Gate Guide vs Magic Room Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gate Guide
Easily track your progress through the Stargate universe. Filter episodes by show, air date, or rating to never lose your place during a re-watch. Get stats for your next binge-watching session.
- Filter by show (SG-1, SGA, SGU)
- Filter by original air date
- Filter by episode rating
- Track watched episodes
- Binge-watching stats
- Simple interface
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Over 20 years later Stargate is still the best SciFi show. With over 300 episodes, keeping your place can be tricky, but with Gate Guide you’ll never skip an episode or lose your place. Filter episodes by original air date and watch SG1 and SGA episodes in the correct order. Gate Guide is the fastest and easiest way to keep track of your next binge watch the greatest shows ever made! Keep track of your latest Stargate binge, filter by show, season or original air date. Features: - Filter by Show SG-1, SGA, SGU or SGO - Filter by Original Air date - Filter by Episode Rating - Keep track of previously watched episodes - Stats for you next binge - Simple and Easy Note: This app does not allow you to watch Stargate, its simply to keep track of your latest re-watch.
Magic Room Controller
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Experience full control at your fingertips with the Magic Room Controller App, designed for users to effortlessly connect their iOS devices to a Magic Room server. With this powerful app, you can actively manage and control Magic Room activities, creating an engaging and interactive sensory experience. Camera Use: The Magic Room Controller harnesses the power of your device's camera to scan QR codes. This feature allows you to pair the device with the system without the need for manually typing the server IP address. By scanning QR codes, the app decodes Speech Commands, enabling your device to activate various Magic Room functions such as playing videos, changing lighting, and more. Microphone Use: The Magic Room Controller also utilises the device's microphone, enabling users to vocalise Speech Events to the Magic Room system. Speak words into your device to generate text, images, sentences, and communication symbols on the connected Magic Room displays. You can also make voice recordings and send them to an ongoing Magic Room activity. Compatibility: The Magic Room Controller app is compatible with both iPhone and iPad devices. Please Note: ● The Magic Room Controller app is intended for use with the Magic Room System, which operates on Windows. This system is distributed worldwide through various resellers and online platforms. ● To use this system, an unlock key must be purchased, enabling you to install the Magic Room System software. ● The app available in the App Store are offered at no additional cost and do not require an account, just a connection via the local network. The Magic RoomTM Controller App brings an unprecedented level of interaction and inclusivity, redefining the sensory experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Room Controller at none against Gate Guide's 2. Magic Room Controller also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). Gate Guide's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 30 months). On price, ads 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. Gate Guide sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Room Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gate Guide ships an update every 3 months, Magic Room Controller every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gate Guide | Magic Room Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (101 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 101 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 30 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 257 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Digital Tools Ltd | Sensory Guru Ltd |
In-app purchases
Gate Guide
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Gate Guide Pro$1.99
Magic Room Controller
No in-app purchases
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