# Magic Call Pro vs Notepad Live

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notepad Live at 100% against Magic Call Pro's 50%. Notepad Live also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Magic Call Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Notepad Live is free to download; Magic Call Pro costs $2.99 up front. Notepad Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Magic Call Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notepad Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Call Pro has 347 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Magic Call Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Notepad Live's.

Magic Call Pro ships an update fortnightly, Notepad Live every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Call Pro | Notepad Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (347 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-call-pro-ai-voices/id1269010857/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-live/id6448857194/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **347** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roxwin Vietnam Technologies Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077249023) | [heyylol, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496642232) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Call Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-call-pro-ai-voices/id1269010857)

Engage in natural, two-way voice conversations with over 20 unique AI-driven characters. Use this smart voice assistant for emotional support, motivation, or a lighthearted chat. Add background sound effects for immersive scenarios and customize AI personalities to suit your needs.

**Highlights:** AI-powered voice characters, Real-time voice interaction, Background sound effects, Smart break assistant, Voice personalization, Quick launch

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and practical
- 💡 No in-app purchases required
- 🎯 Effective for escaping awkward situations
- 🎤 Ability to record custom voices
- ⭐ Useful for getting out of boring meetings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work when phone is locked
- 🐛 App must remain open to function
- 📢 Loud speaker volume with no control
- 🎨 UI doesn't match modern iOS design
- 🔊 Pre-recorded voices sound robotic

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work when phone is locked
- App must stay open to function
- Screen doesn't go black when phone is near face
- Bottom of screen blank on iPhone X
- Theme switching prevents switching back to default

**Requested features**

- French language support
- Spanish language support
- Russian language support
- Custom voice names without contact access
- Volume control for voice playback


### Notepad Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-live/id6448857194)

Display and manage your notes directly on your Lock Screen using Live Activities. Easily update notes by tapping the Live Activity, and swipe to clear them. Customize your notes with colors and unlimited lists through an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen notes via Live Activities, Tap to open and update notes, Swipe to clear notes, Add controls to Control Center/Lock Screen, Unlimited lists with subscription, Color personalization for lists

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live+ (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Live+ (1 year) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Call Pro free?

Magic Call Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notepad Live free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Call Pro or Notepad Live?

Notepad Live is rated higher. Magic Call Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 347 ratings, while Notepad Live averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Magic Call Pro or Notepad Live have ads?

Notepad Live shows ads; Magic Call Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Call Pro or Notepad Live?

Magic Call Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Notepad Live every 4 days. Most recently, Magic Call Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Notepad Live on June 8, 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.*