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Idle Magic Academy vs Idle Angels

Idle Magic Academy 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Idle Magic Academy
Idle Angels 4.9★ · Free + IAP 40

Idle Magic Academy offers a more stable and consistently enjoyable idle experience, despite its content update issues, while Idle Angels is plagued by critical account and progress loss bugs.

Full reviews: Idle Magic Academy · Idle Angels

Idle Magic Academy generally provides a fun and addictive idle game experience, though players frequently hit content walls and await updates. Idle Angels, while praised for its graphics and events, suffers from severe issues with account saving, progress loss, and frequent crashes.

Head to head

Features and Content edge: Idle Magic AcademyR2R3R7R8
Idle Magic Academy Idle Magic Academy offers an addictive and fun idle experience, with many players enjoying the magic-themed setting and mini-games . However, a significant number of users report reaching the end of available content and waiting for new maps or updates for months R2R3R8R11. Some find certain levels, like Winter Land, to be too difficult or slow to progress R7R16.
Idle Angels Idle Angels is noted for its engaging events, idle mechanics, and appealing character designs . However, some users find new player progression slow and report that the cost to level up becomes a significant barrier . There are also complaints about low drop rates for character shards and too many paywalled elements .
Ease of Use and Progression edge: Idle Magic AcademyR2R7R12R16
Idle Magic Academy Idle Magic Academy is generally considered easy to play and addictive R2. Some users find the game lacks a sufficient guide, leaving them unsure about certain mechanics like teacher stars or locked teachers R12. There are also reports of difficulty in certain levels, making progression frustrating R7R16.
Idle Angels Idle Angels has a slow progression for new players, with high costs for leveling up and low drop rates for necessary items . Many users report significant issues with losing game progress or having their accounts reset to a different, lower-level account, making consistent play difficult R53R59R60R62.
Reliability and Performance edge: Idle Magic AcademyR1R4R6R15
Idle Magic Academy Idle Magic Academy users frequently report app crashes, especially after reaching certain levels or updates R1R4R6R18. However, some users have had positive experiences with developers fixing these issues R36R37. There are also reports of glitches such as ads not loading R28 and shops not generating money R15.
Idle Angels Idle Angels is plagued by severe reliability issues, with numerous reports of the game getting stuck at the loading screen after updates R53. The most critical and frequent issue is the loss of account progress or accounts being reset or swapped with others R53R59R60R62. Some users also report frequent crashes and slow download times .
Price/Value and Monetization edge: Idle Magic AcademyR9R30R32R45
Idle Magic Academy Idle Magic Academy is a free game with in-app purchases. Some users consider buying the ad-free option but are hesitant due to glitches R9. Others who purchased ad-free reported receiving fewer rewards, which was disappointing R30. The game is generally seen as a good value for passing time R32R45.
Idle Angels Idle Angels is free to play with in-app purchases, but many users describe it as a 'cash grab' or 'whale game' due to expensive packs and low drop rates for essential items . The game's ads are also criticized for being excessively long and intrusive . Some feel the rewards are a sham, with login bonuses disappearing .
Support and Account Management edge: Idle Magic AcademyR13R18R36R37
Idle Magic Academy Idle Magic Academy has some positive feedback regarding developer responsiveness to bug reports R36R37. However, a significant concern is the lack of an account binding or save progress feature, making purchases risky and preventing progress transfer to other devices R13R18.
Idle Angels Idle Angels has severe issues with account management, as users frequently lose progress or find their accounts replaced by others, with no clear way to recover them R53R59R60R62. Attempts to bind accounts via email, Facebook, or Game Center are reported to fail . The admin/mod team is also criticized for not taking reports of inappropriate chat content seriously .
Pick Idle Magic Academy if

Pick Idle Magic Academy if you enjoy Harry Potter-themed idle games and are looking for an addictive experience to pass the time . It's a good choice if you appreciate responsive developers who fix bugs, even if content updates are slow R36R37.

Pick Idle Angels if

Pick Idle Angels if you prioritize attractive character art and engaging events, and are willing to risk significant progress loss and deal with a 'pay-to-win' monetization model .

Evidence note: Idle Angels has a higher lifetime rating, but recent reviews are heavily skewed negative, particularly regarding critical bugs like account loss and crashes. The free-to-play nature of both apps means some negativity in Idle Magic Academy stems from free-tier friction (ads, slow progression on some levels) from non-paying users, which is a common pattern. However, Idle Angels' issues are more fundamental to the game's core functionality.

Frequently asked

Does Idle Magic Academy have enough content?
Many players report reaching the end of available content and waiting for new maps or updates for months, indicating that while the existing content is enjoyable, it can be exhausted by active players R2R3R8R11.
Can I lose my progress in Idle Angels?
Yes, numerous users report losing their game progress, having their accounts reset, or even finding themselves on a different account after logging back in, with no clear way to recover their original data R53R59R60R62.
Are there many ads in Idle Magic Academy?
Idle Magic Academy has ads, but they are optional for bonuses, and some users have purchased an ad-free option for £8.99 R9R30R39R45. However, some players experience glitches where ads do not load, preventing them from receiving bonuses R28.

What reviewers actually said

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  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. [R16] Idle Magic Academy 2/5 · GB Third level is impossible to get through: The Winter Land level is so difficult to earn enough on to level up, it just gets frustrating and boring from that point. Uninstalled.
  7. [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
  8. [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.
  9. [R6] Idle Magic Academy 3/5 · GB I did love it but No longer works: App doesn’t open since the last update
  10. [R15] Idle Magic Academy 3/5 · GB Wizard Shop - Winter Map: No students visit the shop on this map Edit Above has been resolved, now waiting for more maps!
  11. [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.
  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. [R32] Idle Magic Academy 4/5 · GB Love this game: Played this on Samsung now on iPhone. Some features differ, like the battles recharges tokens on Samsung but doesn’t seem to do it on iPhone so literally have to win the battle tokens on the spin wheel to play. Be handy if that wasn’t the case. Apart from that lovely, awesome game to pass away the time.
  14. [R45] Idle Magic Academy 4/5 · GB Cool game: Enjoying the game, it has good pace and can be done at a good speed without watch the adverts which are optional. There is small pay to win element but I really don’t think it matters that much. There is a bug in the Wizards Tower when you unlock it that means you can only progress by watching adverts as the charge timer only works sometimes and only when you are online. You can only ge
  15. [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.
  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. [R36] Idle Magic Academy 5/5 · GB Fab game, responsive developers!: Really good game! Cant wait to continue playing!! Would highly recommend 😁 Previously updated the game after playing for a while, unfortunately is kept freezing! Left a review saying my issue, developers have fixed the issue & let me know! Fantastic! I don't leave many reviews as most don't reply or listen to issues, so was nice to see 👍🏻 Perfect, keep up the go
  18. [R37] Idle Magic Academy 5/5 · GB Game not working. ☹️ / It works 🤗: After the last update V1.7, the game stopped loading. ☹️ Update: Thank you! With version 1.8, the game works again! 🤗 · translated
  19. [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
  20. [R53] Idle Angels 3/5 · US Not bad: Genuinely a good gooner game but once you delete it , all your saved data are gone. There is absolutely nothing you can do .
  21. [R59] Idle Angels 3/5 · US So your account doesn’t save?: Used to play this a lot. Stopped playing and recently redownloaded. Cannot find my old account anywhere? If it’s server based then cool. Why doesn’t it show what activate servers you are in?
  22. [R60] Idle Angels 2/5 · US Level and character reset: I log in after 2-3 hours and all my game experience and even my name are different. · translated
  23. [R62] Idle Angels 3/5 · US PLEASE READ CREATORS!!!!: I had a blast on the game for the first day playing I was doing great. I had all the character R - R+ but after an hour I went back on the game and I was on a totally different acc. My acc I made first with all my characters was Senria Light now I’m on an acc named Meris…
  24. [R28] Idle Magic Academy 4/5 · GB AD’s won’t load: This is a very fun addictive game. However, the AD’s don’t load for me. It shows a message saying “The AD hasn’t loaded yet, sorry…”. If you could point me to direction to how to get help on this issue it would be appreciated. Other than that great game, enjoyable experience and a nice grind.
  25. [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 110 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store