# Magic Research

> Simulation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1671272877](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1671272877)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1671272877`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Matias Ezequiel Colotto
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (187 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.15.9
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-17
- **First published:** 2023-02-19
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magic-research/id1671272877)
- **Website:** [https://mcolotto.github.io/magic-research-demo/website](https://mcolotto.github.io/magic-research-demo/website)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://mcolotto.github.io/magic-research-demo/privacy-policy](https://mcolotto.github.io/magic-research-demo/privacy-policy)

## Description

In Magic Research, you are the headmaster of a newly-created magical institution with one goal: to learn as much as possible about this power and earn fame to compete in the Tournament of Magic. Cast over a hundred different spells with various effects, research magic in diverse schools, and grow your campus while managing a team of researchers and apprentices toward glory.

Discover dozens of secret storylines with permanent, game-altering effects and unlock hidden features as you progress. Restart with retirement bonuses for faster progress. This is the full, complete game with export/import saves to transfer progress between demo and full; no ads.

## Rankings

- #106,639 — Overall
- #60 — research

## Review summary

Magic Research is praised for deep, well-paced progression and rich systems, along with satisfying retirement progression and strong automation. It’s lauded for no ads and fair value. Recurrent drawbacks include auto-battling dominance, battery drain, and UI/text issues on mobile, plus problematic boss mechanics like stuns and retreats. Overall, a highly recommended idle-RPG with caveats about control, performance, and some interface quirks.

### Pros

- Deep, well-paced progression with multiple intertwined systems (apprentices, schools, crafting, buffs, spells) and a satisfying retirement endgame.
- Rich, interwoven mechanics and builds with engaging combat and frequent discovery.
- No ads or intrusive monetization; great value for the price; respectful, attentive developer.
- Automation and meta-information features (apprentices, spells to reveal quest requirements) keep progress flowing and rewarding even during idle play.

### Cons

- Auto-battling can feel overbearing; players want more control over combat.
- High battery usage and performance impact on mobile devices.
- UI/UX and text display issues on mobile (cluttered layout, hard navigation, text that won’t scroll/read, long text pages).
- Boss encounters can be frustrating (long fights, stuns, and bosses fleeing mid-fight).

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