# Magic Display vs Zende

The clearest difference is rating: Zende at 5.0 against Magic Display's 2.8. Magic Display's advantage is ratings volume (169 vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Zende holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Display has 169 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Display | Zende |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-display/id1395780650/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zende/id6751255298/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **169** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 61 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tianlang innovation Technology (Shenzhen) Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383171492) | [Matthew Kerr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831569707) |

## 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


### Zende

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zende/id6751255298)

Cultivate inner calm and emotional well-being with guided exercises for stress reduction, gratitude, and self-compassion. Explore techniques like breathing practices, cognitive reframing, and journaling to enhance your daily mood and resilience.

**Highlights:** Calm exercises, Grounding practices, Mood boosting activities, Self-compassion techniques, Cognitive reframing, Gratitude journal, Personal journal

**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 Zende free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Display or Zende?

Zende is rated higher. Magic Display averages 2.8 out of 5 from 169 ratings, while Zende averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Magic Display or Zende have ads?

Neither Magic Display nor Zende 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.*