# Magic Touch vs Flapping Cage

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flapping Cage at none against Magic Touch's 4. Flapping Cage also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 62%). Magic Touch's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 73). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Touch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Flapping Cage asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flapping Cage holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Touch has 1.2K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Magic Touch's written reviews are positive against 92% of Flapping Cage's.

Magic Touch ships an update every 2 months, Flapping Cage every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Touch | Flapping Cage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-touch-wizard-for-hire/id946917251/reviews) | **[4.7 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flapping-cage-avoid-spikes/id967598267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **91.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 374 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Alessandro Pezzetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/891340779) |

## 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


### Flapping Cage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flapping-cage-avoid-spikes/id967598267)

Guide a bird through a series of challenging rooms filled with spikes and traps. Test your reflexes and compete with players worldwide on leaderboards. Unlock new skins and collect items as you progress through hundreds of unique levels.

**Highlights:** Avoid spikes and traps, Hundreds of different rooms, Online multiplayer with leaderboards, Unlockable skins, Collectable feathers and stars, Playable offline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Touch free?

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

### Is Flapping Cage free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Touch or Flapping Cage?

Flapping Cage is rated higher. Magic Touch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Flapping Cage averages 4.7 from 73 ratings.

### Do Magic Touch or Flapping Cage have ads?

Magic Touch shows ads; Flapping Cage does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Touch or Flapping Cage?

Magic Touch ships an update every 2 months, and Flapping Cage every 6 months. Most recently, Magic Touch was updated on September 25, 2026 and Flapping Cage on July 6, 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.*