IRONMAN Tracker vs TheMagic5
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time athlete tracking
- Live course maps
- Track multiple athletes
- Push notifications for progress
- Event information and updates
- Social media sharing
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
IRONMAN Tracker ships an update every 6 months, TheMagic5 every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | IRONMAN Tracker | TheMagic5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8.4K ratings) — better | 4.8 (2.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.4% of reviews — better | 48.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8.4K — better | 2.9K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #63 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dilltree Inc | TheMagic5 Inc. |
Customer experience
IRONMAN Tracker
TheMagic5
User reviews
IRONMAN Tracker
From 8.4K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
IRONMAN Tracker
No in-app purchases
TheMagic5
No in-app purchases
Questions
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