Comparison

MagicAir vs InsTime

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

Head to head
About

MagicAir

This app allows you to remotely monitor and control your home or office microclimate. It automatically adjusts connected climate equipment based on detected CO₂ levels, temperature, and humidity, and provides statistical analysis of your environment.

Highlights
  • Remote microclimate monitoring (CO₂, temp, humidity)
  • Automatic climate equipment control
  • Control air purifiers, thermostats, and ACs
  • Remote control from anywhere globally
  • Microclimate statistics and analysis
  • Connects via MagicAir Base Station
Features
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MagicAir is a smart microclimate control system by TION. This application enables control over your climate equipment via MagicAir Base Station. - Monitor microclimate at home or at the office: MagicAir Base Station would determine CO₂ concentration, temperature and humidity data and show them on your smartphone. - Trust all the work to MagicAir: it can automatically control Breezer 3S and Breezer O2, Tion Clever Air Purifier, air condition, Danfoss Eco thermostat and, possibly, other climate equipment in the long term. MagicAir knows when it gets too stuffy or hot in the room and launches the required mode on your equipment. - Analyse your statistics: saving data from the pickups, MagicAir can show illustrative diagrams. You can monitor the behavior of climate in the room and choose a correct decision how to make it better. - Control from anywhere: your smartphone may connect to MagicAir Base Station through the cloud. You can control your climate equipment from any place on the globe where an internet connection is available.

About

InsTime

Features
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InsTime — органайзер для ваших страховых полисов. Храните ОСАГО, КАСКО, ДМС, полисы для путешествий и другие в одном месте и всегда знайте, сколько дней осталось до окончания срока. Все полисы под рукой • Добавляйте полисы вручную: тип, страховая компания, серия и номер, страхователь, даты действия, страховая премия • Импортируйте полисы из PDF-файлов: данные распознаются прямо на устройстве, а вы проверяете их и сохраняете нужные • Выберите полис для главного экрана и переключайтесь между полисами Срок действия на виду • Наглядный таймер показывает, сколько дней осталось до окончания полиса • Напоминания подскажут, что срок скоро закончится Страховой случай Заполните сведения о происшествии: приложение подставит данные вашего активного полиса и сформирует файл, которым можно поделиться через мессенджер, почту или другое приложение. Оформление под себя • 7 цветовых тем, включая собственную палитру • Два вида таймера: «Кольцо» и «Дуга» • Выбор иллюстрации и иконки приложения Войдите по номеру телефона, чтобы сохранить полисы в аккаунт и синхронизировать их между устройствами. InsTime помогает вести учёт полисов, оформленных у ваших страховых компаний.

Screenshots

MagicAir4 screens
InsTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: InsTime at every 3 days against MagicAir's monthly. MagicAir's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MagicAir ships an update monthly, InsTime every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MagicAir versus InsTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagicAirInsTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTion Smart microclimateCombyne Apps

Bugs and requests

MagicAir

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App closes when screen is locked
  • App crashes on launch/device addition
  • Filter resource indicator resets or is inaccurate
  • Temperature settings reset automatically
  • Devices frequently lose Wi-Fi connection
Show 8 more
  • Inaccurate CO2 sensor readings
  • Inconsistent device connectivity
  • App crashes after updates or on iOS 16
  • Schedule settings not saving or are buggy
  • App repeatedly asks for rating
  • Cannot connect to Wi-Fi during setup
  • Cannot disable device sound notifications
  • Cannot turn off power button LED

Requested features

18 requests
  • Widgets for home screen
  • System test feature
  • Link multiple devices to one base station
  • Improve data history visualization
  • Add recommendations
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  • Improve schedule interface
  • View all devices on multiple floors
  • Add forced ventilation button
  • Dark mode
  • Adjustable heating temperature range
  • Set desired room temperature
  • Turn off device sound notifications
  • Turn off power button LED
  • Siri integration
  • Temporary scenarios/presets
  • Return to schedule from remote control
  • iPhone X support
  • Add feedback section for developers

InsTime

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MagicAir

No in-app purchases

None

InsTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MagicAir free?
MagicAir is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is InsTime free?
InsTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MagicAir or InsTime have ads?
Neither MagicAir nor InsTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MagicAir or InsTime?
MagicAir ships an update monthly, and InsTime every 3 days. Most recently, MagicAir was updated on October 23, 2026 and InsTime on October 12, 2026.

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