# Magicmon vs NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE

The clearest difference is rating: NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE at 5.0 against Magicmon's 4.4. NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Magicmon's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (569 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magicmon sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magicmon has 569 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Magicmon's written reviews are positive against 100% of NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE's.

Magicmon ships an update every 3 weeks, NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magicmon | NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (569 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicmon-world/id6752015542/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightshapes-by-nightshape/id6785360072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **569** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [MAGIC NETWORK LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707797637) | [Christopher Yarber](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778469976) |

## What reviewers say

### Magicmon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicmon-world/id6752015542)

Embark on a fantasy pet adventure MMORPG where you can catch, train, and evolve hundreds of unique creatures. Explore a vibrant world, customize your character, and team up with friends for epic battles and guild activities.

**Highlights:** Catch and train unique pets, Evolve pets through multiple stages, Explore a vast fantasy world, Customize character appearance, Team up with friends and join guilds, Choose from six distinct character classes

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US$0.29 Pack | $0.29 | one-time |
| US$0.49 Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| US$0.99 Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| US$1.99 Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| US$2.99 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| US$4.99 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| US$6.99 Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| US$7.99 Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| US$9.99 Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| US$11.99 Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| US$12.99 Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| US$14.99 Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| US$16.99 Pack | $16.99 | one-time |
| US$19.99 Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| US$29.99 Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| US$49.99 Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| US$99.99 Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nightshapes-by-nightshape/id6785360072)

Engage in a dark, atmospheric match-3 puzzle adventure filled with ghosts and shadows. Clear levels, earn stars, and progress through a spooky single-player experience with replayable challenges. Enjoy eerie visuals and soundscapes designed for quick play sessions.

**Highlights:** Dark atmospheric match-3 gameplay, Hand-crafted spooky visual style, Ghost animations and eerie effects, Level-based progression, Star ratings and best scores, Game Center achievements and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STARTER STASH | $0.99 | one-time |
| POISON CACHE | $0.99 | one-time |
| CANDLE RITES | $1.99 | one-time |
| CRYPT TOOLS | $2.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS | $3.99 | one-time |
| RAVEN BUNDLE | $4.99 | one-time |
| MOONLIT RELIQUARY | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magicmon free?

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

### Is NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE free?

NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magicmon or NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE?

NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE is rated higher. Magicmon averages 4.4 out of 5 from 569 ratings, while NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Magicmon or NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE have ads?

NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE shows ads; Magicmon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magicmon or NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE?

Magicmon ships an update every 3 weeks, and NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE every 2 days. Most recently, Magicmon was updated on October 28, 2026 and NIGHTSHAPES by NIGHTSHAPE 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.*