# 99 Problems vs Magic Touch

The clearest difference is ads: 99 Problems at none against Magic Touch's shown. 99 Problems also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 12.0). Magic Touch's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 38) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 99 Problems sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magic Touch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Touch holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Touch has 1.2K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of 99 Problems's written reviews are positive against 62% of Magic Touch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

99 Problems ships an update every 3 months, Magic Touch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 99 Problems | Magic Touch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/99-problems/id911710597/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-touch-wizard-for-hire/id946917251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 62.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 374 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mamau ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079859475) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## What reviewers say

### 99 Problems

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/99-problems/id911710597)

Navigate a minimalist world through 99 challenging levels. Evade obstacles and wall-jump your way to victory in this addictive hardcore game. Experience a seamless stream of challenges designed for maximum fun.

**Highlights:** 99 challenging levels, Minimalist design, Obstacle evasion, Wall-jumping mechanics, Hardcore fun

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Magic Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-touch-wizard-for-hire/id946917251)

Defend your castle by drawing magical spells with your finger to pop incoming balloons. Master intuitive gesture recognition to defeat aggressive hordes and protect the kingdom. Unlock new spells and power-ups to become the ultimate wizard.

**Highlights:** Intuitive gesture recognition drawing, Simple drawing concept, Game Center support, Unlock new spells, Slow down time, Turn enemies into frogs

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 3 | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 💎 Great graphics and art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔍 Inconsistent shape recognition
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after losing
- Spells not working as intended
- Inconsistent scoring and coin rewards

**Requested features**

- Additional game modes and difficulty levels
- Ability to disable certain spells
- Save progress and high scores


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 99 Problems free?

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

### Is Magic Touch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 99 Problems or Magic Touch?

Magic Touch is rated higher. 99 Problems averages 4.3 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Magic Touch averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do 99 Problems or Magic Touch have ads?

Magic Touch shows ads; 99 Problems does not.

### Which is updated more often, 99 Problems or Magic Touch?

99 Problems ships an update every 3 months, and Magic Touch every 2 months. Most recently, 99 Problems was updated on October 11, 2026 and Magic Touch on October 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.*