Comparison

Magic vs Panels

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

Head to head
About

Magic

A humorous game that challenges your mathematical thinking by redefining standard arithmetic operators. It encourages flexible problem-solving and enhances cognitive skills through unique challenges.

Highlights
  • Redefined arithmetic operators
  • Enhanced conversion thinking
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Fun gameplay
  • Cognitive skill development
Features
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A small funny game. Enhanced your conversion thinking skills. It is known, operator '+' means addition. And expression "1 + 1 = 2" is always right. But if we redefine operator '+',make it means subtraction. Then, the expression "1 + 1 = 2" is wrong, the result should be '0'. This game,by redefining all the arithmetic operators,enhance your thinking skills and bring you fun.

About

Panels

Features
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How good is your memory? Panels is a simple game. First, you memorize the order of the panels when lit up. Second, you tap the correct panels. The stages featuring animals as its motif are very colorful and cute. Can you see all stages?

Screenshots

Magic4 screens
Panels4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Magic at none against Panels's shown. Magic also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic ships an update every 32 months, Panels every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Magic versus Panels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagicPanels
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 20 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer逵逵 沈TATSUYA MONOI

In-app purchases

None

Magic

No in-app purchases

None

Panels

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic free?
Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Panels free?
Panels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Magic or Panels have ads?
Panels shows ads; Magic does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic or Panels?
Magic ships an update every 32 months, and Panels every 20 months. Most recently, Magic was updated on September 30, 2026 and Panels on September 17, 2026.

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