# Magic Touch vs Arrow

The clearest difference is ads: Arrow at none against Magic Touch's shown. Arrow also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 62%) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 1.2K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Magic Touch against 4.4 for Arrow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arrow has 8.1K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Magic Touch's written reviews are positive against 84% of Arrow's.

Magic Touch ships an update every 2 months, Arrow every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Touch | Arrow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-touch-wizard-for-hire/id946917251/reviews)** | [4.4 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow/id988476572/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **8.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **83.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 374 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| 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


### Arrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arrow/id988476572)

Navigate a maze, growing your tail as you collect points. Smash gems to unlock new arrow heads and backgrounds for a personalized gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Maze navigation, Tail growth mechanic, Gem collection, Unlockable arrow heads, Customizable backgrounds

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3200 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7200 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to understand
- 🎨 Variety of characters and backgrounds
- 💎 Collecting gems is satisfying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
- 📢 Intrusive ads during gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Controls can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Game starts automatically on launch
- Ads cause crashes or deaths
- Inconsistent performance on different devices

**Requested features**

- Add a pause button
- Introduce new game modes
- Randomize level layouts
- Improve gem/currency earning


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Touch free?

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

### Is Arrow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Touch or Arrow?

Magic Touch is rated higher. Magic Touch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Arrow averages 4.4 from 8.1K ratings.

### Do Magic Touch or Arrow have ads?

Magic Touch shows ads; Arrow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Touch or Arrow?

Magic Touch ships an update every 2 months, and Arrow every 6 weeks. Most recently, Magic Touch was updated on September 22, 2026 and Arrow on September 19, 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.*