Comparison

AURA Headset vs MagicLockBox

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

Head to head
About

AURA Headset

Customize and control the RGB lighting effects on your compatible ASUS gaming headset. Choose from millions of colors and multiple effects, or sync lights with other headsets for a unified team look.

Highlights
  • Customizable Aura RGB lighting
  • 16.8 million color combinations
  • Three preset lighting effects
  • Headset-to-headset light synchronization
  • Bluetooth connectivity for syncing
Features
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Aura Headset is a revolutionary app to control and customize Aura RGB lighting effects on your ASUS gaming headset without interrupting your gameplay. Get ready to light up the battlefield! ASUS Aura RGB Lighting Show your unique style with customizable Aura RGB lighting. Choose from over 16.8 million color combinations and three preset lighting effects – Static, Breathing and Color Cycle. Sync up for the Fight Build a unique team vibe at LAN parties or tournaments with exclusive headset-to-headset Aura RGB light synchronization. Simply activate Bluetooth on the ASUS headsets you want to sync and easily control them with Aura Headset. AURA Headset currently supports the ROG Strix Fusion 500 and ROG Strix Fusion 700 headset. More headsets coming soon! Please note: 1. For the best Aura sync performance, do not close the app while connected. 2. If the app disconnects, tap “Apply” in the app to reactivate the lighting with your previous Aura Sync settings.

About

MagicLockBox

Features
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It is an application for "Magic Lock Box" that enables you to operate the smart key of i car with iPhone. With this app, you can now use your iPhone to perform operations similar to those of a car's smart key, and you no longer have to carry your smart key with you. Of course, it is possible to register multiple smart keys.

Screenshots

AURA Headset2 screens
MagicLockBox2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MagicLockBox at every 2 months against AURA Headset's every 5 months. MagicLockBox also leads on device support (4 vs 2). AURA Headset's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

AURA Headset ships an update every 5 months, MagicLockBox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AURA Headset versus MagicLockBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAURA HeadsetMagicLockBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASUSTekSYSTEM DESIGN CORP

In-app purchases

None

AURA Headset

No in-app purchases

None

MagicLockBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AURA Headset free?
AURA Headset is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MagicLockBox free?
MagicLockBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AURA Headset or MagicLockBox have ads?
Neither AURA Headset nor MagicLockBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AURA Headset or MagicLockBox?
AURA Headset ships an update every 5 months, and MagicLockBox every 2 months. Most recently, AURA Headset was updated on October 16, 2026 and MagicLockBox on October 11, 2026.

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