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Head-to-head

Magic Wands vs Idle Magic Academy

Magic Wands 4.2★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 70
Winner Idle Magic Academy
Idle Magic Academy 4.8★ · Free + IAP 80

Pick Idle Magic Academy for a more polished experience despite some recent issues.

Full reviews: Magic Wands · Idle Magic Academy

Idle Magic Academy boasts a higher lifetime rating and a larger user base, indicating a generally more favorable reception. However, recent reviews highlight significant login issues and ad frustrations that could affect user experience.

Head to head

features edge: Idle Magic AcademyR5R26R45
Magic Wands Magic Wands offers a variety of magical elements and gameplay mechanics, but lacks depth in user engagement.
Idle Magic Academy Idle Magic Academy features a more engaging gameplay loop with events and character management, though some users note it is repetitive.
ease of use edge: Magic WandsR1R10R19
Magic Wands Users find Magic Wands straightforward but occasionally lacking in intuitive design.
Idle Magic Academy Idle Magic Academy has been criticized for its login issues and ad interruptions, which detract from usability.
reliability edge: Magic WandsR12R22R25
Magic Wands Magic Wands has fewer reports of technical issues, making it a more reliable choice overall.
Idle Magic Academy Idle Magic Academy has faced significant login bugs and ad-related complaints, impacting reliability for many users.
price/value edge: Magic WandsR10R50
Magic Wands Magic Wands is free with IAP, providing good value for casual play.
Idle Magic Academy Idle Magic Academy offers a similar free model but users report that progress can be stifled without paying to remove ads.
support edge: Magic WandsR32R40
Magic Wands Magic Wands users report decent support experiences.
Idle Magic Academy Idle Magic Academy users express frustration over the lack of support options and difficulty in resolving issues.
Pick Magic Wands if

you prefer a more straightforward experience without heavy ad interruptions.

Pick Idle Magic Academy if

you want a more engaging gameplay experience and are willing to navigate some recent technical issues.

Evidence note: While Idle Magic Academy has a higher rating and more reviews, recent complaints about login issues and excessive ads may skew perceptions.

Frequently asked

Is there a free version of these apps?
Yes, both Magic Wands and Idle Magic Academy are free to download and play, with in-app purchases available for additional content.

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. [R5] Idle Magic Academy 5/5 · US It’s fun and i’m #1 in the game: Been playing the game for about 2 months and i’ve been #1 in the floors for about a month now still waiting for someone to pass me.
  2. [R26] Idle Magic Academy 5/5 · US Great Game: Totally some HP stuff in here lol but tbh it’s a great game. Fun time passer. Definitely recommend just spending the $14.99 and getting the permanent stop ad deal. Def worth it.
  3. [R45] Idle Magic Academy 5/5 · US Amazing!! BUT…: I LOVE this game. I paid to remove ads and it has been extremely fun and rewarding. I want to preface these comments by saying I have played hours and I am towards the end-game and I have no other way of contacting the developers. A few things I feel I need to point out: 1. At the end of the last 2 available maps: a). The vending machine becomes useless after a certain amount of
  4. [R1] Idle Magic Academy 1/5 · US DO NOT DOWNLOAD: I downloaded this game and 10 minutes later I got a notification of someone in Santa Maria trying to access my apple account. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DO NOT DOWNLOAD.
  5. [R10] Idle Magic Academy 1/5 · US Ads, terrible idle mechanics: It’s an idle game where you only get 2 hours of idle progress without paying. Paying can get you all the way up to…6 hours of idle progress. Also tons of ads unless you pay. Lazy cash grab.
  6. [R19] Idle Magic Academy 1/5 · US Can’t log in: Can’t log in with apple. Paid for the no ads pass a long time ago and now can’t even log into the game to play it.
  7. [R12] Idle Magic Academy 3/5 · US Lost all my progress: I want to give this game 5 stars because I LOVED it. However, since the new update I can’t log on with apple account and it lost all my progress. I had been playing for YEARS! Idk how to get in contact with someone to fix the issue, but it was a fun game, now I’m starting over. 😭 I hope the sign in gets fixed in future updates or someone can help me out…
  8. [R22] Idle Magic Academy 1/5 · US Won't let me sign in with Apple: Decent app but it won't let me sign in with my apple account no matter what I do. I just get caught in a "permanent loading wheel". Tried signing in as a guest and then linking to Apple account. Still didn't load. I tried redownloading the app and it didn't work. Can't contact support either. Also, some of the content in the game is clearly using the same names/c
  9. [R25] Idle Magic Academy 1/5 · US Can’t log in with apple: Just opened the game. Right out of the gate, it won’t let me log in with Apple, and that’s the only option to link your account. I am not gonna start playing the game if I can’t save my progress. So disappointing. From the few minutes that I played it, it looked kinda cute.
  10. [R50] Idle Magic Academy 5/5 · US Best Idle Game: I initially downloaded this for swagbucks but found out I had downloaded it at some point before so wasn’t eligible. I decided to play anyway and it was a great choice. The ads are reasonable for what you get, but if you want to skip them, you can still make progress or pay a one time fee to not watch them. I paid for no ads when it was on sale and I have been making insane progres
  11. [R32] Idle Magic Academy 4/5 · US Some good and some bad.: I’ve been playing for a while and have the first 3 colleges completed. But for the past 2 weeks my wizard tower attempts havnt refreshed at all. It stays stuck at 2 hours. I’m currently at level 121 and in rank 1 so I would like to keep combing to keep my stop but I have been unable too. There’s no report a bug feature or anything inside the app so I don’t know where else
  12. [R40] Idle Magic Academy 4/5 · US Enjoyable overall but glitchy: I like playing this and you don’t rly need to p2p however be wary if you don’t expand your wand slots it’ll just eat any event rewards you claim because I just lost 2 this way since it didn’t prompt me to expand. I also couldn’t find any way to contact support within the app itself which is annoying…I bought the pass but lost the loot.

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