Comparison

Magic Book vs MagneticBlox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic Book

This app transforms physical coloring books into interactive animated experiences. Children can bring their drawings to life on a tablet or smartphone, with characters moving and appearing in 3D. A talking panda character guides the child through the app and provides information.

Highlights
  • Bring drawings to life with animation
  • View characters in 3D
  • Interactive character animations
  • Talking panda guide
  • Character information provided
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The Magic Book app will allow you to bring characters from the Magic Book series of animated coloring books to life. We turned an ordinary coloring book into a magic one, letting your child bring to life his or her drawings with the help of a tablet or smartphone. The animated characters look just the way they were colored. The characters move as if they were real and practically stand up on the page of the book. Your child can interact with them and look at them in 3-D. The main character of the coloring book is a smart panda named "Alphie". Alphie, a talking panda voiced by a professional actor, constantly communicates with your child. He helps the child to interact with the app and coloring book and provides useful information on each character.

About

MagneticBlox

This app guides users step-by-step through building 3D models with magnetic tiles. It features animated instructions, allowing users to spin, zoom, and control the build process at their own pace. It offers a variety of models and difficulty levels, with offline functionality for uninterrupted play.

Highlights
  • Animated step-by-step 3D instructions
  • Spin, zoom, and orbit models
  • Build forward and backward
  • Dozens of models in 12 categories
  • Kid-friendly interface
  • Offline play
Features
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MagneticBlox turns your magnetic tiles into an endless building adventure. Pick a model, then watch a clear, animated 3D guide show you exactly which block goes where - one step at a time. No more guesswork or lost paper instructions. Spin the model with your finger, play the build forward and back, and follow along at your own pace. WHAT YOU CAN BUILD • Dozens of models across 12 categories - more with every update • Letters, numbers, animals, vehicles, dinosaurs, spaceships, castles and more • Easy, Medium and Hard models for every age and skill level HOW IT WORKS • Animated, step-by-step 3D instructions • Spin, zoom and orbit every model in real time • Play, pause, and step backward and forward through each build • See the exact shape, color and position of every single block MADE FOR FAMILIES • Clean, simple and kid-friendly interface • Works fully offline - perfect for car trips and screen-light play FREE & PRO Start building right away with free models. Unlock the full catalog and every new model we add with MagneticBlox Pro. Grab your magnetic tiles and start building today! MagneticBlox Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. • Price and billing period are shown in the app before you confirm. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. • The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://town76labs.github.io/magneticblox-legal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://town76labs.github.io/magneticblox-legal/privacy/

Screenshots

Magic Book3 screens
MagneticBlox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MagneticBlox at 5.0 against Magic Book's 3.0. MagneticBlox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Magic Book's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Magic Book sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. MagneticBlox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MagneticBlox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Book ships an update monthly, MagneticBlox every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Magic Book versus MagneticBlox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic BookMagneticBlox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitriy SmirnovTown76 Labs LLC

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Magic Book

One-time7
  • Coloring book Magic book - Circus$1.99
  • Coloring book Magic Book - Zoo$1.99
  • Coloring book "Magic Book - Russia"$1.99
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  • Coloring book Magic Book - Three kitten$1.99
  • Coloring book Magic Book for boys$2.99
  • Coloring book Magic book for girls$2.99
  • Coloring book Magic Book - Dinosaurs$2.99
None

MagneticBlox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Book free?
Magic Book is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MagneticBlox free?
MagneticBlox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Magic Book or MagneticBlox?
MagneticBlox is rated higher. Magic Book averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MagneticBlox averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Magic Book or MagneticBlox have ads?
Neither Magic Book nor MagneticBlox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Book or MagneticBlox?
Magic Book ships an update monthly, and MagneticBlox every 5 days. Most recently, Magic Book was updated on October 14, 2026 and MagneticBlox on October 25, 2026.

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