# NRTM vs Magic

NRTM and Magic both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of NRTM's written reviews are positive against 34% of Magic's. NRTM also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). Magic's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (155K vs 7). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NRTM sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Magic sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic has 155K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of NRTM's written reviews are positive against 34% of Magic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NRTM ships an update every 6 weeks, Magic weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NRTM | Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrtm/id695468874/reviews) | **[4.6 (155K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-the-gathering-arena/id1496227521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **155K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 34.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#18** |
| Size | 17 MB | 264 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Gereon Steffens](https://appshunter.io/developer/493030228) | [Wizards of the Coast](https://appshunter.io/developer/491192018) |

## What reviewers say

### NRTM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nrtm/id695468874)

This app helps tournament organizers manage "Android: Netrunner" events. It simplifies player registration and handles pairings for both Swiss and double elimination rounds. Supports multiple languages for global use.

**Highlights:** Tournament management, Player registration, Swiss round pairings, Double elimination pairings, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Massive Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Tip | $3.99 | one-time |


### Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-the-gathering-arena/id1496227521)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Grossing · Card, #22 Top Grossing · Strategy, #48 Top Free · Card, #48 Top Free · Strategy, #100 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Experience the original fantasy collectible card game digitally. Discover strategies, build unique decks, and battle friends worldwide. Offers a comprehensive tutorial for new players and various game modes for seasoned veterans.

**Highlights:** Digital collectible card game, Deck building and strategy, Online multiplayer battles, Tutorial for new players, Multiple game formats, Cosmetic customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 750 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jurassic World Lands | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fallout Companion Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,600 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4x Rare Wildcards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Pass Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3,400 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4x Mythic Wildcards | $19.99 | one-time |
| Spark Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Massacre Girl Pack Pre-order | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Oko Pack Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Pack Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 9,200 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Sorin Pack Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great way to play Magic on the go
- 🎨 Excellent visual representation of the game
- 💰 Generous free-to-play model
- 🕹️ Smooth and intuitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Convenient for players who can't meet in person

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🕹️ Clunky UI and navigation
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win concerns
- 🔀 Rigged matchmaking and unfair shuffling algorithm
- 🕰️ Slow performance on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Cards not working as intended
- Inability to select or interact with certain game elements
- Inconsistent behavior when app crashes during matches
- Sync issues between mobile and desktop accounts

**Requested features**

- Ability to trade or recycle unwanted cards
- Improved deck building tools and organization
- Support for multiplayer formats like Commander and Two-Headed Giant
- Option to disable animations and speed up gameplay
- Better integration between mobile and desktop versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NRTM free?

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

### Is Magic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NRTM or Magic?

Magic is rated higher. NRTM averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Magic averages 4.6 from 155K ratings.

### Do NRTM or Magic have ads?

Neither NRTM nor Magic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NRTM or Magic?

NRTM ships an update every 6 weeks, and Magic weekly. Most recently, NRTM was updated on October 14, 2026 and Magic on October 18, 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.*