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Idle Magic Academy vs Magic Mushrooms

Idle Magic Academy 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Tie
Magic Mushrooms 4.9★ · Free + IAP 75

Idle Magic Academy offers an engaging idle game experience with a strong Harry Potter aesthetic, but its current lack of new content and persistent bugs make Magic Mushrooms a potentially more stable choice if similar gameplay is offered.

Full reviews: Idle Magic Academy · Magic Mushrooms

Idle Magic Academy is praised for its addictive gameplay and Harry Potter theme, but many users are frustrated by a lack of new content and recurring bugs. Magic Mushrooms, while not directly reviewed here, has a higher lifetime rating, suggesting a more consistent user experience.

Head to head

Features & Content tieR2R3R7R8
Idle Magic Academy Idle Magic Academy offers an engaging idle game experience with a magic school theme, reminiscent of Harry Potter R17R25. Players enjoy managing their own wizarding academy and the various mini-games R18. However, a significant number of users report reaching the end of available content, with new maps and updates being promised but not delivered for months R2R3R8R11. This leads to boredom and a feeling of having nothing left to do R2R3R7R14.
Magic Mushrooms Without direct reviews for Magic Mushrooms, it's difficult to assess its specific features and content. Its higher lifetime rating suggests a generally positive reception, which could imply a more consistent content pipeline or less frustration with content limitations.
Ease of Use & Gameplay edge: Idle Magic AcademyR2R7R8R12
Idle Magic Academy Users find Idle Magic Academy super easy to play and addictive R2. The core idle mechanics are enjoyable, allowing players to progress at their own pace R8. However, some levels, particularly the third (Winter Land), are described as extremely difficult and slow, making it frustrating to earn enough currency to advance R7. There's also a lack of in-game guidance, leaving players confused about certain mechanics like teacher stars or locked teachers R12.
Magic Mushrooms No specific user reviews are available for Magic Mushrooms to assess its ease of use or gameplay mechanics.
Reliability & Performance edge: Magic MushroomsR1R4R6R9
Idle Magic Academy Idle Magic Academy suffers from significant reliability issues, with many users reporting frequent crashes, especially after reaching certain levels or updates R1R4R6R18. Some users experience the app not loading at all R4R6. There are also reports of glitches, such as the inability to zoom in/out R9, shops not generating money or having no students , and ads not loading for bonuses . Some issues, like freezing, have been resolved by developers .
Magic Mushrooms Magic Mushrooms has a slightly higher lifetime rating, which could indicate better overall reliability and fewer performance issues compared to Idle Magic Academy.
Price & Value tieR3R13R14R30
Idle Magic Academy Idle Magic Academy is free with in-app purchases (IAP). Players can purchase an ad-free experience for £8.99 R39. Some users who bought the ad-free option felt they received fewer rewards afterward R30. The game's value is diminished for many due to the lack of new content after a certain point, making IAPs less appealing when there's nothing left to do R3R13R14R39. There's also a concern about the lack of account binding to safeguard purchases R13.
Magic Mushrooms Magic Mushrooms is also free with IAP. Without specific reviews on its pricing or value, it's hard to compare directly. However, if it offers more consistent content updates, its IAPs might be perceived as better value.
Support & Updates tieR2R3R5R8
Idle Magic Academy Developers for Idle Magic Academy have shown responsiveness to bug reports, with some users noting that issues like freezing were fixed after leaving reviews . However, there's a widespread and long-standing complaint about the lack of new content updates, with players waiting months for new maps and levels R2R3R5R8. There's also a lack of in-game support or a clear guide R12R13.
Magic Mushrooms No specific user reviews are available for Magic Mushrooms regarding its support or update frequency. Its higher lifetime rating might suggest a more satisfactory overall experience, which could include better support or more consistent updates.
Pick Idle Magic Academy if

you enjoy Harry Potter-themed idle games and are looking for an addictive experience to pass the time, even if it means encountering bugs and waiting for new content R17.

Pick Magic Mushrooms if

you prioritize a potentially more stable and consistently updated game experience, given its higher lifetime rating, and if it offers similar idle gameplay.

Evidence note: The comparison for Magic Mushrooms (App B) is limited as no direct reviews were provided. Its higher lifetime rating is used as a general indicator of user satisfaction.

Frequently asked

Does Idle Magic Academy have a Harry Potter theme?
Yes, many users describe Idle Magic Academy as a Harry Potter rip-off or a game like managing your own Hogwarts, and recommend it to fans of Harry Potter and magic R10R17R18R25.
Are there frequent updates for Idle Magic Academy?
No, many users report long waits for new content and updates, with some maps showing 'Update coming soon' for months, leading to boredom once existing content is completed R2R3R8R11.
Does Idle Magic Academy have technical issues?
Yes, users frequently report the app crashing, especially after reaching certain levels or updates, and experiencing glitches like ads not loading or shops not functioning correctly R1R4R6R9.
Can you play Idle Magic Academy without ads?
Yes, you can purchase an ad-free experience in Idle Magic Academy for £8.99, although some users who bought it reported receiving fewer rewards afterward R30R39.
Is there a way to save progress in Idle Magic Academy?
No, users have noted that there is no account binding feature to safeguard progress or transfer it to another device, which is a concern for those considering in-app purchases R13.

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. [R2] Idle Magic Academy 4/5 · GB When is the new maps going to be added?: I gave this game a 4/5 because you can only go so far before you are doing the same thing over and over. It’s a fun game and super easy to play but sadly it gets a bit boring and tedious after a while when you can’t progress. There is a new map called Shadow isles but it’s not loading and has been there for a while now, is there going to be any updates on
  2. [R3] Idle Magic Academy 3/5 · GB A lot fun but needs updating more often: I’ve had a lot of fun with this game but I’ve reached max and unlocked almost everything and have so many resources that are going unused. When is the 5th area being unlocked and please add plenty of updates or new things to use Holy Water/Orange Gems on
  3. [R7] Idle Magic Academy 1/5 · GB ?: Gra beznadziejna. O ile dwa poerwsze poziomy były ok, to trzeci poziom jest nie do przejścia. Nikt nie będzie spędzał długich tygodni, przyciskając w kółko dwa mniejsca, aby uzbierać na jeden element. Sala Wizard equipment zawsze po odpaleniu gry jest pusta, potem musze czekać pół godziny, aż napełni się uczniami. Co mam robić w tym czasie? W tej grze nie ma absolutnie nic do roboty. Absolutn
  4. [R8] Idle Magic Academy 5/5 · GB When is the last school open?: I’ve been playing this game for a long time and have maxed out everything on the first 4 maps and it’s been great. But for the longest time I’ve just gone into the game to see if the last map is open yet because I can’t do anything else. It’s a really cool game, perfect little idle adventure, but I am so ready for the last map!
  5. [R12] Idle Magic Academy 3/5 · GB Why are some of my teachers locked?: It’s a good idle game, pretty and lots of fun But no game guide? What do the stars next to the teachers mean? Why are some teachers still locked even though I have everything I need to get them? Game doesn’t offer enough of a guide
  6. [R1] Idle Magic Academy 1/5 · GB Turning off: Bit disappointed get to a certain level and then when ever it loads up it crashes and the app closes tried reinstalling and still does the same after a certain level in game
  7. [R4] Idle Magic Academy 1/5 · GB Awful: I never really leave negative reviews but having said that, this game deserves it. I have no idea if this is a good game or not as every time I try and open the app, it crashes straight away. I have had it installed for three days and it keeps on doing the same thing.
  8. [R6] Idle Magic Academy 3/5 · GB I did love it but No longer works: App doesn’t open since the last update
  9. [R9] Idle Magic Academy 3/5 · GB Ad free: Was thinking of buying ad free but game ha a lot of glitches and can’t zoom in and out. Other than that good game I guess.
  10. [R13] Idle Magic Academy 1/5 · GB Essential updates?: Was about to make purchases but there is no way to safeguard them as no save progress to another device. Why is there no account binding? Also no support within game. Please don’t expect players to purchase packs until this is remedied.
  11. [R14] Idle Magic Academy 4/5 · GB Good/fun but…: I’ve basically done all there is to do, there’s nothing left and the last update was 3 months ago, any new content planned or should I just uninstall lol
  12. [R30] Idle Magic Academy 4/5 · GB Good game: Only been playing for a day but i am addicted. Its the first apple game i have purchased something inside the app. I did it so didnt have to keep watching ads to get money but since buying this i have had less rewards which is disappointing.
  13. [R5] Idle Magic Academy 5/5 · GB So frustrating: Got so excited that the game was updated today but literally just bug fixes and no expansion….When will the next level be ready??? Been waiting way too long !!!!!
  14. [R10] Idle Magic Academy 1/5 · GB Harry Potter Rip-off: A lot of faff, and an utterly lazy Harry Potter knock-off.
  15. [R17] Idle Magic Academy 5/5 · GB Best idle game ever: I’ve played so many idle games but this was my favourite because I love things to do with magic or Harry Potter.I got so good in 5 minutes and also it’s very fun and exciting.I recommend this game to people who like Harry Potter and wizard movies or magic.
  16. [R18] Idle Magic Academy 3/5 · GB Love it... until...: I was really enjoying this game, it’s like managing your own hogwarts, until I got to level 100. when it started glitching badly, to the point where it wouldn’t load. Deleted it and reloaded and now I have to start all over again 😢😠
  17. [R25] Idle Magic Academy 5/5 · GB Ace game but.....: I love this game so much and I play it in those moments when I have nothing to do. I’ve been playing this for about a year now and I have spotted a few issues though. I noticed the girl who looks like Luna is called Ginny. Not to be picky but I’m obsessed with Harry Potter and this game is basically an amazing rip-off if Harry Potter. If this game wasn’t in my life I would be re
  18. [R11] Idle Magic Academy 5/5 · GB When will the last school on the map be added?: Really like this game. It’s by far the best idle game that I have played. But I am now on the last map and unlocked pretty much all that I can and when I looked at the map the next level just says Update coming soon and has been like that for months now. Please can you tell me when the next update will be so that I can finally move on to the last sch
  19. [R39] Idle Magic Academy 4/5 · GB Great idle game but……: I wish they would add more things to do at the magic forest. You pay £8.99 for no ads and then it all goes pretty quickly from there and leaves you with nothing else to do just watch your money grow

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