# CoolLED1248 vs Magic Glasses

The clearest difference is update cadence: Magic Glasses at every 8 days against CoolLED1248's monthly. Magic Glasses also leads on iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.6). CoolLED1248's advantage is ratings volume (248 vs 45). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.2 for CoolLED1248 against 3.1 for Magic Glasses. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CoolLED1248 has 248 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 39% and 39% positive.

CoolLED1248 ships an update monthly, Magic Glasses every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoolLED1248 | Magic Glasses |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coolled1248/id1435796557/reviews)** | [3.1 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-glasses/id1472330302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **248** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 38.9% of reviews | **39.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 370 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玲玉 代](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180882677) | [Shenzhen Heaton Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076063818) |

## What reviewers say

### CoolLED1248

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coolled1248/id1435796557)

Transform your device into a dynamic display for advertising and information. Easily change text, utilize rich templates, and access a library of pre-made materials for various commercial and personal uses. Supports multiple programs, regions, and real-time data like time and scoreboards.

**Highlights:** One-click word change, Rich text, templates, and borders, Built-in commercial advertisements, Supports multiple programs and regions, Time, date, and scoreboard functions, Versatile scene applications

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Lots of built-in pics and gifs
- 💡 Ability to upload own photos and gifs
- 👍 Stable connectivity
- 👍 Solid app functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Music doesn't work
- 🐛 App crashes when trying to change color or access certain features
- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 🐛 Disconnects from Bluetooth frequently
- 🐛 Lacks basic text editing features

**Reported bugs**

- Music playback issues due to copyright restrictions
- Text input and editing problems
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between app and other apps
- Randomly losing saved content after updates
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to share or download user-created designs
- More color options
- Ability to combine text and graphics
- Playlist mode for cycling through saved messages
- Landscape mode support for iPad


### Magic Glasses

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-glasses/id1472330302)

This app allows you to control LED display screens, customizing text, effects, patterns, and even music synchronization. Create unique visual experiences with personalized graffiti and diverse playback options.

**Highlights:** Change display text, Customize display effects, Set pattern effects, Music rhythm synchronization, Custom graffiti creation, Diverse playing methods

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App works well
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good concept
- 👍 Amazing product
- 👍 Connects easily (sometimes)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 DIY/Graffiti mode not working
- 🐛 Animation gallery previews removed
- 🐛 Glasses not working without charger

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Graffiti mode menu display incorrect
- Graffiti mode zooms in
- DIY broken on iPhone iOS 16
- App crashes on iOS 13/iPhone 11

**Requested features**

- Add custom animation creation
- Changeable colors
- Custom music for Rhythm mode
- Soundboard for quick changes
- Allow microphone to work with other apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CoolLED1248 free?

CoolLED1248 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic Glasses free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CoolLED1248 or Magic Glasses?

CoolLED1248 is rated higher. CoolLED1248 averages 3.2 out of 5 from 248 ratings, while Magic Glasses averages 3.1 from 45 ratings.

### Do CoolLED1248 or Magic Glasses have ads?

Neither CoolLED1248 nor Magic Glasses shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CoolLED1248 or Magic Glasses?

CoolLED1248 ships an update monthly, and Magic Glasses every 8 days. Most recently, CoolLED1248 was updated on October 22, 2026 and Magic Glasses on October 24, 2026.

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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.*