  • Use spells and potions
  • Climb ancient towers
  • Free-to-play adventure
Features
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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).

About

SpellCaster

Become an elemental guardian wizard and use finger gestures to cast spells against dark forces. Explore corrupted regions, master elemental magic, and restore balance to a ravaged world. This action-adventure game features a unique symbol-drawing mechanic for spellcasting.

Highlights
  • Unique symbol-drawing spellcasting
  • Elemental magic system
  • Multiple corrupted regions with unique enemies
  • Magical progression and spell upgrades
  • Epic story and dialogues
  • Achievements and endless mode
Features
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Welcome to Spellcaster: The Rescue! Become Xerthriz, the last elemental guardian wizard, and use your fingers as a magic wand to trace ancient symbols and unleash elemental spells in your battle against dark forces. In a world ravaged by the corruption of the Skeleton King—a fallen guardian—only you can purify the elements and restore balance to the Realm of the Arcanes. Master the symbols of fire, earth, air, and water, enhance your magical abilities, and face unique enemies in each corrupted region. Game Features: • Unique symbol-drawing mechanics to cast spells. • Charming art style. • Multiple regions, each with unique enemies, puzzles, and bosses. • Magical progression system: upgrade your spells and discover new symbols. • Epic story and unforgettable dialogues. • Achievements, challenges, and endless mode for spellcasting experts. Get ready for a magical adventure that blends action, skill, and strategy. The fate of the world lies in your hands… or rather, in your strokes! Are you ready to become the true wizard of balance?

Screenshots

Saving Magic4 screens
SpellCaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SpellCaster at 5.0 against Saving Magic's 3.7. SpellCaster also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 months). Saving Magic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. SpellCaster sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Saving Magic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SpellCaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Saving Magic ships an update every 8 months, SpellCaster every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Saving Magic versus SpellCaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSaving MagicSpellCaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB333 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBrian WinnYesid Samir Hernandez Granados

Customer experience

Saving Magic

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SpellCaster

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Saving Magic

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SpellCaster

One-time4
  • 80 Gems$0.99
  • 500 Gems + 5%$4.99
  • 1200 Gems + 15%$9.99
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  • 2500 Gold Coins + 20%$19.99

Questions

Is Saving Magic free?
Saving Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpellCaster free?
SpellCaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Saving Magic or SpellCaster?
SpellCaster is rated higher. Saving Magic averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SpellCaster averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Saving Magic or SpellCaster have ads?
Neither Saving Magic nor SpellCaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Saving Magic or SpellCaster?
Saving Magic ships an update every 8 months, and SpellCaster every 3 days. Most recently, Saving Magic was updated on October 23, 2026 and SpellCaster on October 28, 2026.

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