# Magic River

> Casual

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1003415673](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1003415673)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1003415673`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ketchapp
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 3.20 / 5 (196 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** 2015-10-24
- **First published:** 2015-08-27
- **Size:** 182 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magic-river/id1003415673)
- **Website:** [http://www.ketchappgames.com](http://www.ketchappgames.com/)

## Description

Move through the river without hitting obstacles in Magic River, a casual arcade where you glide along scenic routes, explore locations, and test your reflexes. Tap anywhere on the screen to steer your boat and dodge hazards as you drift downstream.

Collect gems to unlock new characters and boats, adding variety and new visuals to your runs. With multiple locations and routes to explore, Magic River offers quick, replayable sessions perfect for a Chrome extension game.

## Rankings

- #121,079 — Overall

## Review summary

Magic River is praised for being fun and addictive with solid visuals and a good concept, and it challenges players in a satisfying way. However, many reviews hinge on the same pain points: intrusive mid-game ads that interrupt and often end runs, plus stability issues (lag, crashes, black screens) and occasional glitches (moving logs) that disrupt gameplay. Overall, the core gameplay shines when ads and bugs aren’t interfering.

### Pros

- Fun and addictive gameplay that keeps you coming back.
- Challenging mechanics that reward skill and improvement.
- Nice visuals and music with a solid game concept.

### Cons

- Intrusive mid-game ads that pop up and kill your run, often not pausing the game.
- Stability and performance issues, including lag on newer iPhones and occasional black screens or unresponsive touches.
- In-game glitches like moving logs that obstruct the path and other minor bugs that disrupt runs.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1003415673)