# Star Warfare vs Magic vs Metal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic vs Metal at 79% against Star Warfare's 29%. Magic vs Metal also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 69). Star Warfare's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Star Warfare sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Magic vs Metal sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic vs Metal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic vs Metal has 1.4K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Star Warfare's written reviews are positive against 79% of Magic vs Metal's.

Star Warfare ships an update every 2 weeks, Magic vs Metal monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Warfare | Magic vs Metal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-warfare-edge/id981005320/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-vs-metal/id1521684249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.9% of reviews | **79.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 914 MB | 981 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Freyr Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/486314291) | [Foursaken Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366197999) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Warfare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-warfare-edge/id981005320)

Recruit and train agents with unique skills to battle alien invaders across the universe. Strategize team formations, customize abilities, and upgrade your base to strengthen your forces. Engage in tactical PVP combat and explore the cosmos with allies.

**Highlights:** Recruit and train 40+ unique agents, Customize agent skills and equip chips, Strategize team formations for battles, Manage base to strengthen your team, Engage in PVP combat, Explore the universe with other players

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Class C Agentt | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60 Mithril,200% growth award | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Mithril | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily obtain 120 Mithril | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily to collect 240 stamina | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1800 Mithril | $29.99 | one-time |
| Class C/B/A/S | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1 Class A Agent | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Mithril | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1 Class S Agent | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Graphics and transitions improved
- 👍 Unique strategy gameplay
- 👍 Fair gameplay mechanics
- 👍 Creative skills and power-ups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game crashes on startup
- 🐛 Game freezes on loading screen
- 🐛 White/blue/green light screen issue
- 🐛 Game doesn't load
- 🐛 Different style from previous games

**Reported bugs**

- Crash upon startup
- Freezes on white background screen
- Game won't load
- Stuck on blue screen
- Blue and white screen issue

**Requested features**

- Update Star Warfare 1 and 2
- Bring back combos and twin sniper for SWF1
- Update original Star Warfare games (still in Christmas theme)
- Make tutorials optional
- Update Star Warfare: Alien Invasion


### Magic vs Metal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-vs-metal/id1521684249)

Engage in a post-apocalyptic war between biological and mechanical factions. Command armies in real-time strategy or join the fray in third-person shooter mode. Unleash powerful hero abilities and craft unique items to dominate the battlefield.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy (RTS), Third-person shooter (TPS), Massive single-player campaign, Unique heroes with powerful spells, Item crafting system, Fantasy and sci-fi genre blend, Stunning 3D graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rare Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Vault | $2.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rare Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Magi | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mecha | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rare Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rare Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Generous free-to-play model
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Engaging combat
- 🔥 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy
- 🎮 Needs controller support
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using too many powers
- Text replaced by jumbled symbols
- Berserker loses self-heal when equipping Crusher weapon
- Unable to progress past certain levels

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer and co-op modes
- More campaign content
- Ability to disable auto-fire
- Seamless view switching
- Improved inventory management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Warfare free?

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

### Is Magic vs Metal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Star Warfare or Magic vs Metal?

Magic vs Metal is rated higher. Star Warfare averages 2.6 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Magic vs Metal averages 4.9 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Star Warfare or Magic vs Metal have ads?

Magic vs Metal shows ads; Star Warfare does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Warfare or Magic vs Metal?

Star Warfare ships an update every 2 weeks, and Magic vs Metal monthly. Most recently, Star Warfare was updated on November 1, 2026 and Magic vs Metal on November 3, 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.*