Comparison

Saving Magic vs Runiverse

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

Runiverse

Features
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The galaxy is collapsing. Planets are falling, black holes are opening, and alien cats are firing lasers to maintain their cosmic rule. Amidst the chaos, hope remains: Piteudo, a brave space dog sent on a mission to find a new home for life on Earth. In Runiverse, you’ll race across the interplanetary bridge, dodging holes, meteors, and relentless alien attacks. Every tap is a leap toward survival. Get ready for an endless runner full of action, speed, and ever-growing challenges. Test your reflexes, push your limits, and prove you can save the universe. Features: • Tap to jump and dodge obstacles. • Gradually increasing difficulty as you progress. • Cosmic environments packed with danger. • An epic story of courage, speed, and survival. Can you escape before the universe is destroyed? Project developed at the Apple Developer Academy | UCB By: Ana Clara Caldeira, Lizandra Malta, Marcos Albuquerque, Victor Kauê, Victoria Martins Under the guidance of: Thayná, Nadja Caldeira, Victor Hugo

Screenshots

Saving Magic4 screens
Runiverse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Runiverse at every 2 days against Saving Magic's every 8 months. Saving Magic's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Saving Magic ships an update every 8 months, Runiverse every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Saving Magic versus Runiverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSaving MagicRuniverse
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB27 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperBrian WinnMarcos Albuquerque

In-app purchases

None

Saving Magic

No in-app purchases

None

Runiverse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Saving Magic free?
Saving Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Runiverse free?
Runiverse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Saving Magic or Runiverse have ads?
Neither Saving Magic nor Runiverse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Saving Magic or Runiverse?
Saving Magic ships an update every 8 months, and Runiverse every 2 days. Most recently, Saving Magic was updated on November 4, 2026 and Runiverse on October 28, 2026.

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