Comparison

IRONMAN Tracker vs TheMagic5

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

Head to head
About

IRONMAN Tracker

Follow your favorite athletes in real-time during select IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events. Spectators can view live results, track progress on course maps, and receive important event updates.

Highlights
  • Real-time athlete tracking
  • Live course maps
  • Track multiple athletes
  • Push notifications for progress
  • Event information and updates
  • Social media sharing
Currently charting
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IRONMAN Tracker provides official real-time athlete tracking for select global IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 endurance events. We bring the excitement of race day to spectators and fans by delivering real-time results for professional and age-group racing. Features: -Track an athlete’s times, paces, split estimates, and division placement in real time -Interact with live maps of the course -Track multiple athletes at the same time -Receive push notifications as progress is made -Follow important event information and updates -Share updates to various social media platforms

About

TheMagic5

Create custom-fitted swimming goggles using innovative scanning technology. The app guides you through a simple 3-step process to scan your face, select your preferred style, and order your perfectly fitting goggles.

Highlights
  • Custom-fitted swimming goggles
  • Innovative facial scanning technology
  • Easy 3-step ordering process
  • Select color and mirror coating
  • Manage existing orders
  • Reorder from purchase history
Features
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With THEMAGIC5 app it is now possible to purchase a pair of custom fitted swimming goggles. The app in-cludes an innovative scanning technology, which is easy to use and enables the company to produce gog-gles that are fitted to your facial structure. Follow these 3 simple steps and your first ever custom fitted swimming goggles will be on their way to your mailbox! 3-step process: - Download the app - Scan yourself and select your preferred color/mirror coating - Enter shipment and payment details* Main features in the app Scanning Technology: The scanning technology is proprietary and is developed with the purpose of securing an optimal fit of your goggles. This will minimize discomfort and prevent water leakage. The scan is easy to complete and typically takes less than a minute. See the scanning introduction videos in the app and follow these instructions when you do the scan: - Access to high-speed internet, preferably Wi-Fi - Check that you have constant light exposure - Have your back against an even surface (e.g. a wall or a door) Manage your orders: If you have already bought your goggles via our website, you can login to the app and your account will automatically have a voucher equal to your purchase. All you have to do is complete the scan and select your color/mirror option. If you have not yet bought your goggles, you can purchase them goggles directly in the app. Simply follow the 3-step process described at the top. Reorder goggles from your purchase history. We will register your previous purchases in your app. This way it is easy to reorder your favorites. You can also reorder for your family members if they have used your ac-count to do their scan. Find your favorite goggles: In the app you can browse through our product catalogue to find your favorite goggles. You can see non-mirror and mirror coating to find out what best suits your needs. *You will not have to add in your payment details if you have already bought your goggles via our website.

Screenshots

IRONMAN Tracker4 screens
TheMagic53 screens

Verdict

The call

IRONMAN Tracker and TheMagic5 both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 96% of IRONMAN Tracker's written reviews are positive against 48% of TheMagic5's. IRONMAN Tracker also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#63 vs unranked). TheMagic5's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for IRONMAN Tracker against 4.8 for TheMagic5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.4K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of IRONMAN Tracker's written reviews are positive against 48% of TheMagic5's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IRONMAN Tracker ships an update every 6 months, TheMagic5 every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
IRONMAN Tracker versus TheMagic5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIRONMAN TrackerTheMagic5
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8.4K ratings) — better4.8 (2.9K ratings)
Positive reviews96.4% of reviews — better48.3% of reviews
Number of ratings8.4K — better2.9K
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#63 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDilltree IncTheMagic5 Inc.

Customer experience

IRONMAN Tracker

All ratings8,113 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews1,758 reviews
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.1%

TheMagic5

All ratings2,936 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative49.4%

User reviews

IRONMAN Tracker

From 8.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Ease of use
  • 🚀 Real-time tracking
  • 💡 Detailed stats and notifications
  • 🚀 Accurate updates
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate map positioning
  • 🕰️ Time delays in updates

TheMagic5

From 2.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy and quick scan process
  • 🚀 Personalized and custom fit
  • 💡 Innovative technology
  • 👍 Comfortable and leak-free goggles
  • 🚀 Fast and smooth ordering process

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Scanning issues and inconsistent results
  • 🐛 Ordering and customer service problems
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices
  • 🔍 Lack of transparency in order status and history

Bugs and requests

IRONMAN Tracker

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistencies in leaderboard display
  • Difficulty disabling event notifications

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to view individual event distances (swim, bike, run) separately
  • Improve map functionality to show street names and course layout
  • Implement a 'you are here' indicator on the map
  • Add live video feed of finish line
  • Allow users to post encouragement to athletes during the race

TheMagic5

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during scanning
  • Ordering process issues
  • Compatibility problems with certain devices and OS versions
  • Inconsistent scan results

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to review or redo scan
  • Ability to track order status
  • Compatibility with more devices
  • Improved customer support and communication

In-app purchases

None

IRONMAN Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

TheMagic5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IRONMAN Tracker free?
IRONMAN Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TheMagic5 free?
TheMagic5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IRONMAN Tracker or TheMagic5?
IRONMAN Tracker is rated higher. IRONMAN Tracker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while TheMagic5 averages 4.8 from 2.9K ratings.
Do IRONMAN Tracker or TheMagic5 have ads?
Neither IRONMAN Tracker nor TheMagic5 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IRONMAN Tracker or TheMagic5?
IRONMAN Tracker ships an update every 6 months, and TheMagic5 every 2 months. Most recently, IRONMAN Tracker was updated on November 6, 2026 and TheMagic5 on November 6, 2026.

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