# Real Magic vs Craft the Potion

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Real Magic at 84% against Craft the Potion's 0%. Real Magic also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). Craft the Potion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Real Magic sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Craft the Potion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Real Magic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Real Magic has 243 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Real Magic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Craft the Potion's.

Real Magic ships an update every 3 weeks, Craft the Potion monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Real Magic | Craft the Potion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (243 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-magic/id991725788/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-the-potion/id1509720351/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **243** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 15 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Xiaoxiaoniu Creative Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/991725787) | [IDEYA, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469178237) |

## What reviewers say

### Real Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-magic/id991725788)

Transform into a wizard or fairy and cast spells using augmented reality. This app uses advanced motion sensing to interpret your hand and finger movements, creating unique magical effects in real-time. Capture and share your magical moments with friends.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality spell casting, Motion sensing hand gesture recognition, Customizable magic effects, Front and back camera support, Snapshot capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elf Magic | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dark Magic | $0.99 | one-time |
| Phoenix Magic | $1.99 | one-time |


### Craft the Potion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/craft-the-potion/id1509720351)

Brew magical potions for customers by mixing various ingredients. Earn money to unlock new recipes and solve a range of fantastical problems. Experience the life of a witch in this engaging simulator.

**Highlights:** Mix ingredients to brew potions, Serve customers with magical cures, Earn money and unlock new recipes, Solve magical problems, Experience being a witch

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Real Magic free?

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

### Is Craft the Potion free?

Craft the Potion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Real Magic or Craft the Potion?

Real Magic is rated higher. Real Magic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while Craft the Potion averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Real Magic or Craft the Potion have ads?

Craft the Potion shows ads; Real Magic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Real Magic or Craft the Potion?

Real Magic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Craft the Potion monthly. Most recently, Real Magic was updated on September 23, 2026 and Craft the Potion on June 4, 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.*