Comparison

Helix Hopper! vs Magic War

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

Head to head
About

Helix Hopper!

Features
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Helix Hopper is a fast-paced, minimalistic arcade game where players hop around a winding helix, timing jumps to pass through gaps and avoid obstacles. With simple, intuitive controls inspired by the classic challenge of Flappy Bird, Helix Hopper combines precision with endless vertical movement, requiring players to find just the right rhythm to climb higher and beat their best scores. The clean visuals and immersive gameplay make each round feel both fresh and rewarding.

About

Magic War

Protect a magical continent by strategically moving your hero, building defenses, and commanding epic heroes. Face waves of monsters and team up for epic co-op sieges to stop the Demon King.

Highlights
  • Strategic grid-based movement
  • Tower defense missions
  • Kingdom building and defense design
  • Command epic heroes
  • Real-time co-op sieges
Features
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The great Dragon is gone, sacrificed to stop the Demon King. Now, only a hidden dragon egg holds the last hope for the magical continent. But the enemy is returning—and they will stop at nothing to destroy it. The egg’s light flickers. The enemy gathers. Will you be the shield or the sword? ▶ Just Flick & Kill Auto-targeting knives circle your hero, shredding through monster waves. Just swipe and watch the magic happen. The best part? No aiming needed – perfect for playing on the bus or during boring meetings! ▶ Tower Defense Challenge Test your tactics in special Tower Defense missions—build mage towers, artillery, and traps to hold off waves of monsters. Unlock unique bonus to turn the tide when all seems lost. ▶ Strategic Kingdom Building Rebuild ruined cities and design impregnable defenses. Every wall, tower, and gate matters—one breach could doom the world. ▶ Epic Heroes & Dragon Magic Command legendary warriors, each with dragon-forged abilities. Upgrade heroes to unleash cataclysmic ultimate skills. ▶ Real-Time War Monsters attack without warning. Adapt or perish. Team up for large-scale co-op sieges against nightmare bosses.

Screenshots

Helix Hopper!3 screens
Magic War4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Helix Hopper! at 5.0 against Magic War's 3.8. Helix Hopper! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). Magic War's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (358 vs 1). On price, 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. Magic War sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Helix Hopper! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Helix Hopper! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic War has 358 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helix Hopper! ships an update every 10 months, Magic War fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Helix Hopper! versus Magic War: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelix Hopper!Magic War
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.8 (358 ratings)
Positive reviews—11.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1358 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB241 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperVladimir Kostadinov StoyanovGenesis Network Hong Kong Co., Limited

Bugs and requests

Helix Hopper!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Magic War

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game not working as advertised, switching to different game
  • Significant lag issues

Requested features

1 request
  • Focus more on advertising the main game instead of the minigame

In-app purchases

None

Helix Hopper!

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Magic War

One-time11
  • $0.99 Pack$0.99
  • $1.99 Pack$1.99
  • $2.99 Pack$2.99
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  • $3.99 Pack$3.99
  • $4.99 Pack$4.99
  • $9.99 Pack$9.99
  • $19.99 Pack$19.99
  • $24.99 Pack$24.99
  • $29.99 Pack$29.99
  • $49.99 Pack$49.99
  • $99.99 Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Helix Hopper! free?
Helix Hopper! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic War free?
Magic War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Helix Hopper! or Magic War?
Helix Hopper! is rated higher. Helix Hopper! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Magic War averages 3.8 from 358 ratings.
Do Helix Hopper! or Magic War have ads?
Neither Helix Hopper! nor Magic War shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Helix Hopper! or Magic War?
Helix Hopper! ships an update every 10 months, and Magic War fortnightly. Most recently, Helix Hopper! was updated on October 25, 2026 and Magic War on October 25, 2026.

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