Comparison

Magic Rampage vs Pokémon GO

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

Head to head
About

Magic Rampage

Embark on a frenetic action RPG adventure with classic platformer elements. Explore dungeons, battle monsters, and customize your character with a vast array of weapons and armor. Compete online, tackle weekly challenges, and survive intense boss fights.

Highlights
  • Character customization
  • Dozens of weapons and armor
  • Dungeon exploration
  • Online competitive mode
  • Weekly dungeons
  • Survival mode
  • Boss fights
Features
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Magic Rampage is an action RPG platformer with a story campaign you can play entirely offline, a deep RPG build system, and fast, precise combat. Fight through castles, swamps and forgotten dungeons to uncover what happened to the King, and choose from hundreds of weapons and armor to build a character that fights the way you want. When you want a different kind of challenge, that same character is ready for real-time duels against players from around the world. A STORY-RICH SINGLE-PLAYER CAMPAIGN, FULLY PLAYABLE OFFLINE Explore sprawling levels filled with monsters, dragons, ghosts and towering bosses. Uncover hidden rooms, secret passages and bonus levels tucked away across the campaign. Meet allies along the way, piece the story together episode by episode, and discover the fate of the kingdom. BUILD YOUR HERO: 13 CLASSES, HUNDREDS OF ITEMS, SKILL TREE AND POWER-UPS Choose your class: Mage, Warrior, Druid, Warlock, Rogue, Paladin, Thief and more, 13 in total, each with its own special ability. Then build. Equip swords, daggers, axes, hammers, spears and magical staves, and pair them with armor and artifacts. Gear changes much more than damage: speed, jump and defense all shift with what you carry, so every choice is a real decision. Combat is fast and unforgiving, which is exactly why the build matters. Then shape the rest with the Skill Tree. Unlock powers and passive bonuses, lean into the style you enjoy, and tune your whole approach to combat around it. Two players with the same class can end up playing completely different games. A NEW WEEKLY DUNGEON EVERY WEEK Every week brings a brand new dungeon with its own theme, its own boss and its own rewards from the Golden Chest. Three difficulty levels, time and star challenges, and extra Rank points for every day you clear it. COMPETITIVE MODE: CLIMB THE GLOBAL LEADERBOARD Take on demanding dungeons designed for high-level play and chase the cleanest, fastest run. Everyone faces the same challenge, and the leaderboard decides who mastered it. The higher you climb, the closer you get to the Hall of Fame. DUELS: REAL-TIME 1V1 PVP Face other players live in ranked and casual duels. Your class, your gear and your reflexes decide the match. Climb the Duels of Destiny ladder through the season and see how your build holds up. SURVIVAL MODE Head into the wildest dungeons and last as long as you can. The longer you hold out, the more gold and gear you take home. It is the quickest way to stock your arsenal. THE TAVERN: MEET OTHER PLAYERS Drop into a live social hub between battles. Meet players from around the world, challenge your friends, play mini-games and find your next rival. EARN SKINS IN THE PRIZE ROOM Compete in Duels and Competitive Mode to earn Season Points when each season ends, then spend them in the Prize Room to unlock skins for every class. Skins are tied to your account, so any character can wear them. CONTROLLER SUPPORT AND CROSS-DEVICE PROGRESS Magic Rampage supports gamepads, joysticks and physical keyboards for precise control, and your progress can be carried between your devices. Magic Rampage offers optional in-app purchases. Some in-game items and currencies can be obtained through them in addition to regular gameplay.

About

Pokémon GO

Explore your surroundings to discover and catch virtual creatures. Journey with your companions, battle in gyms, and team up with others for powerful raids. Get moving for real-life adventures!

Highlights
  • Discover Pokémon in the real world
  • Catch Pokémon to complete Pokédex
  • Journey with Buddy Pokémon
  • Compete in Gym battles
  • Team up for Raid Battles
  • Utilize Adventure Sync for walking distance
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Join Trainers across the globe who are discovering Pokémon as they explore the world around them. Pokémon GO is the global gaming sensation that has been downloaded over 1 billion times and named “Best Mobile Game” by the Game Developers Choice Awards and “Best App of the Year” by TechCrunch. _______________ UNCOVER THE WORLD OF POKÉMON: Explore and discover Pokémon wherever you are! CATCH more Pokémon to complete your Pokédex! JOURNEY alongside your Buddy Pokémon to help make your Pokémon stronger and earn rewards! COMPETE in epic Gym battles and... TEAM UP and UNITE with other Trainers to catch powerful Pokémon during Raid Battles! It’s time to get moving—your real-life adventures await! Let’s GO! _______________ With the player’s permission, Adventure Sync uses the Health app to enable the player to earn walking distance when the app is closed. Notes: - This app is free-to-play and offers in-game purchases. It is optimized for smartphones, not tablets. - It is recommended to play while connected to a network in order to obtain accurate location information. - Compatibility is not guaranteed for devices without GPS capabilities or devices that are connected only to Wi-Fi networks. - Compatibility information may be changed at any time. - Information current as of July 11, 2019. - Compatible with iPhone® 5s / SE / 6 / 6s / 6 Plus / 6s Plus / 7 / 7 Plus / 8 / 8 Plus / X devices with iOS Version 9 or later installed. - Not compatible with 5th generation iPod Touch devices or iPhone 5c or earlier iPhone devices. - Please visit PokemonGO.com for additional compatibility information. - Compatibility is not guaranteed for all devices. - Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically reduce battery life.

Screenshots

Magic Rampage4 screens
Pokémon GO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Rampage at 88% against Pokémon GO's 44%. Magic Rampage also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Pokémon GO's advantage is ratings volume (656K vs 2.1K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Rampage sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Pokémon GO sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic Rampage holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon GO has 656K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Magic Rampage's written reviews are positive against 44% of Pokémon GO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Rampage ships an update every 5 weeks, Pokémon GO weekly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Magic Rampage versus Pokémon GO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic RampagePokémon GO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better4.0 (656K ratings)
Positive reviews88.3% of reviews — better43.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K656K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#1 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB390 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperAsanteeScopely Explore, Inc.

Customer experience

Magic Rampage

All ratings2,057 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews317 reviews
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative8.2%

Pokémon GO

All ratings656,104 ratings
Positive73.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative20.6%
Written reviews8,678 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral9.7%
Negative46.6%

User reviews

Magic Rampage

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great game for older phones
  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay and story
  • 👍 Smooth and responsive controls
  • 👍 Excellent character customization
  • 👍 Addictive and fun to play

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🐛 Progress not syncing across devices
  • 💰 In-app purchases can feel grindy
  • 🔊 Audio issues or missing sound
  • 🕹️ Frustrating controls for some players

Pokémon GO

From 656K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Encourages outdoor activity
  • 🚀 Frequent updates and new content
  • 👍 Brings people together
  • 🚀 Innovative AR features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🚫 Inaccessible for rural/disabled players

Bugs and requests

Magic Rampage

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Competitive mode leaderboard issues
  • Inability to undo weapon element changes
  • Inconsistent performance on newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add level 45 and continue the story
  • Implement a co-op or multiplayer mode
  • Allow trading or sharing of items between players
  • Add more customization options for characters
  • Improve the balance of the game, especially boss fights

Pokémon GO

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • GPS/location issues causing gameplay problems
  • Bugs with egg hatching and buddy Pokémon
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Glitches with raid battles and rewards

Requested features

5 requests
  • In-game chat/communication system
  • Ability to trade items between players
  • More customization options for avatars
  • Improved tracking and spawn system
  • Easier access to rare/legendary Pokémon

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Magic Rampage

One-time11
  • Gold chest A$1.99
  • Gold chest B$2.99
  • Epic Special Offer$2.99
Show 8 more
  • Gold chest C$3.99
  • Legendary Special Offer$3.99
  • Gold chest D$4.99
  • Gold chest E$5.99
  • Special Offer Ultimate$5.99
  • Gold chest F$9.99
  • Gold chest G$14.99
  • Gold chest H$24.99
21 purchases

Pokémon GO

One-time21
  • 100 PokéCoins$0.99
  • Event Bonus$0.99
  • Small Box$1.99
Show 18 more
  • Evergreen Ticket 1$1.99
  • Event Ticket3 variants$1.99
  • Event Ticket5 variants$4.99
  • 550 PokéCoins$4.99
  • Ticket$4.99
  • Event Ticket$7.99
  • 1,200 PokéCoins$9.99
  • Event Pass Deluxe Plus Points$9.99
  • Finale Pass$14.99
  • Event Pass Deluxe$14.99
  • GO Fest Ticket$14.99
  • Finale Pass Plus Points$19.99
  • GO Pass Deluxe$19.99
  • 2,500 PokéCoins$19.99
  • Event Pass Deluxe Plus Points$19.99
  • GO Pass Deluxe Plus Points$24.99
  • 5,200 PokéCoins$39.99
  • 14,500 PokéCoins$99.99

Questions

Is Magic Rampage free?
Magic Rampage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pokémon GO free?
Pokémon GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Magic Rampage or Pokémon GO?
Magic Rampage is rated higher. Magic Rampage averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Pokémon GO averages 4.0 from 656K ratings.
Do Magic Rampage or Pokémon GO have ads?
Pokémon GO shows ads; Magic Rampage does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic Rampage or Pokémon GO?
Magic Rampage ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pokémon GO weekly. Most recently, Magic Rampage was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pokémon GO on November 1, 2026.

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