# MAGIC vs iProView Plus

The clearest difference is rating: iProView Plus at 4.0 against MAGIC's 2.3. iProView Plus also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). MAGIC's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (277 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iProView Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MAGIC has 277 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MAGIC ships an update every 3 weeks, iProView Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MAGIC | iProView Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-viewer/id1181828019/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iproview-plus/id1197283590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **277** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 7.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 50 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RNC Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/871645887) | [XueJun Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/828276021) |

## What reviewers say

### MAGIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-viewer/id1181828019)

Monitor your security cameras remotely with this intuitive application. Access live feeds, review recordings, and save footage directly to your device for easy sharing. Customize settings and manage your devices with a simplified surveillance solution.

**Highlights:** Live camera feeds (multiple display modes), Playback and recording access, Save and export video files, PTZ camera control, Device list management, Instant P2P connection

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Simple and intuitive interface when working properly
- 🎯 Effective camera management with drag-and-drop functionality
- 📱 Cross-platform compatibility (iOS and Android)
- 🔄 Reliable performance on local WiFi networks
- ⭐ Excellent alternative to competitors like Arlo

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent P2P connection failures and disconnections
- ⚠️ Constant app crashes and freezing issues
- 🐌 Extremely slow playback and video loading
- 😤 Poor user interface design and navigation
- 📵 Unreliable cellular/LTE connectivity

**Reported bugs**

- P2P device not connected error messages
- App crashes immediately upon launch
- Black screen loading issues
- Playback functionality completely non-functional
- App language switching to Chinese unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- iOS 16+ compatibility and screen rotation support
- IPv6 support for cellular data viewing
- Improved playback speed controls (2x, 4x, 8x)
- Timestamp inclusion in downloaded footage
- Better video quality and resolution options


### iProView Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iproview-plus/id1197283590)

This remote monitoring client software enables video viewing over various network types. It supports P2P connections, direct IP/domain access, and offers comprehensive control over PTZ cameras, including playback and alarm functions.

**Highlights:** Video viewing over WIFI, 2G, 3G, 4G, P2P network penetration and QR code scanning, IP and domain direct connection, PTZ camera control (pan, tilt, zoom, focus), Remote playback and real-time alarms, Local image and video viewing, Multi-view preview

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MAGIC free?

MAGIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iProView Plus free?

iProView Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MAGIC or iProView Plus?

iProView Plus is rated higher. MAGIC averages 2.3 out of 5 from 277 ratings, while iProView Plus averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do MAGIC or iProView Plus have ads?

Neither MAGIC nor iProView Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MAGIC or iProView Plus?

MAGIC ships an update every 3 weeks, and iProView Plus every 3 months. Most recently, MAGIC was updated on October 10, 2026 and iProView Plus on October 4, 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.*