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Idle Magic Academy vs Cat Magic School

Idle Magic Academy 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Idle Magic Academy
Cat Magic School 4.8★ · Free + IAP 50

Idle Magic Academy is the better choice for players who enjoy a classic idle game experience with a strong Harry Potter theme, despite its current issues with content updates and some technical glitches.

Full reviews: Idle Magic Academy · Cat Magic School

Idle Magic Academy and Cat Magic School are both free-to-play idle games with in-app purchases, featuring magic school themes. Idle Magic Academy has a slight edge due to its engaging core gameplay and responsive developers, though it suffers from a lack of new content and occasional crashes. Cat Magic School lacks sufficient review data for a comprehensive comparison.

Head to head

Features and Content edge: Idle Magic AcademyR2R3R5R8
Idle Magic Academy Users praise Idle Magic Academy for its addictive gameplay and Harry Potter-inspired theme, with many enjoying the various mini-games and wizard tower features R17. However, a significant number of players express frustration over the lack of new content and maps, having maxed out existing levels and waiting for updates that are slow to arrive R2R3R5R8. Some also note specific issues like teachers being locked or a lack of a game guide .
Cat Magic School There are no specific user reviews for Cat Magic School to assess its features and content.
Ease of Use and Progression edge: Idle Magic AcademyR2R7R9R16
Idle Magic Academy Many find Idle Magic Academy easy to play and addictive R2. However, some levels, particularly the 'Winter Land' or 'third level', are described as extremely difficult and frustrating to progress through, requiring excessive grinding R7R16. There are also complaints about the inability to zoom in and out R9.
Cat Magic School There are no specific user reviews for Cat Magic School to assess its ease of use and progression.
Reliability and Performance edge: Idle Magic AcademyR1R4R6R13
Idle Magic Academy Idle Magic Academy users frequently report issues with the app crashing, especially after reaching certain levels or updates R1R4R6R18. Some also experience problems with ads not loading, which impacts rewards R28. However, developers have been noted as responsive in fixing some freezing issues R36R37. A lack of account binding for saving progress is also a concern R13.
Cat Magic School There are no specific user reviews for Cat Magic School to assess its reliability and performance.
Price/Value (Free vs Paid) edge: Idle Magic AcademyR9R13R28R30
Idle Magic Academy Idle Magic Academy is free with in-app purchases. Users mention that ads are optional for bonuses, but some experience issues with them not loading R28. One user purchased an ad-free option but felt they received fewer rewards afterward R30. Another considered buying ad-free but held off due to glitches and lack of save progress R9R13.
Cat Magic School There are no specific user reviews for Cat Magic School to assess its price/value.
Support edge: Idle Magic AcademyR13R28R36R37
Idle Magic Academy Some users report positive interactions with developers, noting that issues like freezing were fixed after leaving reviews R36R37. However, there are also complaints about a lack of in-game support and no clear way to get help for issues like ads not loading R13R28.
Cat Magic School There are no specific user reviews for Cat Magic School to assess its support.
Pick Idle Magic Academy if

you enjoy idle games with a magic school theme and Harry Potter aesthetic, are willing to overlook occasional crashes and slow content updates, and appreciate a game that can be very addictive R17.

Pick Cat Magic School if

there is no sufficient review data to recommend Cat Magic School over Idle Magic Academy.

Evidence note: The comparison is heavily one-sided as there are no user reviews provided for Cat Magic School, making it impossible to assess its features, performance, or user experience. All insights are drawn solely from Idle Magic Academy reviews.

Frequently asked

Does Idle Magic Academy have new content updates?
Users frequently ask for new content and maps, with many having completed existing levels and waiting for updates that have been 'coming soon' for months R2R3R5R8.
Are there technical issues with Idle Magic Academy?
Yes, players report frequent app crashes, especially after reaching certain levels or updates, and issues with ads not loading to provide bonuses R1R4R6R18.
Is Idle Magic Academy a Harry Potter rip-off?
Many users describe Idle Magic Academy as being heavily inspired by Harry Potter, with some calling it an 'amazing rip-off' or 'Harry Potter knock-off' R10R17R18R25.

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. [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 !!!!!
  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. [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
  6. [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.
  7. [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.
  8. [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
  9. [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.
  10. [R6] Idle Magic Academy 3/5 · GB I did love it but No longer works: App doesn’t open since the last update
  11. [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.
  12. [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.
  13. [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.
  14. [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
  15. [R37] Idle Magic Academy 5/5 · GB The game doesn't work. ☹️ / It works 🤗: After the last update V1.7, the game stopped loading. ☹️ Update: Thank you! With version 1.8, the game works again! 🤗 · translated
  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. [R10] Idle Magic Academy 1/5 · GB Harry Potter Rip-off: A lot of faff, and an utterly lazy Harry Potter knock-off.
  18. [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.
  19. [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

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