Comparison

Magic Touch vs BBTAN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic Touch

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
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Wanted, Wizard required for defence duties. Must be proficient in spell casting to pop varying balloon types that may be utilised by intruders. Must be confident working alone and comfortable facing aggressive hordes. Advanced magic techniques desirable but can be learnt on the job. Applicant expected to provide their own spell book and potion bottles. They also may be required to make tea and answer phone calls. Applicants should send CVs and potions portfolio to enquiries-castleundersiege@nitrome.com Use you finger to draw shapes. Match the shapes on balloons to pop them sending the invaders smashing to the ground. Keep the Enemy from reaching the castle for as long as possible! Features: - Intuitive gesture recognition drawing gameplay. - A simple drawing concept that anyone can grasp! - Full game centre support to compete with friends and foes. - Collect coins to unlock new awesome spells. Slow Down time! Turn enemies into frogs! Summon a mighty Dragon! Cover the floor on Fire! Make the Castle Turrets grow Gun Turrets! Important information This game contains third party advertising which can be removed via a one time IAP. This game contains coins which can be collected within the game for free, bought with real money or via earned via promotions. This game contains cross promotion for other Nitrome games and this is not removed with the IAP for removal of ads.

About

BBTAN

Engage in a classic brick-breaking challenge with updated gameplay. Aim, shoot, and bounce balls to clear bricks efficiently. Discover new brick types, game modes, and helpful boosters for an enhanced experience.

Highlights
  • New game mode with limited bricks and stars
  • Various new brick types with unique gimmicks
  • Boosters and Golden Aim for enhanced gameplay
  • Card Match system for item acquisition
  • Sophisticated new UI graphics
  • Tap to aim and shoot balls
Features
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Breaking news : ‘BBTAN’ renewal update! ‘BBTAN’ was updated with NEW game mode, NEW bricks, New system, NEW UI graphic. Get ready for the ultimate gaming experience in our latest update! [Update features] 1. New Game Mode : Break down limited bricks as efficiently as possible and get the stars! 2. New bricks : new bricks will give you different experience with various gimmicks! (such as ‘2x Block’, ‘Division Block’, ‘Thorn Block’, ‘Invisible Block’ and so on) 3. New system : You can use not only various ‘Boosters’ which help your gameplay but also ‘Golden Aim’ which show you perfect aim. You can also get items with ‘Card Match’ system! 4. New UI graphic : More sophisticated design will give you more immersive gaming experience! [How to play] 1. Tap to aim at the bricks and shoot the ball 2. The ball bounces off the bricks and wall 3. Break all the bricks efficiently in a minimal attempt 4. If the bricks come down to the bottom, it’s GAME OVER

Screenshots

Magic Touch4 screens
BBTAN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Touch at 4.5 against BBTAN's 3.1. Magic Touch also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 49%). BBTAN's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Magic Touch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and BBTAN sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic Touch holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Magic Touch's written reviews are positive against 49% of BBTAN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Touch ships an update every 2 months, BBTAN every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Magic Touch versus BBTAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic TouchBBTAN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better3.1 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews62.2% of reviews — better49.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better1.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size374 MB219 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNitrome111%

Customer experience

Magic Touch

All ratings1,210 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral6.4%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews946 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral14.5%
Negative23.4%

BBTAN

All ratings1,088 ratings
Positive51.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative44.3%
Written reviews1,812 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative45.1%

User reviews

Magic Touch

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

BBTAN

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and addictive
  • 🚀 Great time killer
  • 👍 Satisfying gameplay
  • 👍 Mesmerizing and fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs after updates
  • 🔋 Overrides music/audio playback
  • 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🔧 Unresponsive customer support

Bugs and requests

Magic Touch

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes after losing
  • Spells not working as intended
  • Inconsistent scoring and coin rewards

Requested features

3 requests
  • Additional game modes and difficulty levels
  • Ability to disable certain spells
  • Save progress and high scores

BBTAN

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes on launch after update
  • Ads still show up despite paying for ad-free
  • Aiming reticle disappears on startup
  • Balls get stuck and don't respond properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a fast forward button
  • Separate high scores for each ball type
  • Restore previous progress and purchases
  • Bring back the original game mechanics

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Magic Touch

One-time4
  • Coins Pack 1$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Coins Pack 2$2.99
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  • Coins Pack 3$6.99
12 purchases

BBTAN

One-time12
  • 100 coin$0.99
  • 220 coin$1.99
  • SUPER SMALL BALL$1.99
Show 9 more
  • NINJA STAR$1.99
  • ALL BALL$1.99
  • COIN BALL$1.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • SUPER SUPER SMALL BALL$1.99
  • 200 COINS$1.99
  • 500 coin$3.99
  • 1200 coin$6.99
  • BASIC BUNDLE$9.99

Questions

Is Magic Touch free?
Magic Touch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BBTAN free?
BBTAN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magic Touch or BBTAN?
Magic Touch is rated higher. Magic Touch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while BBTAN averages 3.1 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Magic Touch or BBTAN have ads?
Both Magic Touch and BBTAN show ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Touch or BBTAN?
Magic Touch ships an update every 2 months, and BBTAN every 9 days. Most recently, Magic Touch was updated on October 24, 2026 and BBTAN on October 26, 2026.

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