# Magic 8 Ball - Ask & Shake — user reviews > 48 indexed App Store user reviews of Magic 8 Ball by Oleg Poroshin, rated 4.70/5 from 1,158 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-8-ball-ask-and-shake/id1585504007/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-8-ball-ask-and-shake/id1585504007.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 939 · 4★ 138 · 3★ 46 · 2★ 8 · 1★ 27 ## What do users think of Magic 8 Ball? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 😎 Awesome app - 🤩 Fun and helpful - 👍 Great app - 🎉 Global star app **Cons** - 🐌 Slow performance - 🤖 Gives same/no answers - 💸 Lots of ads even with purchase - 🤔 Doesn't work as expected **Commonly reported bugs** - Blank screen, no answers - Doesn't work on certain devices **Most requested features** - Priority/special treatment request - Help with makeup and outfit choices ## Newest reviews (13 of 48) ### 3/5 — It is OK *2026-07-07* I find that the game displays an answer before I even shake my phone Sooo.. that kind of takes away the magic part **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. That doesn’t sound quite right—the answer shouldn’t be revealed before the shake. We’ll take a look into it. 🎱 ### 4/5 — bbb *2026-06-19, version 2.0.3* hhh ### 3/5 — Fun *2026-06-05* It’s fun to play with till the commercial comes in can’t get them off screen. Game over then **Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback. Sorry to hear the ads interrupted your experience. Most ads can be closed after a few seconds using the close button. If you’re seeing ads that can’t be dismissed, please let us know so we can investigate. 🎱 ### 4/5 — Fun software *2026-06-05, version 2.0.2* Fun application!! Recommended. ### 5/5 — 😎 *2026-02-21* It’s an awesome app that’s why I downloaded it. Now with that being said, I’d like to make a special request. Request for special treatment, such a priority, favoritism, etc… **Developer response:** Gia God, request received. The Ball has heard you and quietly tilted in your favor. Don’t tell the others. 😎🎱 ### 3/5 — Slow *2025-09-25* You get three times and then a long ad **Developer response:** Hey Barbie@ dream, thanks for the honest feedback. If the ad rhythm bugs you, there’s an ad-free option in the app that keeps the Ball uninterrupted. We’re also tuning the cadence. 🎱 ### 5/5 — Fun *2025-07-16* I actually use this for fun and if I need help making a decision. The best part? The voice. ### 5/5 — Roulette *2025-07-05, version 1.0.9* Why not? 🙅‍♀️ ### 5/5 — Love it! *2025-06-22* I asked it if I would go to lake Venus tomorrow because I have strep throat and it said yes and guess what I went! ### 5/5 — Get it *2024-12-30, version 1.0.9* Just get it Love wild llama ### 5/5 — GLOBAL STAR APP *2024-12-04, version 1.0.9* **|**\* ### 5/5 — Make up *2024-10-27, version 1.0.9* a lot of stink here. I’ll tell you everything I have the Mario skincare facial spray rosewater. I also have the green tea, Mario skincare thing the bubble I have this for my under eyes I have I have a lot of make up remover. I have a lot of lip glosses a lot of brush, skin care. I have three vanities, and I have a lot of dozen of brushes and I have a dozen of Lip balm and I need a lot more stuff. I have a lot. I have 23456 flushes I have more one contour blush. I need the other ones of my lip glosses and everything my summer so I love you. Thank you for this magic. eight ball helped me a lot thank you so much. It helped me a lot with my make up when I want to choose something that I have a jelly blushes and it helped me a lot, and I really need help picking my outfits so every day I need a lot a lot a lot la la la la la la la la and I have ### 5/5 — Gey men *2024-08-20, version 1.0.9* It told me to kill my brother ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Revert back to original app! *2026-06-05* Loved this app until they updated it. Now you have to shake your phone to view answer. I have shaken every which way and sometimes never get an answer!! **Developer response:** Sorry to hear you’re having trouble. Shaking to reveal an answer isn’t new, but it sounds like something may not be working as expected on your device. We’d be happy to look into it if you contact support. ### 1/5 — Lying trash just like my ex *2026-03-23* This app is so bad that it said that I would get back with my ex that is lying trash and this thing is horrible no body get it I hope it burns down and I hope America bans this **Developer response:** Hey Sharktree123, sorry the Ball stirred things up. It doesn’t always read the room right. Hope you find brighter answers ahead, inside the app and out of it. 🎱 ### 1/5 — Didn’t work. *2025-09-22, version 1.0.9* Didn’t work. Tried it 3 times. ### 1/5 — PATHETIC!!! *2025-03-30, version 1.0.9* I asked a question, but the app didn’t answer my question! ### 1/5 — THIS APP IS SOOOOO RUDE *2025-01-26, version 1.0.9* I asked the lil thing of this old app “am I ugly’ an it said Most likely ✋🏽🙄 ### 1/5 — No real answers *2025-01-03, version 1.0.9* This app is ssa ### 1/5 — Lame *2024-10-16* Tried this for ten minutes on four different days every answer was a version of NO or try again/can’t predict now. ### 1/5 — Lots of Ads w/ Purchase *2024-07-05, version 1.0.9* Bought the App and still bombarded with ADS?!?! Sad! Very Sad! UGH! ### 1/5 — Not that great *2024-03-14, version 1.0.9* Gives the same answer almost always and then soooooo many ads play if you don’t buy it ### 1/5 — It DOES NOT WORK at all- Its blank! *2023-07-09, version 1.0.9* Too bad this magic 8 ball app does NOT work on Apple ipod or my iphone. It is just blank and no answer ever shows up! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — It’s a magic 8 ball *2026-08-15* You get what you get. It is what it is. Idk how to review this. If you believe in such things get it, if not don’t. If you’re expecting something life changing go play in traffic. **Developer response:** A surprisingly accurate review of a Magic 8 Ball. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Magic 8 Ball *2026-06-20* I highly recommend this Magic 8 Ball to anyone looking for a quick answer or a little guidance when making decisions. It’s a fun and simple way to gain insight and help you reflect on what you already know deep inside. I also have a heartfelt wish to be blessed with abundant good fortune, prosperity, happiness, and opportunities each month of every year. May great blessings come my way, and may favor, success, and positivity surround me throughout the years. **Developer response:** Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re happy to hear the Magic 8 Ball has brought a little fun and guidance into your life. Wishing you all the luck, happiness, and opportunities you’re hoping for. 🎱 ### 5/5 — Fun little app *2026-06-14* Reminds me of the Magic 8 ball I had as a kid. **Developer response:** That means a lot to us. We’re glad we could bring back a piece of those childhood memories. 🎱 ### 5/5 — Love it *2026-06-13, version 2.0.2* Love it ### 5/5 — Fun and useful *2026-06-13* It is always with me when I’m in public, and only for public use or laziness. **Developer response:** We’re honored to have earned a permanent spot on your phone! ### 5/5 — Magic Eightball knows everything *2026-06-06* Now anytime my kids ask me a yes/no question, I let magic 8 ball decide **Developer response:** The Magic 8 Ball: solving tough parenting decisions since 1950. 🎱 ### 5/5 — Bombay !! *2026-06-05, version 2.0.1* Get it ! ### 5/5 — Decision maker *2026-06-03* The best decision maker I count on for everything important. **Developer response:** We’re honored to be your trusted advisor for life’s biggest decisions. 🎱 Thanks for the review! ### 5/5 — i love hector banana *2026-06-02, version 2.0.1* hes so cool ### 5/5 — Magic 8 Ball *2026-05-18* I really enjoy this app and it works exactly like the real 8 Ball **Developer response:** The Magic 8 Ball says: “Signs point to awesome review.” Thanks! 🎱 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*