# Comic Geeks vs Magic

Comic Geeks and Magic both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Comic Geeks's written reviews are positive against 40% of Magic's. Comic Geeks also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Magic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Comic Geeks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5K and 14K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Comic Geeks's written reviews are positive against 40% of Magic's.

Comic Geeks ships an update monthly, Magic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comic Geeks | Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-geeks/id874775221/reviews)** | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-the-gathering-companion/id1455161962/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5K | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 39.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#169** |
| Size | 82 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Blanco](https://appshunter.io/developer/874775224) | [Wizards of the Coast](https://appshunter.io/developer/491192018) |

## What reviewers say

### Comic Geeks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-geeks/id874775221)

Manage your comic book collection and stay updated on new releases. Track your pull list, catalog your comics with scanning features, and discover new books through community reviews. It's a digital hub for comic enthusiasts to organize and discuss their passion.

**Highlights:** Track comic collection, Manage pull lists, Browse new releases, Scan comics with barcode/cover, Community reviews and discussion, Create wish lists, Mark issues as read

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for tracking new releases
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 🌟 Fantastic community and engagement
- 💯 Essential app for comic fans and collectors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
- 🔍 Search functionality needs improvement
- 📚 Missing some older/obscure comics in database
- 🔀 Difficulty managing large collections
- 🙈 Negative and toxic community comments

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account recovery issues
- Inconsistent data and release date information
- Freezing and performance problems
- Incorrect or missing comic details
- Syncing issues between app and website

**Requested features**

- Sort by value or condition for collection
- Ability to track re-reads and multiple copies
- Character-focused views and analytics
- Seamless barcode scanning for all comics
- Customizable pull list and reading order


### Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-the-gathering-companion/id1455161962)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

This official app simplifies participation in local store events and personal tournaments for a popular trading card game. It features a life counter, event pairing, standings, and a comprehensive card database. Run your own events for friends or join official store tournaments with ease.

**Highlights:** Built-in life counter, Official app for store events, Event pairing and standings, Home tournament organizer, Card database with 17,000+ cards, Track match results

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great life tracking features
- 💡 Helpful for tournaments and events
- 👍 Useful card database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Unreliable event tracking and score reporting
- 🐛 Inconsistent card database
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and search

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Event scores not properly recorded
- Card database missing information and images
- Search function often unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add ability to view double-sided card details
- Improve search functionality and filters
- Implement deck building and management tools
- Provide historical event data and player statistics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comic Geeks free?

Comic Geeks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic free?

Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Comic Geeks or Magic?

Comic Geeks is rated higher. Comic Geeks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while Magic averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do Comic Geeks or Magic have ads?

Comic Geeks shows ads; Magic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Comic Geeks or Magic?

Comic Geeks ships an update monthly, and Magic fortnightly. Most recently, Comic Geeks was updated on November 6, 2026 and Magic on November 8, 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.*