Comparison

Gate Guide vs Magic Room Controller

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Filter by show (SG-1, SGA, SGU)
  • Filter by original air date
  • Filter by episode rating
  • Track watched episodes
  • Binge-watching stats
  • Simple interface
Features
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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.

About

Magic Room Controller

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Gate Guide3 screens
Magic Room Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gate Guide sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Room Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gate Guide versus Magic Room Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGate GuideMagic Room Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (101 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings101 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB257 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDigital Tools LtdSensory Guru Ltd

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Gate Guide

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Gate Guide Pro$1.99
None

Magic Room Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gate Guide free?
Gate Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic Room Controller free?
Magic Room Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gate Guide or Magic Room Controller have ads?
Neither Gate Guide nor Magic Room Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gate Guide or Magic Room Controller?
Gate Guide ships an update every 3 months, and Magic Room Controller every 30 months. Most recently, Gate Guide was updated on November 2, 2026 and Magic Room Controller on November 3, 2026.

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