Magic vs Bar_Joy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Redefined arithmetic operators
- Enhanced conversion thinking
- Challenging puzzles
- Fun gameplay
- Cognitive skill development
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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.
Bar_Joy
This app offers a collection of engaging party games designed for group entertainment. It transforms gatherings into fun, memorable experiences with interactive challenges and competitive gameplay.
- Forehead (Wavelength) game
- Beat the Cube game
- King Tieshi game
- Group entertainment
- Interactive challenges
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The ultimate party game companion – fun at your fingertips! Barjoy brings the excitement of classic party games right to your iPhone! Whether you're hanging out with friends, family, or coworkers, GameSphere turns any gathering into a fun-filled, unforgettable experience. - **Forehead (Wavelength):** Test your team's psychic connection by guessing where you stand on a hidden spectrum! - **Beat the Cube:** Race against the clock and each other to conquer puzzles, riddles, and challenges in this thrilling game of skill and strategy. - **King** Tieshi
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bar_Joy at every 6 days against Magic's every 32 months. Bar_Joy also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1). Magic's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Magic against 5.0 for Bar_Joy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bar_Joy has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Magic ships an update every 32 months, Bar_Joy every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Magic | Bar_Joy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 逵逵 沈 | Shaan Patel |
Customer experience
Magic
Bar_Joy
In-app purchases
Magic
No in-app purchases
Bar_Joy
No in-app purchases
