Report updated Apr 3, 2026
Magic: The Boys Who Love Me
v114.0.1Fans of otome-style dating simulations and fantasy romance novels who enjoy collecting character cards and interactive storytelling.
What Is Magic: The Boys Who Love Me?
Launched Sep 23, 2022
Updated Feb 2025
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
Narrative-driven gameplay where users make choices that influence the storyline and romantic outcomes.
Collect and upgrade attractive male character cards to progress through the magical world.
Engage in combat alongside the characters using their unique magical abilities.
Integrated casual mini-games to provide variety beyond the core narrative and card mechanics.
Deep, character-focused storytelling featuring diverse archetypes like vampires, werewolves, and dragons.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate art and character design and story and voice acting, but report lack of updates and abandonment and technical issues and crashes.”
What Users Love
The characters are really pretty
I like some the cards in this game having a very good illustration
I've always adored the voice acting and the characters
I loved the story
Pain Points
It currently seems to be in an incomplete and abandoned state
There haven't been any new stories or exploration areas or new events for several months
It doesn't even open. I have been trying to open the app for two days now
Level 6-3... hits players with an error saying 'The record doesn't exist.'
High confidence · 2K reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- High-quality character art and card illustrations
- Professional voice acting and immersive audio
- Unique blend of combat mechanics with romance narrative
Cons
- Critical progression bugs (e.g., Chapter 6-3 error)
- Stagnant content pipeline and lack of live events
- Slow customer support response times
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Underserved 'spicy' romance niche in the mobile market
- Potential for re-engagement through a 'comeback' roadmap
- Optimization of loading times to improve first-time user experience
Market Threats
- High-fidelity 3D rivals like Love and Deepspace
- Newer, more active entries like Tokyo Debunker
- Declining store visibility due to negative sentiment trends
Who competes with Magic: The Boys Who Love Me?
The Nemesis
Obey Me! NB
NTT Solmare
Features a magical academy setting with supernatural male characters and card-based progression mechanics nearly identical to the analyzed app.
Features a magical academy setting with supernatural male characters and card-based progression mechanics nearly identical to the analyzed app.
Peers
MeChat - Interactive Stories
PlayMe Studio
A popular chat-based dating sim that competes for the same audience seeking romantic escapism.
A popular chat-based dating sim that competes for the same audience seeking romantic escapism.
Episode - Choose Your Story
Episode Interactive
The broad market leader in interactive choice-based storytelling, often featuring similar romance themes.
The broad market leader in interactive choice-based storytelling, often featuring similar romance themes.
New Kids on the Block
Tokyo Debunker
ZigZaGame Inc.
A 2024 release featuring a dark magical academy and supernatural boys, rapidly gaining traction in the sub-genre.
A 2024 release featuring a dark magical academy and supernatural boys, rapidly gaining traction in the sub-genre.
What are the key takeaways?
Magic: The Boys Who Love Me is a frustrating card app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 3.7/5 rating from 2K reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate art and character design, though lack of updates and abandonment remains a common concern.
Best for: Fans of otome-style dating simulations and fantasy romance novels who enjoy collecting character cards and interactive storytelling.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
Monetization relies on a 'gacha' or resource-based model where users pay to accelerate character progression and unlock premium narrative moments.
iOS Version
114.0.1
Android Version
117.0.3
Release Date
Sep 23, 2022
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Crazy Maple Studio, Inc.