# Gnomes Inc. vs Magic Shelter

Gnomes Inc. and Magic Shelter both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Gnomes Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Magic Shelter's. Gnomes Inc. also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gnomes Inc. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Magic Shelter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Gnomes Inc. against 5.0 for Magic Shelter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gnomes Inc. has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Gnomes Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Magic Shelter's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gnomes Inc. | Magic Shelter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnomes-inc/id6737599109/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-shelter/id6739603045/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 791 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Martin Dirks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462910517) | [Pujia8 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436425196) |

## What reviewers say

### Gnomes Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnomes-inc/id6737599109)

Build a gnome empire by collecting items, merging them into new products, and hiring managers to optimize production. Earn cash while offline and unlock upgrades to become the ultimate gnome tycoon. Enjoy a charming story with cute gnome characters.

**Highlights:** Build a gnome empire, Merge items for new products, Hire and merge managers, Earn offline cash, Unlock research upgrades, Collect cute gnome characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Box Opener | $1.99 | one-time |
| Manager Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special offer with remove ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Enable T4 autoplay everywhere | $7.99 | one-time |
| Permanently remove ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Big Mixed Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Top Manager Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Offer | $19.99 | one-time |


### Magic Shelter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-shelter/id6739603045)

Manage a post-apocalyptic shelter, producing resources and upgrading defenses against zombie attacks. Expand your base to help more survivors and become their last hope in this simulation challenge.

**Highlights:** Resource production and collection, Firearm upgrades for soldiers, Shelter expansion and management, Zombie horde defense, Survival simulation challenges, Manufacturing medicines and oxygen

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Deposit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds & Ads-Free Combo Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Cone Man Combo Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds x 90 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Employee Money & Ad Combo Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond x 150 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds x 250 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds x 750 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gnomes Inc. free?

Gnomes Inc. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magic Shelter free?

Magic Shelter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gnomes Inc. or Magic Shelter?

Magic Shelter is rated higher. Gnomes Inc. averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Magic Shelter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gnomes Inc. or Magic Shelter have ads?

Both Gnomes Inc. and Magic Shelter show ads.

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