Comparison

Uno Gallery vs Magic Packet

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

Head to head
About

Uno Gallery

This app serves as a live testing ground for XAML code, demonstrating the capabilities of a cross-platform development library. It allows developers to experiment with UI elements and features for iOS applications using familiar WinUI APIs.

Highlights
  • Live XAML code testing
  • Showcases Uno Platform library features
  • Supports MVVM patterns
  • Live UI editing with Visual Studio
  • Compatible with WinUI projects
  • Easy third-party support
  • Access to native platform APIs
Features
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Uno is the WinUI Bridge .NET Library to enable true cross-platform development, using the WinUI APIs as a common ground. This application showcases a playground for testing XAML code live, and the view the features of Uno platform library for iOS. Uno Platform key features: Support for MVVM Patterns, data-binding, styling, animations, controls and Data Templating. Benefit from Live UI Editing with Visual Studio's Xaml edit-and-continue. Compatible with existing WinUI projects/codebases. Third-Party support is easy. Easy access to the underlying platform APIs. Controls and panels respect WinUI's API but inherit directly from Native classes (UIView on iOS). Developers have complete control if platform-specific tweaks are required.

About

Magic Packet

Remotely power on, off, or restart your computer from your local network or the internet. Ideal for accessing your PC for remote control, managing servers, or ensuring devices are ready when needed.

Highlights
  • Wake, turn off, and restart computers
  • Remote control over internet
  • Siri commands support
  • Interactive widgets
  • Host availability check
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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Magic Packet is an app for remote computer management over local network and the Internet. Wake, shut down, restart, and monitor your computers from iPhone, Apple Watch, widgets, and Siri. USE CASES: - Wake your home NAS before watching movies - Connect to your home PC via RDP, VNC, or TeamViewer - Prevent your computer from sleeping during downloads, streaming, or rendering - Remotely reboot frozen PCs - Shut down and restart computers over the Internet WAKE ON LAN: - Instant magic packet sending - Works over local network and the Internet - Custom UDP port for each host - SecureON support - Support for broadcast, IP addresses, and domain names REMOTE MANAGEMENT: - Shutdown, restart, sleep, hibernate, and lock - Works through Magic Packet Server for Windows, macOS, and Linux - Automatic server discovery in local network STATUS AND MONITORING: - Availability checks via ping or HTTP - Online / offline status with auto refresh - Laptop battery level monitoring - Quick host status checks SIRI, SHORTCUTS, AND WIDGETS: - Siri voice commands - Automations through Shortcuts - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Control Center controls (iOS 18) APPLE WATCH: - Control hosts directly from Apple Watch - Media and volume controls - Complications for quick access - iCloud sync MEDIA: - Play and pause - Next and previous track - Volume and mute controls - “Keep Awake” mode with timer HOST CUSTOMIZATION: - Unlimited hosts - Icons, SF Symbols, emoji, and letters - Custom colors - Custom action order - iCloud sync CONVENIENCE: - Dark mode support - Step-by-step Wake-on-LAN setup guides - Optimized for iPhone and iPad

Screenshots

Uno Gallery4 screens
Magic Packet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Uno Gallery at Free against Magic Packet's $2.29. Uno Gallery also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 17.6). Magic Packet's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 12 months). On review sentiment, 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

Uno Gallery is free to download; Magic Packet costs $2.29 up front. Magic Packet sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Uno Gallery asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Magic Packet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Packet has 104 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Uno Gallery's written reviews are positive against 73% of Magic Packet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Uno Gallery ships an update every 12 months, Magic Packet every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Uno Gallery versus Magic Packet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUno GalleryMagic Packet
PriceFree — better$2.29
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (104 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews72.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2104 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUno Platform Inc.Nikita Somenkov

Customer experience

Uno Gallery

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Magic Packet

All ratings104 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews310 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative23.5%

In-app purchases

None

Uno Gallery

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Magic Packet

One-time2
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99
  • Buy me a dinner$19.99

Questions

Is Uno Gallery free?
Uno Gallery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic Packet free?
Magic Packet costs $2.29, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Uno Gallery or Magic Packet?
Magic Packet is rated higher. Uno Gallery averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Magic Packet averages 4.5 from 104 ratings.
Do Uno Gallery or Magic Packet have ads?
Neither Uno Gallery nor Magic Packet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Uno Gallery or Magic Packet?
Uno Gallery ships an update every 12 months, and Magic Packet every 6 days. Most recently, Uno Gallery was updated on October 12, 2026 and Magic Packet on October 29, 2026.

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