# Magic Fifteen vs Split Flap Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Split Flap Mobile at 5.0 against Magic Fifteen's 4.0. Split Flap Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 60 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). Magic Fifteen's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Fifteen sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Split Flap Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Split Flap Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split Flap Mobile has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Magic Fifteen ships an update every 60 months, Split Flap Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Fifteen | Split Flap Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fifteen/id674154228/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-flap-mobile/id1614395778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 60 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oliver Klemenz](https://appshunter.io/developer/365360534) | [Eiji Shimada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561692395) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Fifteen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fifteen/id674154228)

A challenging sliding tile puzzle game with 17 tiles in a 5x5 grid. Solve the front side by arranging Roman numerals or the back side by creating a magic square. Compete for the best times.

**Highlights:** Two-sided sliding tile puzzle, Roman and Arabic numeral modes, Magic square objective, Realistic 3D graphics, Sophisticated control mechanism, Game Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation of | $0.99 | one-time |
| Donation of | $1.99 | one-time |
| Donation of | $3.99 | one-time |
| Donation of | $5.99 | one-time |


### Split Flap Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-flap-mobile/id1614395778)

Experience the nostalgic charm of a split-flap display on your mobile device. Customize timetables and use your own images for departure boards, bringing a classic visual element to your phone.

**Highlights:** Split-flap display simulation, Customizable timetables, Use personal images for departure boards, Nostalgic visual experience, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Fifteen free?

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

### Is Split Flap Mobile free?

Split Flap Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Fifteen or Split Flap Mobile?

Split Flap Mobile is rated higher. Magic Fifteen averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Split Flap Mobile averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Magic Fifteen or Split Flap Mobile have ads?

Split Flap Mobile shows ads; Magic Fifteen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Fifteen or Split Flap Mobile?

Magic Fifteen ships an update every 60 months, and Split Flap Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, Magic Fifteen was updated on October 12, 2026 and Split Flap Mobile on October 24, 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.*