# TheMagic5 vs PickleQue

The clearest difference is monetization model: PickleQue at free against TheMagic5's free with in-app purchases. PickleQue also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). TheMagic5's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). 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.

PickleQue 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.

TheMagic5 ships an update every 2 months, PickleQue every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheMagic5 | PickleQue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/pickleque/id6748285984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TheMagic5 Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1343046875) | [Lester Lien](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823079538) |

## 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


### PickleQue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pickleque/id6748285984)

This app allows users to check real-time court activity and contribute to the community by reporting courts in use and waiting players. It helps pickleball enthusiasts find open courts and manage queues efficiently.

**Highlights:** Check court activity, Report courts in use, Input number of waiting players, Community-driven updates, Find open courts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheMagic5 free?

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

### Is PickleQue free?

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

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

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

### Do TheMagic5 or PickleQue have ads?

Neither TheMagic5 nor PickleQue shows ads.

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

TheMagic5 ships an update every 2 months, and PickleQue every 5 weeks. Most recently, TheMagic5 was updated on September 11, 2026 and PickleQue on August 29, 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.*