MAGIC vs DRC ChronOps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MAGIC
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.
- Live camera feeds (multiple display modes)
- Playback and recording access
- Save and export video files
- PTZ camera control
- Device list management
- Instant P2P connection
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The MAGIC VIEWER application allows you to monitor your cameras online. It is easily to use and designed to make your surveillance solution to be simplified. Users can access playback and directly save files to the phone to export to others. The application has different customized settings for every customer and allows users to remove and add features based on their needs. Function - Live Channels – 1 / 4 / 9 / 16 / 25 / 36 display mode - Scroll Live View – Press the channel view again and it will transition to scroll view. - Gallery Mode – Users can save and store files directly into the phone and be able to export to others. - Snapshot - PTZ Control - Device List Management – Add / Delete / Edit / Built in QR Code - Instant P2P Connection - Live View / Playback – Scroll View Compatible - Add / Remove Settings and Features
DRC ChronOps
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ChronOps provides real-time crew management, timesheet tracking, offline capabilities, and automated invoice generation. Features: Crew Management - Create and manage multiple crews with unique crew numbers - Assign project managers, supervisors, crew members, and subcontractors - Real-time crew status tracking - Equipment assignment and tracking Timesheet & Time Tracking - Clock in/out functionality with timestamp and location tracking - Photo capture at clock-in for verification - Offline-first architecture with automatic sync - Daily and weekly timesheet reports - Automated total hours calculation Job Management - Job assignment and tracking - Job line item management - Progress tracking per crew - Contract and location management Invoice Generation - Automated invoice creation from timesheet data - Supervisor display on invoices & signature - Digital signature capture and verification - Export to PDF and Excel formats - Professional invoice templates Offline Support - Full offline functionality for field operations - Intelligent sync queue with retry logic - Local data caching - Network status monitoring - Background synchronization User Management - Role-based access control - Invitation system for new users - Profile management - External member and subcontractor support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MAGIC at 11.0 against DRC ChronOps's 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.
| Parameter | MAGIC | DRC ChronOps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (277 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 277 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RNC Network | Aether Apps |
Bugs and requests
MAGIC
Reported bugs
12 issues- 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
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- Cellular viewing disabled after updates
- Connection timeouts and network errors
- Control bar disappears during video playback
- Green screens during playback on newer DVR models
- App incompatibility with iOS 16 rotation features
- Live view freezing and lagging
- Intermittent connection failures requiring manual DVR restart
Requested features
8 requests- 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
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- Faster connection establishment for remote viewing
- Enhanced playback scrubbing and video scanning
- 5G network optimization
DRC ChronOps
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MAGIC
No in-app purchases
DRC ChronOps
No in-app purchases









