# Magic Touch vs Pen Run

The clearest difference is ads: Pen Run at none against Magic Touch's shown. Pen Run also leads on ratings volume (4.6K vs 1.2K) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Magic Touch's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (62% vs 35%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Magic Touch holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 4.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Magic Touch's written reviews are positive against 35% of Pen Run's.

Magic Touch ships an update every 2 months, Pen Run monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Touch | Pen Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-touch-wizard-for-hire/id946917251/reviews)** | [4.0 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pen-run/id1423608757/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.2% of reviews** | 35.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 374 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Pen Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pen-run/id1423608757)

Race your pen through challenging levels, avoiding obstacles and outmaneuvering opponents. Aim to reach as many levels as possible in this fast-paced competition.

**Highlights:** Race your pen, Avoid obstacles, Hit other players, Progress through levels, Competitive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique concept and creative design
- 👍 Customizable pens and themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive number of ads
- 🐛 Glitches and loading issues
- 🔍 Lack of multiplayer or online features

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during races
- Unresponsive controls
- Freezing on loading screens

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Reduce ad frequency
- Improve overall performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Touch free?

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

### Is Pen Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Touch or Pen Run?

Magic Touch is rated higher. Magic Touch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Pen Run averages 4.0 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do Magic Touch or Pen Run have ads?

Magic Touch shows ads; Pen Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Touch or Pen Run?

Magic Touch ships an update every 2 months, and Pen Run monthly. Most recently, Magic Touch was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pen Run on October 29, 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.*