# MAGIC vs Snag

The clearest difference is rating: Snag at 5.0 against MAGIC's 2.3. Snag also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). MAGIC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (277 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snag sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $79.99 per month. MAGIC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Snag holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MAGIC has 277 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MAGIC ships an update every 3 weeks, Snag every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MAGIC | Snag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-viewer/id1181828019/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snag-invoice-intelligence/id6761064504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **277** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 7.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 50 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RNC Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/871645887) | [YEN HAO CHEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887601472) |

## 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


### Snag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snag-invoice-intelligence/id6761064504)

This app analyzes your supplier invoices to identify price increases and billing errors, helping restaurants save money on food costs. It automatically extracts line item details with high accuracy and provides insights into pricing trends and supplier comparisons.

**Highlights:** Invoice scanning and data extraction, Price hike detection, Billing error flagging, Supplier price history tracking, Side-by-side supplier comparison, Role-based team access, Data export for accounting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $79.99 | per month |
| Concierge | $199.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MAGIC free?

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

### Is Snag free?

Snag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MAGIC or Snag?

Snag is rated higher. MAGIC averages 2.3 out of 5 from 277 ratings, while Snag averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MAGIC or Snag have ads?

Neither MAGIC nor Snag shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MAGIC or Snag?

MAGIC ships an update every 3 weeks, and Snag every 5 days. Most recently, MAGIC was updated on October 14, 2026 and Snag on September 20, 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.*