# My Magic Castle vs Gem Diver

The clearest difference is rating: Gem Diver at 4.8 against My Magic Castle's 3.5. Gem Diver also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). My Magic Castle's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and ratings volume (120 vs 6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Magic Castle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Gem Diver sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gem Diver holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Magic Castle has 120 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of My Magic Castle's written reviews are positive against 0% of Gem Diver's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

My Magic Castle ships an update every 3 months, Gem Diver every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Magic Castle | Gem Diver |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-magic-castle/id992522581/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-diver/id1209285622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **120** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **32.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) | [MunkyFun, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/298697070) |

## What reviewers say

### My Magic Castle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-magic-castle/id992522581)

Design and decorate your dream dollhouse with magical ponies and adorable pets. Customize characters, create stories, and share your creations. A fantasy adventure for all ages.

**Highlights:** Pony and doll customization, Dollhouse design and decoration, Story creation and play, Save and share house designs, Fantasy and magic theme

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ads removal | $0.99 | one-time |
| very cute cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| enchanted forest bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| cotton candy mountains bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| rainbow castle bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| happiness bay beach bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| butterfly hills bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| apple ranch bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| bundle with all pets | $4.99 | one-time |
| bundle with all content and remove ads | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and exciting gameplay
- 💖 Nostalgic and beloved game
- 🎨 Creative and imaginative
- 🌟 Good for younger children
- 📱 Works well on Fire tablets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Frequent crashing/closing
- 🚫 App won't open
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Excessive ads
- ⚠️ Glitchy and unplayable

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- App closes immediately after loading
- Black screen on launch
- Game shuts down unexpectedly
- Game kicks user out

**Requested features**

- Fix crashing and closing issues
- Allow video recording
- Add more ponies and content
- Remove or reduce ads
- Make in-app purchases free


### Gem Diver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gem-diver/id1209285622)

A relaxing puzzle game where you connect three or more gems in a chain to clear them and reveal new ones. Progress through levels, uncover crystals, and discover what lies beneath the ocean's surface. Challenge yourself to achieve a new high score in this engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Match 3 or more gems, Chain reactions, Clear rows, Unlock new crystals, High score challenges, Calming atmosphere

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of Bolts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Magic Castle free?

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

### Is Gem Diver free?

Gem Diver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Magic Castle or Gem Diver?

Gem Diver is rated higher. My Magic Castle averages 3.5 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while Gem Diver averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do My Magic Castle or Gem Diver have ads?

My Magic Castle shows ads; Gem Diver does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Magic Castle or Gem Diver?

My Magic Castle ships an update every 3 months, and Gem Diver every 6 days. Most recently, My Magic Castle was updated on November 1, 2026 and Gem Diver on November 2, 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.*