Magic 828 vs Phoenix Assist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magic 828
Listen to a commercial music station live or catch up on podcasts on demand. Connect with the station and other listeners through secure messaging channels. Stay updated for new features and improvements.
- Live radio streaming
- On-demand podcasts
- Secure messaging channels
- Connect with the team and listeners
- App updates for new features
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Magic 828 is a commercial music station, broadcasting to Cape Town and the greater Western Cape who are dedicated to changing the face of radio broadcasting in South Africa while making a difference to the daily lives of our listeners and their communities! On our mobile app, you can enjoy: • Live-streaming via the app so you can listen to your favourite radio station, anytime, anywhere! • Real-time podcasts available within seconds of broadcast. • Private and secure messaging channels with the Magic 828 team and other listeners. Be sure to keep updating your app for improvements and exciting new features!
Phoenix Assist
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The Phoenix Assist App solution is the latest development in Value Added Insurance Technology and gives users direct access to their policy benefits and 24-hour assistance with a simple touch of a button. As a member of Phoenix Assist you will benefit from the Emergency Assistance services as well as the Family assist benefit that ensure you are protected and get the most out of your policy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic 828 at monthly against Phoenix Assist's every 34 months. Phoenix Assist's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Magic 828 ships an update monthly, Phoenix Assist every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic 828 | Phoenix Assist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 34 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Magic828 (Pty) Ltd | Phoenix Risk Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
In-app purchases
Magic 828
No in-app purchases
Phoenix Assist
No in-app purchases
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