# TheMagic5 vs ALLEN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ALLEN at 100% against TheMagic5's 48%. ALLEN also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). TheMagic5's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ALLEN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TheMagic5 has 2.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of TheMagic5's written reviews are positive against 100% of ALLEN's.

TheMagic5 ships an update every 2 months, ALLEN every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheMagic5 | ALLEN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themagic5/id1343871025/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allen/id1530680276/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 297 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TheMagic5 Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343046875) | [The R A Allen Company Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530680278) |

## What reviewers say

### TheMagic5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/themagic5/id1343871025)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### ALLEN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allen/id1530680276)

This app helps you find the ideal rack for your vehicle by connecting to product information. It simplifies the process of selecting the perfect accessory for your ride.

**Highlights:** Connects to product information, Finds perfect racks for vehicles, Simplifies accessory selection, Vehicle compatibility information

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheMagic5 free?

TheMagic5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ALLEN free?

ALLEN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TheMagic5 or ALLEN?

ALLEN is rated higher. TheMagic5 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while ALLEN averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TheMagic5 or ALLEN have ads?

Neither TheMagic5 nor ALLEN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TheMagic5 or ALLEN?

TheMagic5 ships an update every 2 months, and ALLEN every 3 months. Most recently, TheMagic5 was updated on October 18, 2026 and ALLEN on October 4, 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.*