# Magical Artist vs Grid Runner

The clearest difference is ads: Magical Artist at none against Grid Runner's shown. Magical Artist also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magical Artist sells 28 one-off in-app purchases and Grid Runner sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magical Artist ships an update every 5 days, Grid Runner every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magical Artist | Grid Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magical-artist/id6749520010/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **15** | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 356 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prudence Interactive (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830911037) | [MONOBLANK TEKNOLOJI ANONIM SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743894644) |

## What reviewers say

### Magical Artist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magical-artist/id6749520010)

Build a thriving art empire from humble beginnings in a forgotten city. Master printmaking and clay sculpting, manage city layouts, recruit diverse characters, and trade globally. This game offers a unique artistic simulation experience with inclusive design.

**Highlights:** Artistic city-building, Printmaking and clay sculpting, Character recruitment and collaboration, Global trade and export, City layout design, Inclusive accessibility features

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Fortune | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Recharge Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basic Pass | $2.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| One-Tap Purchase Pack Tier 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Continuous Top-Up Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 180 Fortune | $2.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Continuous Top-Up Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 Fortune | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Continuous Top-Up Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 980 Fortune | $14.99 | one-time |
| One-Tap Purchase Pack Tier 2 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Pack 6 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Continuous Top-Up Pack 6 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 128 Fortune | $19.99 | one-time |
| Continuous Top-Up Pack 7 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1980 Fortune | $29.99 | one-time |
| Continuous Top-Up Pack 8 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 2580 Fortune | $39.99 | one-time |
| Recharge Pack 9 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Continuous Top-Up Pack 9 | $49.99 | one-time |
| One-Tap Purchase Pack Tier 3 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Fortune | $49.99 | one-time |
| Continuous Top-Up Pack 10 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Fortune | $99.99 | one-time |


### Grid Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-runner-neon-protocol/id6789366558)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Cache | $0.99 | one-time |
| Data Vault | $4.99 | one-time |
| Core Reserve | $9.99 | one-time |
| Grid Surplus | $19.99 | one-time |
| Singularity | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magical Artist free?

Magical Artist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Grid Runner free?

Grid Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Magical Artist or Grid Runner have ads?

Grid Runner shows ads; Magical Artist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magical Artist or Grid Runner?

Magical Artist ships an update every 5 days, and Grid Runner every 4 days. Most recently, Magical Artist was updated on September 4, 2026 and Grid Runner on September 16, 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.*