Comparison

Runes vs Planetary Magick

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

Head to head
About

Runes

Explore the ancient magic of runes for divination and insight. Offers three distinct methods: single rune for quick answers, two runes for present situation analysis, and three runes to understand past, present, and future influences.

Highlights
  • Fast divination with single rune
  • Two-rune spread for current situation
  • Three-rune spread for past, present, future
  • Insight into natural forces
  • Nordic divination system
Features
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Runes - an ancient magic system, which represents the basic forces of nature. Runic symbols were used for divination and magic Nordic peoples who believe in contact with the natural forces through the appropriate runes. Attached are three kinds of divination runes: - Fast divination runes - often for a response to a question, it suffices to take one rune, its value - this is the answer to the question. In this case, excluded the possibility of misinterpretation, because other runes that can confuse - no. Especially recommended for beginners as well as for those who are interested in a particular issue. - Two runes - a combination of two runes gives a description of the current situation and the forces that affect you now, in the present. And so the question must not touch this or can not do without question. Two runes even without question, show characteristics of the present moment. - Three runes - a simple divination runes, but it allows you to answer a variety of questions and explain what forces influenced you in the past affect the present and will continue to affect the future. Selected only three runes: the first represents the recent past, the second - now third - the future.

About

Planetary Magick

This app simplifies spellcasting by guiding users through selecting intentions, planetary correspondences, and spell mediums. It provides detailed instructions and timings for performing magickal work.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of magickal spell intentions
  • Planetary correspondences (colors, herbs, oils)
  • Easy spell working methods
  • Planetary hours and reminders
  • Extensive herb glossary
  • Spell bag and spell jar instructions
Features
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Are you looking for an app that makes spell work easy and accessible? Welcome to Planetary Magick! Planetary Magick for iPhone is a user-friendly interface that allows you to access hundreds of magickal spells that you can perform from anywhere in the world. First, select a magical intention. This choice decides the planet you work with, and the colors, herbs, and essential oils associated with that planet, plus it gives you the exact time to perform your spell work for best results. Then, select the medium you want to work with – candle, spell bag, or spell jar, for exact instructions on how to perform the spell work. It’s as easy as one, two, three. Features: - Hundreds of magickal spell work intentions - Attributes of the seven ancient planets - Easy spell working methods - Intention setting instructions - Planetary hours - Planetary hour reminders - Extensive herb glossary - Informative FAQs - How to purchase supplies at The Crooked Path ----- Learn more: Website: https://www.thecrookedpathshop.com/planetary-magick-app Terms & Conditions: https://planetarymagick-e1bdf.web.app/terms_and_conditions Privacy Policy: https://planetarymagick-e1bdf.web.app/privacy_policy

Screenshots

Runes4 screens
Planetary Magick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Planetary Magick at 88% against Runes's 17%. Planetary Magick also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). Runes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). On price, ratings volume 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. Planetary Magick sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Runes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planetary Magick holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Runes's written reviews are positive against 88% of Planetary Magick's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runes ships an update every 28 months, Planetary Magick every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Runes versus Planetary Magick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunesPlanetary Magick
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (19 ratings)4.2 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB37 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperDablPointThe Crooked Path

Customer experience

Runes

All ratings17 ratings
Positive47.1%
Neutral17.6%
Negative35.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral25.0%
Negative58.3%

Planetary Magick

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Runes

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Planetary Magick

Subscriptions2
  • 1 month3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Runes free?
Runes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planetary Magick free?
Planetary Magick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Runes or Planetary Magick?
Planetary Magick is rated higher. Runes averages 3.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Planetary Magick averages 4.2 from 18 ratings.
Do Runes or Planetary Magick have ads?
Runes shows ads; Planetary Magick does not.
Which is updated more often, Runes or Planetary Magick?
Runes ships an update every 28 months, and Planetary Magick every 2 months. Most recently, Runes was updated on November 1, 2026 and Planetary Magick on November 3, 2026.

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