# Modern Magic Ball vs NABOKI

The clearest difference is update cadence: NABOKI at every 8 days against Modern Magic Ball's every 2 months. NABOKI also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Modern Magic Ball's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and device support (6 vs 3). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Modern Magic Ball costs $0.99 and NABOKI $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NABOKI holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 373 and 348 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Modern Magic Ball's written reviews are positive against 79% of NABOKI's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Modern Magic Ball ships an update every 2 months, NABOKI every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Modern Magic Ball | NABOKI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (373 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-magic-ball/id1381145384/reviews) | **[4.8 (348 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naboki/id1473480040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **373** | 348 |
| Positive reviews | **81.4% of reviews** | 79.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | #75 |
| Size | 89 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hayden Watson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381145383) | [Maciej Targoni](https://appshunter.io/developer/495165602) |

## What reviewers say

### Modern Magic Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-magic-ball/id1381145384)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Family, #61 Top Paid · Simulation, #182 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

This app provides answers to your questions and helps with decision-making. It features voice and text input, multi-language support, and customizable response sets. Enjoy a fun and engaging experience with achievements and personalization options.

**Highlights:** Voice and text input, Multi-language support (15 languages), Customizable response sets, Shake to get answers, Achievement system, Theme and icon customization, Game controller support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable and feature-rich
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun experience
- 💡 Innovative features like custom responses
- 🤖 Accurate and responsive
- 🎨 Variety of themes and customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Limited Apple Watch integration
- 🌐 Lack of language support
- 📱 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Spelling errors in some responses

**Requested features**

- Interactive widget for the Apple Watch
- More language support
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- Ability to save and share custom responses


### NABOKI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naboki/id1473480040)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Paid · Family, #192 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Engage in a tranquil puzzle experience where the objective is to dismantle intricate 3D boards. Enjoy a serene, ad-free environment with no time constraints or scoring, accompanied by a calming ambient soundtrack. Play offline and save your progress via the cloud.

**Highlights:** Disassemble 3D puzzles, Relaxing gameplay, Minimalist design, No ads or time limits, Ambient soundtrack, Offline play, Cloud save

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 Unique and innovative puzzle mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist design and aesthetics
- 🎵 Soothing ambient music and relaxing atmosphere
- 📚 Wordless tutorial with intuitive learning curve
- 🧠 Progressive difficulty with engaging challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Extremely short gameplay (20-95 minutes)
- 📉 Limited content with only 48 levels
- 💰 High price point for limited playtime
- 🔄 Repetitive later levels feel like busywork
- 🎮 Lacks level numbering/progress indication

**Reported bugs**

- Difficult to close app on iPhone X (swipe gestures not recognized)
- No proper exit mechanism without force quitting
- Game loops back to level 1 without clear indication of completion

**Requested features**

- More levels or level packs
- Level designer and sharing functionality
- Level numbering or progress tracking
- Sequel or expanded content
- Dice-based puzzle levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Modern Magic Ball free?

Modern Magic Ball costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NABOKI free?

NABOKI costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Modern Magic Ball or NABOKI?

NABOKI is rated higher. Modern Magic Ball averages 4.6 out of 5 from 373 ratings, while NABOKI averages 4.8 from 348 ratings.

### Do Modern Magic Ball or NABOKI have ads?

Neither Modern Magic Ball nor NABOKI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Modern Magic Ball or NABOKI?

Modern Magic Ball ships an update every 2 months, and NABOKI every 8 days. Most recently, Modern Magic Ball was updated on October 18, 2026 and NABOKI on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Modern Magic Ball or NABOKI?

Modern Magic Ball currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and NABOKI at #75. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*