Comparison

Magic Ball vs Dark Pages

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic Ball

This app provides random answers to your questions, just like the classic Magic 8 Ball. Simply ask a yes-no question, then shake or tap your device to receive a fun, generated response. It's designed for entertainment and to help with indecisiveness.

Highlights
  • Random answer generation
  • Shake or tap to get answers
  • Minimalistic animation
  • Entertainment purposes
  • Decision-making aid
Features
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Do you remember the good ol' Magic 8 Ball from childhood? The concept is the same! Ask a question, then shake or tap the app for a randomly generated answer. This is a modern day version in an app form! Too lazy to make your own decisions? This just-for-fun random answer generator can help! Made for the indecisive, the cowardly, and people who cannot tell the difference between a yes-no question and an open-ended question. Wondering if you should download this app? Download and ask. RANDOM ANSWERS Get random answers to those burning questions TYPICAL TYPES OF VALID QUESTIONS Am I smart? Will I win the lottery tomorrow? Is he/she in love with me? Am I good looking? Am I really a coward? SHAKE OR TAP Simply tap or shake your device and get a response BEAUTIFUL ANIMATION Be mesmerized by minimalistic animation and visuals MAKES LIFE EASY You never have to dwell on those difficult questions again *Disclaimer - This app is absolutely for entertainment purposes only.

About

Dark Pages

Enhance your browsing with full-page dark mode in Safari, reducing eye strain and screen glare. Customize colors and utilize smart presets for a comfortable viewing experience on your iPhone, day or night.

Highlights
  • Full-page dark mode in Safari
  • Customizable background and text colors
  • Screen dimmer for any website
  • Smart color presets
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
  • Works on iPhone
Features
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Dark Pages makes browsing easier on your eyes with full-page dark mode in Safari. Perfect for late-night reading or reducing screen glare. Customize background and text colors Screen dimmer for any website Smart presets like pink, mint, and dark web Works on both iPhone and iPad Safari Privacy-focused with no data collection Upgrade once in the app to unlock full access. Ideal for users searching for "dark reader", "screen darker", or "safari dark mode". Download now and enjoy a more comfortable browsing experience, day and night. Dark Pages app requires subscription. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase: • Auto-renewable subscription • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. • Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Dark-Pages---Privacy-Policy-07-20 • Terms of use: https://telegra.ph/Dark-Pages---Terms-of-Use-07-20

Screenshots

Magic Ball4 screens
Dark Pages4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Magic Ball at Free against Dark Pages's $1.99. Magic Ball also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 11 months vs every 22 months). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Magic Ball is free to download; Dark Pages costs $1.99 up front. Dark Pages sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Magic Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Ball ships an update every 11 months, Dark Pages every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Magic Ball versus Dark Pages: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic BallDark Pages
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 months — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.3 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid LuuKonstantin Ryadchenko

Customer experience

Magic Ball

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

Dark Pages

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Magic Ball

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dark Pages

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Magic Ball free?
Magic Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dark Pages free?
Dark Pages costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Magic Ball or Dark Pages have ads?
Neither Magic Ball nor Dark Pages shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Ball or Dark Pages?
Magic Ball ships an update every 11 months, and Dark Pages every 22 months. Most recently, Magic Ball was updated on November 2, 2026 and Dark Pages on November 3, 2026.

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