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Head-to-head

Doodle Magic vs Doodle Magic

Doodle Magic 4.3★ · Free + IAP 40
Winner Tie
Doodle Magic 4.7★ · Free + IAP · ⚠ stale 40

Given the identical names and descriptions, and the highly similar user feedback, it appears 'Doodle Magic' (App B, higher rated) is simply a newer or slightly different version of 'Doodle Magic' (App A, lower rated), or perhaps a regional variant. Both apps suffer from significant monetization issues, bugs, and poor targeting systems, making neither a clear winner.

Full reviews: Doodle Magic · Doodle Magic

Both 'Doodle Magic' apps, despite having different lifetime ratings, face similar criticisms regarding aggressive monetization, numerous bugs, and frustrating targeting mechanics. While some users find them fun time-killers, many express frustration over paywalls, unplayable states after updates, and unresponsive support.

Head to head

Monetization and Value tieR1R3R7R15
Doodle Magic Users of Doodle Magic (App A) frequently criticize its aggressive monetization, describing it as a 'monetization with a game underneath' R1, a 'microtransaction and advertisement nightmare' R19, and 'P2W' . Many feel progress is impossible without spending money, hitting 'fat paywalls' or needing to 'pay to win' R15. Some also report issues with in-app purchases not delivering items .
Doodle Magic Doodle Magic (App B) also receives complaints about monetization, with users noting 'the push for money is understandable and can be ignored' R7, but also that it's 'rigged to push you into playing it more, and or spending money to progress' R3. One user spent $40-$60 and still couldn't progress . However, one free player found it enjoyable without spending .
Reliability and Bugs tieR12R13R18R27
Doodle Magic Doodle Magic (App A) is plagued with severe bugs, with many users reporting the game is 'broken' . Issues include the game not loading R12, crashing constantly , and menus being 'unusable' R28 or glitched R13. Some users have to reinstall the game frequently due to UI bugs .
Doodle Magic Doodle Magic (App B) also has reliability issues, with users reporting the game 'won’t load' R12, 'won’t let me go to castle' R27, and 'can’t start a battle' R18. One user described the game as 'unplayable' after an update . Some users also report graphical glitches and off-center animations .
Gameplay and Mechanics tieR2R3R6R7
Doodle Magic Users of Doodle Magic (App A) find the game fun and addicting R7 for passing time . However, the 'targeting system is stupid' R3 and 'desperately needs to be fixed' R24, often targeting the wrong enemies R24. Progress is slow without paying R6R15, and some find the difficulty spikes frustrating .
Doodle Magic Doodle Magic (App B) is also described as 'addicting and good' R7 and 'really fun' . However, it shares the targeting issue, with users noting the 'tornado effect is very off from its target' R8 and wishing abilities prioritized closest enemies R17. Navigation can be difficult R2, and the game doesn't explain certain features well R2.
Support and Communication edge: Doodle MagicR2R7R8R18
Doodle Magic Doodle Magic (App A) users report a complete lack of support, with accounts being 'randomly banned and support does not respond' R7. There's also a complaint about a lack of updates leading to unopenable in-game items .
Doodle Magic Doodle Magic (App B) reviews do not specifically mention support responsiveness, but issues like unexplained features R2 and unaddressed bugs R8R18 suggest communication could be improved.
Pick Doodle Magic if

you are looking for a simple time-waster and are prepared to encounter significant monetization pressure and potential game-breaking bugs .

Pick Doodle Magic if

you are looking for a simple time-waster, are willing to tolerate aggressive monetization, and hope to be one of the users who finds it enjoyable despite its flaws .

Evidence note: The reviews for both apps are very similar, suggesting they are either the same game, or very close variants. The higher lifetime rating for App B (4.66) is not reflected in its recent reviews, which are just as negative and bug-ridden as App A's (4.34). The free-to-play model for both apps contributes to much of the negativity, as non-paying users often hit paywalls and experience frustration with ads and slow progression.

Frequently asked

Is Doodle Magic a pay-to-win game?
Yes, many users across both versions of Doodle Magic report that the game is heavily pay-to-win, with significant paywalls and slow progress unless money is spent R3R15R16R19.
Are there many ads in Doodle Magic?
Yes, users frequently complain about an excessive number of ads, describing the game as an 'advertisement nightmare' R19 and noting that ads are a core part of the monetization strategy R1R47R53.
Does Doodle Magic have a good targeting system?
No, both versions of Doodle Magic are criticized for a poor and frustrating targeting system, with abilities often failing to target the closest enemies or ignoring enemies in corners R3R8R17R24.
Is Doodle Magic stable and bug-free?
No, many recent reviews indicate that Doodle Magic is highly unstable and buggy, with issues including the game not loading, crashing frequently, and having glitched or unusable menus after updates R12R13R18R28.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 60 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] Doodle Magic 1/5 · US Monetization with a game underneath: This game manages to shove every conceivable form of monetization imaginable on top of a very thin layer of actual gameplay. Stay away from this one unless you really enjoy watching adds or paying for gameplay elements.
  2. [R3] Doodle Magic 3/5 · US Fix the targeting .-.: The targeting system in this game is stupid, unfortunately. Tower is getting wrecked by 5 lil dudes in a corner and none of my abilities will target them, let alone the magic missile (which will switch targets and shooting one???). Almost like this game is rigged to push you into playing it more, and or spending money to progress. If you’re gonna put a paywall/growth wall in
  3. [R7] Doodle Magic 1/5 · US Random bans and no support: The game itself was pretty addicting and good. The push for money is understandable and can be ignored and is much better than most games these days. However, accounts randomly get banned and support does not respond. You dont even get a reason that you got banned
  4. [R15] Doodle Magic 3/5 · US 👍: Fun but takes forever to level up unless you pay to win.
  5. [R12] Doodle Magic 3/5 · US Issue: The game won’t load have tried uninstalling and reinstalling hasn’t worked any help would be appreciated it’s a good game and I would hope this gets fixed
  6. [R13] Doodle Magic 1/5 · US Update ruined it: Updated the game now every time I press something the intro screen blocks everything or the overlays overlap when I change screens
  7. [R18] Doodle Magic 3/5 · US Recent Update: I like this game and have had fun playing it, but the most recent version of the game is bugged… I can’t start a battle…
  8. [R27] Doodle Magic 3/5 · US Glitch: Love the game but it won’t let me go to castle and if I exit from a slot or come out a game it just shows the main screen
  9. [R2] Doodle Magic 5/5 · US Navigation: Game is good! However i feel like navigating can be kinda difficult. Also it doesnt explain certain things like how to get a different avatar just says from limited event?
  10. [R6] Doodle Magic 3/5 · US Not bad: Fun to play on the toilet. Not enough speed in progress or play time before you run out of energy to take it serious
  11. [R8] Doodle Magic 5/5 · US Great Game: I love this game i play it daily but 1 thing I do want to point out is that the tornado effect is very off from its target and should be foxed immediately but besides that I love this game very much
  12. [R16] Doodle Magic 1/5 · US Kind of fun, monetization is unbearable: Had a fun time for a it with this game, basic premise but engaging enough. But way to quickly it becomes clear you won’t make any progress without sinking cash into it. Not the end of the world, plenty of games do that, some more reasonably than others, this game is not reasonable about it. I have 10 notifications trying to get me to buy something on the ma
  13. [R19] Doodle Magic 1/5 · US Microtransaction and advertisement NIGHTMARE: This game has a fantastic premise, it’s just got everything locked behind paywalls and endless amounts of ads that play 30 seconds at minimum and then require you to hit 5 different cancel buttons. The devs took a giant dump on their game for it to end up this badly
  14. [R47] Doodle Magic 1/5 · US Focus on Ads: This game takes ads to a whole new level. In addition to watching an add to reroll your skill selection for only one time per game, there’s a quest based on how many ads you watch. It feels like they just threw a game together to cover up their focus on ads. The game itself is pretty typical of other games like it. Go play one of those.
  15. [R53] Doodle Magic 1/5 · US Not a good game: Interesting concept but waaay too much pay to win and even worse with way too many ads. Do not play.
  16. [R17] Doodle Magic 5/5 · US Ability focus: Would be nice if abilities took priority to closest enemies.
  17. [R24] Doodle Magic 3/5 · US Fun, but frustrating: This is a fun game but the targeting desperately needs to be fixed. It frequently targets enemies that are not the closest ones and ignores enemies in the corners. This often leads to failing the level or failing to complete it at 100% because it is targeting the wrong thing.
  18. [R28] Doodle Magic 1/5 · US Menus unusable: The game bas been unplayable for a while now. The menus UI is glitched out to where even if you can see it (which isn’t guaranteed) the buttons don’t always work.

Synthesized from 60 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store