# Magic Display vs Hello Clock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hello Clock at 100% against Magic Display's 34%. Hello Clock also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9). Magic Display's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (159 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Magic Display is free to download; Hello Clock costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Hello Clock holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Display has 159 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Magic Display's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hello Clock's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Display | Hello Clock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [2.9 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-display/id1395780650/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-clock/id6743623675/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **159** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 61 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tianlang innovation Technology (Shenzhen) Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383171492) | [文佳 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680137695) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Display

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-display/id1395780650)

Transform your LED screen with custom text, designs, and effects via Bluetooth. This app offers built-in animations, collaborative playback, graffiti tools, and music synchronization for a unique visual experience.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth wireless connection, Custom text and design effects, Built-in display effects, Collaborative playback, Custom graffiti, Music playback synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use once connected
- 🎨 Custom text and drawing features work well
- 🚀 Fast live display updates
- ✨ Fun and visually appealing
- 🔄 Simple connection process when working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth connection failures (most critical issue)
- ❌ Limited customization options
- 🎵 Music functionality severely limited
- 📝 Text character limit too restrictive
- 🎨 Limited color options (fixed quadrants)

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth connection not discovering device
- App crashes when entering text (iOS 17 compatibility issue)
- Display shows upside down
- Apostrophe adds extra space in text
- Music mode crashes when playing

**Requested features**

- Custom animation creation tool
- Ability to upload and play personal music
- Spotify/Apple Music integration
- Customizable color selection
- Larger drawing/DIY canvas area


### Hello Clock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-clock/id6743623675)

Experience a unique pixel-art dynamic desktop application that transforms your device into a relaxing visual and auditory escape. Enjoy changing light and shadow effects, calming rain animations with white noise, and whimsical elements. This interactive app is designed for iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** Pixel art dynamic scenes, White noise with rain animations, Real-time light and shadow effects, Interactive desktop wallpaper, iPhone and iPad support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Display free?

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

### Is Hello Clock free?

Hello Clock costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Display or Hello Clock?

Hello Clock is rated higher. Magic Display averages 2.9 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Hello Clock averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Magic Display or Hello Clock have ads?

Neither Magic Display nor Hello Clock shows ads.

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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.*