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Magic Wands

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Value score / 100 Worth paying? No Skip it

Magic Wands by Talgame LLC is not worth paying for due to a severe lack of content, unfulfilled promises of updates, and a core gameplay loop that quickly becomes boring, despite its initial appeal to Harry Potter fans.

⚠ Not updated in 123 months, this app may be abandoned
Free + in-app purchases seen up to $4.99 4.2★ lifetime (4,335) since 2016

Magic Wands is a free app that offers a selection of wands and basic spell-casting, primarily using the device's flashlight. While some users enjoy the Harry Potter theme and wand variety, the game is widely criticized for its lack of content, unreleased 'dungeon' feature promised for years, and repetitive gameplay, making any in-app purchases unjustifiable.

Free vs paid

The app is free to download and allows users to select wands and cast basic spells, which often just activate the device's flashlight R22. Reviews indicate that in-app purchases exist for things like wands and potions R83R131R162, but there is no clear indication that paying unlocks substantial new gameplay or features beyond what is available for free. Many users feel there is nothing to do even with the available content, making paid items seem pointless R162.

Value complaints

  • The game's currency acquisition is too slow, making it difficult to get items without paying.R7
  • Wands are considered too expensive.R83
  • The game forces users to buy potions or engage in social media for them, which is problematic for younger users not allowed on social media.R131
  • Users feel they should be refunded for purchases made based on false advertising of features like the dungeon.R139

Where it delivers

  • The app is considered good for light entertainment and has a creative concept.R1R2
  • Users enjoy the selection of wands and their details.R9R15R19R62
  • Many Harry Potter fans appreciate the theme and vibes of the app.R5R11R49R76
Worth paying if

It is not worth paying for this app, as the core game lacks content and promised features have not been delivered for years, rendering any purchases largely meaningless R139R23R53.

Skip / stay free if

Skip this app if you are looking for an interactive game with actual gameplay, battles, or a story, as it offers none of these, even with in-app purchases R20R22R24. You should also skip it if you expect updates or fulfillment of advertised features like the 'dungeon' R10R23R53.

Evidence note: The evidence strongly indicates a significant discrepancy between user expectations and the actual content provided. The overwhelming majority of negative and neutral reviews focus on the lack of content and unfulfilled promises regarding the 'dungeon' feature, which has been 'coming soon' for many years. Positive reviews often praise the concept or aesthetic without addressing the lack of gameplay, or are from users who are also waiting for updates.

Frequently asked

Is the 'dungeon' feature available in Magic Wands?
No, the 'dungeon' feature is not available and has been labeled 'coming soon' for many years, with reviews citing waits of 7, 8, 9, and even 10 years R10R23R43R53.
What can you actually do in Magic Wands?
In Magic Wands, you can select different wands and cast a few basic spells, which primarily involve turning on your device's flashlight R22R24. There is little to no other interactive content, battles, or story elements R20R35.
Are there in-app purchases in Magic Wands?
Yes, Magic Wands offers in-app purchases for items like wands and potions, with prices seen up to $4.99 R83R131R162.
Does Magic Wands receive regular updates?
No, reviews indicate that the app has not been updated in many years, with some users noting the last update was seven to ten years ago R16R41R53R65.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R7] 3/5 · US I’m impressed: Although you can get this game, it is absolutely dumb, it takes forever to get the game currency
  2. [R83] 3/5 · US Ok….: I think the wands should be cheaper and more spells.
  3. [R131] 3/5 · US Liam’s review: Sure this game is fun but it won’t let me do the dungeon it says coming soon but it won’t come also there should be other ways you can earn potions not just buy them or watch ads or follow on Twitter cause what if your not allowed to have social media and it’s a kid that likes this game but isn’t allowed social media that can cause bad reviews. Great job on the game though.
  4. [R139] 1/5 · US False advertisement: It been long time and still the dungeon says coming soon. If they do not create that, here is not much to do and they should do refunds. They never created the dungeon for years. They never respond for refund.
  5. [R1] 5/5 · US Good for light: It is good for light
  6. [R2] 4/5 · US Really good: This is a creative creation I love hp
  7. [R9] 1/5 · US Meh: This really wasn’t great but I like the wand selection really well and did well naming them because knock offs says things like “This is Ron’s wand” when it’s Harry’s I want them to add the dungeon thing because it’s 10 YEARS!!
  8. [R15] 5/5 · US Luna amazing: I love it so much more than just a couple wands
  9. [R19] 5/5 · US Really great app.: Love the option to choose whatever wand I want. I also think you should do an update with many more spells.
  10. [R62] 5/5 · US Harry Potter: Excellent game and I love Harry Potter and the details of the wands are incredible just incredible.
  11. [R5] 5/5 · US Harry P: Love it
  12. [R11] 5/5 · US Harry Potter. HERMIONE GRANGER RON WEASLEY.: Best app ever you need more aps like this you are the best I love Harry Potter things my life depends on Harry Potter!
  13. [R49] 5/5 · US AMAZING READ NOW: This game is amazing and perfect for any Harry Potter fan. A few features I think they should add is the ability to get rid of the music but not the wand sounds and add a dueling feature
  14. [R76] 2/5 · US Great: It definitely gives Harry Potter vibes because I’ve read all the books and watched all the movies but has jk Rowling allowed you to do it plus I feel like you are hideing the fact that it is Harry Potter themed but pretty good. Suggestions I want you to make more spell like stupefy expecto patronymic and sectumsempra and add add the dungeon already and if you do add dementors
  15. [R10] 3/5 · US Good but...: I think that you should OPEN THE DUNGEON I saw a review from 7 year ago saying that the dungeon wasn’t open!!!!!! ): )
  16. [R23] 1/5 · US Spell colors: Bro... green light coking out of a wand means AVADA KEDABRA which kills people it does not heal. Add more spells and make the sorting hat quiz actually affect the game. Also the dungeon hasn't even been made yet. 8 years people have waited 8 YEARS AND IT SAYS COMING SOON. Is more than that period of time, SOON TO YOU? Also if you are reading this before getting this, TAKE MY ADVICE
  17. [R43] 3/5 · US Dungeons!!!: It has said coming soon for 9 years when are your going to add it
  18. [R53] 1/5 · US My updated review: This game is amazing, but the flashlight function is REALLY annoying.. but if the flashlight thing would stop, that would be great and there would be zero flaws to the game. (Developers please make update for dungeons soon!!!) Update: You guys still haven’t updated the game? Shameful. YOUR LAST UPDATE WAS SEVEN YEARS AGO. UPDATE THIS OR TAKE IT OFF OF THE APP STORE RIGHT NOW. 😤
  19. [R20] 3/5 · US Nothing to do: Got game because it said there is fighting. This is not.
  20. [R22] 1/5 · US Really bad and boring: This game has nothing to do except cast few spells which it just turns on the flashlight of your device. They could add some more detail and otherwise it is trash
  21. [R24] 1/5 · US Very stupid game: Why did I even bother to download this? It’s very boring and you can’t really do anything on it except press some spells. I see now what these people are saying. I’m erasing it.
  22. [R35] 1/5 · US WHAT R U DOING?!: First of all I think you could do a bit better on the game. I think you could add spells like more spells like on Harry Potter games and you could add the battles you can and making your own profile. And you can also add like stories requests or actual things to do in the game. there is like nothing to do other than casting spells or just like doing pranks of other people it’s ju
  23. [R162] 3/5 · US Nuthin to do :C: There’s basically NUTHIN to do and all you do is get potions 🧪 and buy wands, i mean, whats the point of this game? There is no point of getting this app, theres no drama, no anything. You dont even need to like say a spell or...ANYTHING. You just choose ur type of magic and boom done. But i wish this app could be a little bit more exciting and ya. Btw the dungeon thing would prob
  24. [R16] 2/5 · US No update: They said an update is coming soon yet there’s no update I am very mad about this
  25. [R41] 4/5 · US Update?: I love the app but the last update was almost 10 years ago. I want that dungeon.
  26. [R65] 1/5 · US Update?: Are you going to update this or are we going to be waiting forever this is just like gta 6 like when is it going to happen?!?!

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store