# MagicResize vs DaRa^2

The clearest difference is rating: DaRa^2 at 5.0 against MagicResize's 4.2. DaRa^2 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). MagicResize's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MagicResize sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DaRa^2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

DaRa^2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagicResize has 89 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of MagicResize's written reviews are positive against 100% of DaRa^2's.

MagicResize ships an update every 3 weeks, DaRa^2 every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MagicResize | DaRa^2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicresize/id1068046113/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dara2/id1412608974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 7 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yoshinobu Sonoda](https://appshunter.io/developer/454482266) | [Masamune Seki](https://appshunter.io/developer/452003488) |

## What reviewers say

### MagicResize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicresize/id1068046113)

This app allows for the batch resizing of multiple photos with a single action. It also offers the ability to remove original photos in bulk, saving device storage. Users can easily find photos using search and manage Exif data and location information.

**Highlights:** Batch photo resizing, Bulk original photo deletion, Device storage saving, Search photos by date/size, Exif data management, Location information removal

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $14.99 | one-time |


### DaRa^2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dara2/id1412608974)

This app allows you to play a wide variety of media, including music, videos, and web content, from multiple sources. Create playlists for continuous playback and enjoy background playback with automatic volume control and equalizer presets. It also offers remote control capabilities via Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Play iTunes music and movies, Access media from apps and Photo Library, Stream videos from web pages, Integrates with iCloud Drive, Create and manage playlists, Background playback, Apple Watch remote control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MagicResize free?

MagicResize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DaRa^2 free?

DaRa^2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MagicResize or DaRa^2?

DaRa^2 is rated higher. MagicResize averages 4.2 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while DaRa^2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MagicResize or DaRa^2 have ads?

Both MagicResize and DaRa^2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MagicResize or DaRa^2?

MagicResize ships an update every 3 weeks, and DaRa^2 every 3 months. Most recently, MagicResize was updated on October 24, 2026 and DaRa^2 on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*