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Magic Mushrooms

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Magic Mushrooms is an addictive idle game with charming aesthetics, but its aggressive and often mandatory ad integration, even for paying users, significantly detracts from the experience.

4.9★ lifetime (17,778) Free + in-app purchases since 2018 by Solitaire Games Studio updated 0.6 mo ago recent negative 28% 50 reviews across 1 regions
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recent reviews across 1 regions, vs the 4.9★ lifetime average

Magic Mushrooms is an idle game where players grow mushrooms and brew potions, praised for its addictive gameplay and appealing visuals. However, a significant number of recent reviews highlight an overwhelming number of mandatory ads, even for those who purchased the 'no ads' option, leading to frustration and uninstalls.

What users like

  • Addictive and fun idle gameplayR1R4R6R8
  • Appealing aesthetics and visual details, like changing potion colorsR4R20R36R38
  • Relaxing and satisfying experience for some usersR22R32R49

What users complain about

  • Excessive and mandatory ads, even for basic progressionR2R3R10R13
  • The 'remove ads' in-app purchase is ineffective, as forced ads still appearR3R12R17R31
  • Ads are often long, frequent, and require multiple clicks to closeR18
  • Game crashes for some users upon openingR24
  • Inconsistent money display (K for thousands and millions, M for billions, B for trillions)R30R38

Latest update · v1.8.12

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Minor bug fixes and improvements.

Recurring themes

Ads negative
The most prominent complaint is the overwhelming number of ads. Users report being forced to watch ads for almost every action, including leveling up, upgrading, or even just progressing in the game. Many feel it turns the game into an 'ad simulator' and makes it unplayable.R2R3R10R13
No Ads Purchase Scam negative
A significant number of users who purchased the 'remove ads' option report that it does not work as advertised. They still encounter mandatory ads for core game functions, leading to feelings of being 'swindled' and 'scammed'. This directly contradicts the implied fix in the developer's vague 'minor bug fixes and improvements' notes.R3R12R17R31
Addictive Gameplay positive
Despite the ad issues, many reviewers find the core idle gameplay loop to be highly addictive, fun, and entertaining. They enjoy the progression, mushroom designs, and the overall concept.R1R4R6R8
Aesthetics/Visuals positive
Users appreciate the game's aesthetic, including the detailed mushroom designs and the visual effect of the potion changing colors.R4R20R36R38
Bugs/Glitches negative
Some users report issues such as the game crashing upon opening, money counters displaying incorrectly, and progress being reset.R24R30R38R41

Who it's for

This game is for players who enjoy highly addictive idle games with charming visuals and are extremely tolerant of frequent, mandatory advertisements R1R4R6R8. It is NOT for players who dislike constant interruptions by ads, especially those who expect a 'no ads' purchase to actually remove all ads R2R3R10R12.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, primarily due to the ad experience and the ineffectiveness of the 'remove ads' purchase. While there are many positive reviews praising the gameplay, these are often from users who either don't mention ads or are willing to overlook them. The evidence for the 'no ads' purchase being a scam is very strong and consistent across multiple reviews.

Frequently asked

Does the 'remove ads' purchase actually remove all ads?
No, according to numerous recent reviews, purchasing the 'remove ads' option (priced around $3, R17) does not remove all forced ads; players still encounter mandatory advertisements for core game progression and buffs R3R12R17R31.
Is the game playable without watching ads?
While technically playable, progression in Magic Mushrooms is severely hampered without watching ads, as they are tied to essential functions like leveling up and upgrading, making the game an 'absolute grind' or 'unplayable' for many without them R2R10R13R18.
What kind of gameplay does Magic Mushrooms offer?
Magic Mushrooms offers an addictive idle game experience where players grow various mushrooms and brew potions, with many finding it fun, relaxing, and satisfying to play during free time R1R4R6R8.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 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. [R1] 5/5 · US Fun: I like the game I had it on my old phone and now I'm playing it again
  2. [R4] 5/5 · US Pretty entertaining: I found this game on the app store yesterday and it’s honestly pretty addictive lol, I like the detail that the potion changes colors when you add a new mushroom, would definitely recommend
  3. [R6] 5/5 · US It’s really fun: It’s really fun
  4. [R8] 5/5 · US Very fun: Very fun to play during free time
  5. [R20] 3/5 · US Ads: This games aesthetic and standard idle game mechanics are fun. But I couldn’t get over the fact that ads were tied to core functions of the game, ie leveling up. I play games like this when I have 5-10 minutes and I really don’t wanna spend 2-3 minutes of that in ads.
  6. [R36] 5/5 · US Awesome game!: I love how the potion colors changes every time you get a new mushroom! The mushrooms are so different every time! Love this game!
  7. [R38] 5/5 · US This game is great however there is one issue that bugs me: With the new and exciting mushrooms I unlock and the overall gameplay I’d say this game is pretty amazing. I started playing this a few days ago and I love it. The graphics are pleasing. The game isn’t glitchy. The ads aren’t over and over making it frustrating to play the game. Truly wonderful all. HOWEVER. The way the money is set up on
  8. [R22] 5/5 · US You should try this: This is like the best app ever it’s very relaxing to use no ads just game and you get to unlock new levels which is really fun
  9. [R32] 5/5 · US So satisfying: I love the game
  10. [R49] 2/5 · US Too Many Ads: The art is great and it’s satisfying to watch, but there are way too many forced ads.
  11. [R2] 1/5 · US Ads: If you didn’t need to watch ads for doing every little thing this game would be a lot better. It’s basically an ad simulator.
  12. [R3] 2/5 · US Ad h3ll: Game is so fun but you’re wild for wanting me to watch an ad every time I level up. Even buying no ads, the ads still pop up. Shame.
  13. [R10] 2/5 · US Mandatory ads: If you want to progress in the game you are forced to watch ads just to continue upgrading. If you don’t watch an ad you are locked in the position and it makes the game unplayable. Not sure how this game is 4.9 stars. Okay game but you get ad blocked every minute. Full ads. Deleting after posting this 100%! Play only if you like ads. You will be watching 50 ads per area to get 100%
  14. [R13] 1/5 · US Horrible overuse of ads: This game makes you watch so many ads, there is not a way around them. Additionally, if you're not using the speed up ad power-up, then the game is an absolute grind. Do not recommend, feels like an ad farm.
  15. [R12] 1/5 · US Micro transaction in game is a SCAM: DO NOT purchase the remove adds micro transaction. It’s a scam. You still are forced to watch every ad
  16. [R17] 2/5 · US The no ads purchase is a scam: 3 dollars so not much, but it says it removes forced ads when all aspects of buffing yourself still require you to watch an ad. Not to mention that very few seconds a glowing item flies all across your screen which if your tapping on the screen you’ll hit which guess what? Forces another ad. Probably would have played this a bit more but definitely feel swindled.
  17. [R31] 1/5 · US Still have forced ads with no ad purchase: Still have to watch ads to advance levels in the game.
  18. [R18] 1/5 · US Way too many ads: The game itself is okay, if you like idle games, but the mandatory advertisements are way overboard. The ads are long, frequent, and you have to click the X five to six times to make them go away. Also, at times the game offers you more of a reward if you watch an ad, but the joke’s on your, because they’re going to make you watch an ad no matter what you choose. I played it f
  19. [R24] 3/5 · US It’s a great game but...: Every time I open it it will stay open for 10 seconds and then it will crash! Please fix this 🥺🥺🥺🥺
  20. [R30] 5/5 · US Good game: It’s a good game but at the thousands it says k and at the millions it says k then at the billions it says m then in the trillions it says b so that’s tho only bug but it’s nothing big but one thing I would love is that there is calming music and make it pretty loud
  21. [R41] 5/5 · US i love love this game: i played this game for like 3 years already. about a year or two ago i got to level 73 or 74 and it erased everything it started fresh for no reason i didnt delete it or nothing and i wrote a review about that bug, and now just a few days ago i downloaded it again so hopefully now i can play this game without it erasing my work but other than all that i love this game so muc

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store