Desktop Presentation Remote vs Spells8
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Desktop Presentation Remote
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Complement for Desktop Presentation im Mac App Store. The app for a new experience of your photos, movies, songs and websites. Desktop Presentation find your media and you can enjoy a view of past moments. See movies you love and let you present websites with music on your Macintosh. Enjoy pictures, movies, websites and music when you are using your Macintosh. Caution makes addicted! But you can dose (configure) it free. Here is the smart remote for: - Calling your photos and movies - Control your movies - Start music on your mac - Filter your media by date and full text - Set the search term to a channel - Choose a channel to quickly view the media that you like - Enable Random and fast Slideshow (fast mode) Performs within your WLAN. Per Mac is one remote possible. Note: Pictures, movies and songs are not included in Desktop Presentation and Remote. The apps will present your own media.
Spells8
This app provides a dedicated space for solitary witches, offering a curated collection of spells, recipes, and educational content. Users can engage with daily devotionals, lunar spell generators, and connect with a global community of like-minded individuals.
- Curated spells and recipes
- Printable grimoire pages
- Video tutorials and guided meditations
- Daily Wiccan Devotional
- Lunar Spell Generator
- Wheel of the Year calendar
- Community forum for Neopagans
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Spells8 is a space for Solitary Witches! The Spells8 app will give you access to a curated collection of spells, recipes, printable grimoire pages, video tutorials, guided meditations and online courses. Follow the Daily Wiccan Devotional or the Lunar Spell Generator. Never miss a sabbat! Celebrate the Wheel of the Year with us and meet friendly Witches around the world! Organize your Craft with step-by-step guides and spells for every occasion. Ask questions and share your wisdom with other Neopagans.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Desktop Presentation Remote at every 23 months against Spells8's every 47 months. Desktop Presentation Remote also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Desktop Presentation Remote ships an update every 23 months, Spells8 every 47 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Desktop Presentation Remote | Spells8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (972 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 65.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 972 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months — better | Every 47 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Z-Systems | Francisco Salvetti |
Bugs and requests
Desktop Presentation Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Spells8
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inability to exit altar screen without uninstalling
- Difficulty accessing previously viewed content
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable virtual altar
- Notification options for forum updates
- Discounted subscription for low-income users
- More free content and one-time purchase option
In-app purchases
Desktop Presentation Remote
No in-app purchases
Spells8
No in-app purchases
Questions
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