Comparison

TheMagic5 vs Pace+

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

Head to head
About

TheMagic5

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
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With THEMAGIC5 app it is now possible to purchase a pair of custom fitted swimming goggles. The app in-cludes an innovative scanning technology, which is easy to use and enables the company to produce gog-gles that are fitted to your facial structure. Follow these 3 simple steps and your first ever custom fitted swimming goggles will be on their way to your mailbox! 3-step process: - Download the app - Scan yourself and select your preferred color/mirror coating - Enter shipment and payment details* Main features in the app Scanning Technology: The scanning technology is proprietary and is developed with the purpose of securing an optimal fit of your goggles. This will minimize discomfort and prevent water leakage. The scan is easy to complete and typically takes less than a minute. See the scanning introduction videos in the app and follow these instructions when you do the scan: - Access to high-speed internet, preferably Wi-Fi - Check that you have constant light exposure - Have your back against an even surface (e.g. a wall or a door) Manage your orders: If you have already bought your goggles via our website, you can login to the app and your account will automatically have a voucher equal to your purchase. All you have to do is complete the scan and select your color/mirror option. If you have not yet bought your goggles, you can purchase them goggles directly in the app. Simply follow the 3-step process described at the top. Reorder goggles from your purchase history. We will register your previous purchases in your app. This way it is easy to reorder your favorites. You can also reorder for your family members if they have used your ac-count to do their scan. Find your favorite goggles: In the app you can browse through our product catalogue to find your favorite goggles. You can see non-mirror and mirror coating to find out what best suits your needs. *You will not have to add in your payment details if you have already bought your goggles via our website.

About

Pace+

This app enhances your race experience by connecting you with the community and providing essential race information. Stay motivated with social updates, rankings, and practical reminders from sign-up to the start line.

Highlights
  • Race-specific community updates
  • Social Pulse feed for photos and check-ins
  • Weekly rankings and motivation
  • Official race news and reminders
  • Race-focused logistics assistant
  • Share preparation with the community
Features
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Pace+ helps you stay connected, motivated, and prepared from the moment you sign up to the moment you reach the start line. Built around your active race, Pace+ gives you one place to follow the full pre-race journey with: Race-specific community updates A social Pulse feed for photos, videos, check-ins, and prompts Weekly rankings and motivation through Zones and Waves Official race news and practical reminders A race-focused assistant for logistics and essentials Whether you are building momentum, sorting race-week logistics, or just looking for motivation from others on the same journey, Pace+ keeps the countdown alive. With Pace+, you can: Share your preparation with the race community Answer fun race prompts and post updates React to other racers with High fives Stay on top of key race info and organizer messages Get practical help around bib pickup, transport, and essentials Feel part of something bigger before race day arrives Pace+ is designed to make every race feel more social, more motivating, and more actionable. From first registration to final countdown, this is your race journey — all in one place.

Screenshots

TheMagic53 screens
Pace+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pace+ at 100% against TheMagic5's 48%. Pace+ also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). TheMagic5's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pace+ 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 Pace+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TheMagic5 ships an update every 2 months, Pace+ fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TheMagic5 versus Pace+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheMagic5Pace+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB71 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTheMagic5 Inc.RaceID AB

Customer experience

TheMagic5

All ratings2,936 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative49.4%

Pace+

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

TheMagic5

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Pace+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TheMagic5

No in-app purchases

None

Pace+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TheMagic5 free?
TheMagic5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pace+ free?
Pace+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TheMagic5 or Pace+?
Pace+ is rated higher. TheMagic5 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Pace+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TheMagic5 or Pace+ have ads?
Neither TheMagic5 nor Pace+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TheMagic5 or Pace+?
TheMagic5 ships an update every 2 months, and Pace+ fortnightly. Most recently, TheMagic5 was updated on October 8, 2026 and Pace+ on October 8, 2026.

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