MY LITTLE PONY: MAGIC PRINCESS in IOS

Adventures with your ponies

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

84/100

For any fan of the show, My Little Pony Magic Princess is an absolute treat. It’s a city-builder that perfectly captures the aesthetic and 'friendship is magic' spirit of Equestria. Rebuilding Ponyville after Nightmare Moon’s attack feels meaningful, and seeing fan-favorite characters like Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy come to life with their original voice actors (or very close approximations) is delightful.

The variety of mini-games—like the Crystal Mine and the Equestria Girls dance game—breaks up the city-building loop and prevents it from feeling repetitive. I was particularly impressed by the frequent updates; there is always a new event, like the 'Romeo and Juliet' reimagining or seasonal celebrations, that keeps the world feeling alive. While it is a free-to-play game with the expected timers, the sheer amount of lore and the ability to visit other players' towns makes it one of the most polished and engaging licensed games for younger audiences.

Reviewed on: Sat Feb 24 2024
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Dinsun Review

Gameloft has a reputation for two things: high production values and even higher monetization. Magic Princess is no exception. Visually, it’s impressive; the character models look like they stepped right out of the show, and the voice acting is authentic. But underneath that coat of paint is a hollow city-builder that exists solely to test your patience or your wallet. Everything is on a timer. Want to clear some trees? Wait. Want to build a shop? Wait. Want to bypass the wait? Pay up.

The mini-games are repetitive distractions that lack any real depth. Whether you're bouncing a ball or picking apples, it feels like a chore you do only to progress the economy. It’s a 'game' designed around retention loops rather than actual engagement. Fans of the franchise will likely find the fan service enough to keep them around, but as a gamer who values mechanics over branding, I find the whole experience tedious and ethically questionable given its young target audience.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Excellent visual fidelity and character art
  • Authentic voice acting from the TV show cast
  • Broad scope of locations and characters
  • Extreme reliance on microtransactions
  • Aggressive and frequent wait-timers
  • Shallow and repetitive mini-games

Technical Report

Performance: Significant loading times; battery drain is noticeable due to high-quality assets.

Accessibility:
  • Colorblind Mode
  • Tutorial Guidance

Audience Fit

Buy if: You are a massive fan of the franchise and don't mind the grind.

Skip if: You despise 'freemium' mechanics and predatory city-builder tropes.

Similar Games:
  • The Simpsons: Tapped Out
  • Disney Magic Kingdoms

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPhone 14
  • Playtime: 20 hours
  • Status: Ponyville partially rebuilt

The Game

Available on: Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 11.4.3Fri Oct 09 2026

Various game performance improvements, optimizations and bug fixes.


Saddle up for adventure with Twilight Sparkle & friends!

After being locked away in the moon for centuries, Nightmare Moon is set free and spreading night across Ponyville! Only Twilight Sparkle and her friends can free Ponyville from her grasp and bring light and friendship back to the land. Help them rebuild the town and reach their dreams in exciting quests!

* Your favorite ponies are here: Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Applejack and more!

* Make your Ponyville the most magical place in Equestria and explore Sweet Apple Acres and Canterlot.

* Play fun mini-games with your ponies: Ball Bounce, Apple-Picking, Magic Wings, Telescope, Crystal Mine and Equestria Girls Dance game!

* Enjoy official TV show voice talents featured in the game!

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You can download and play this game for free. Please be informed that it also allows you to play using virtual currency, which can be acquired as you progress through the game, or by deciding to watch certain advertisements, or by paying with real money. Purchases of virtual currency using real money are performed using a credit card, or other form of payment associated with your account, when you input your iTunes account password. You will not be asked to re-enter your credit card number or PIN. Once your iTunes account password is entered, your account will allow in-app purchases for 15 minutes. To restrict or disable in-app purchases, you can change the settings on your device.

This game contains advertising for Gameloft’s products or some third parties which will redirect you to a third-party site. You can disable your device’s ad identifier being used for interest-based advertising in the settings menu of your device. This option can be found in Settings -> Privacy -> Advertising.

Certain aspects of this game will require the player to connect to the Internet.

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Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Saddle up for adventure with Twilight Sparkle & friends!

After being locked away in the moon for centuries, Nightmare Moon is set free and spreading night across Ponyville! Only Twilight Sparkle and her friends can free Ponyville from her grasp and bring light and friendship back to the land. Help them rebuild the town and reach their dreams in exciting quests!

* Your favorite ponies are here: Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Applejack and more!

* Make your Ponyville the most magical place in Equestria and explore Sweet Apple Acres, the Crystal Empire, Klugetown, the Changeling Kingdom, Everfree Forest, and Canterlot.

* Play fun mini-games with your ponies: Ball Bounce, Apple-Picking, Magic Wings, Telescope, Crystal Mine and the Equestria Girls dance game!

* Enjoy official TV show voice talents featured in the game!

_____________________________________________

You can download and play this game for free. Please be informed that it also allows you to play using virtual currency, which can be acquired as you progress through the game, or by deciding to watch certain advertisements, or by paying with real money. Purchases of virtual currency using real money are performed using a credit card, or other form of payment associated with your account, when you input your iTunes account password. You will not be asked to re-enter your credit card number or PIN. Once your iTunes account password is entered, your account will allow in-app purchases for 15 minutes. To restrict or disable in-app purchases, you can change the settings on your device.

This game contains advertising for Gameloft’s products or some third parties that will redirect you to a third-party site. You can disable your device’s ad identifier being used for interest-based advertising in the settings menu of your device. This option can be found in Settings -> Privacy -> Advertising.

Certain aspects of this game will require the player to connect to the Internet.

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This app allows you to purchase virtual items within the app and may contain third-party advertisements that may redirect you to a third-party site.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.3 out of 5 with 24367 Counts
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Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Join Twilight Sparkle and her favorite ponies as they rebuild Ponyville and bring friendship back to Equestria. Explore iconic locations like Sweet Apple Acres and Canterlot, play engaging mini-games like Ball Bounce and the Equestria Girls dance game, and participate in limited-time story events featuring the characters from the hit TV show.

Features

1

Over 300 characters to collect

2

Iconic locations from the TV show

3

Fun mini-games and dance challenges

4

Regular updates with new story events

5

Customizable town decorations

News on this game

My Little Pony: Magic Princess Gallops Onto The Xbox Store For Free  TheXboxHub

TheXboxHub - Mon May 18 2026

The New My Little Pony TCG Is A Treat For Fans  ScreenRant

ScreenRant - Fri May 08 2026

Xbox Game Pass Adds a Mystery Game From a Brand That Defined a Generation  GameRant

GameRant - Thu Jan 15 2026

Gameloft 25th celebration offers rewards for Disney Dreamlight Valley, Speedstorm  Pixelkin

Pixelkin - Tue Apr 22 2025

Gameloft celebrates 25 years with in-game giveaways  Pocket Gamer

Pocket Gamer - Tue Apr 22 2025

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AppAdvice - Sat Nov 02 2024

Performance of Top 5 Hasbro Games on Android in Guatemala for Q2 2024  Sensor Tower

Sensor Tower - Wed Jul 10 2024

My Little Pony: Magic Princess celebrates spring with new Flower Power Shop, a special Fluttershy adventure and more  Pocket Gamer

Pocket Gamer - Mon Apr 01 2024

My Little Pony game event crash/stuck in maze issue gets acknowledged

My Little Pony players are troubled by the event crash and stuck in maze issues, Gameloft acknowledges the issue, says team working on it.

PiunikaWeb - Thu Mar 02 2023

Changing the Queen | My Little Pony: Magic Princess Music  YouTube

YouTube - Fri Jul 16 2021

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An internet connection is required for initial download and for participating in special events and multiplayer features.

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