Comparison

Magic vs Razer Audio

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

Head to head
About

Magic

Control your RGBIC LED strips with this app. Adjust brightness, colors, dynamic modes, and scenes. Sync lights to music, set timers, and customize pixel configurations for a personalized lighting experience.

Highlights
  • Color control
  • Dimming and grading
  • Dynamic modes and scenes
  • Music rhythm sync
  • Timer settings
  • Pixel and line sequence customization
Features
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MagicLantern is an App that can be used to control color RGBIC LED strip(s). You can use it to do some controls and settings , such as dimming and grading, setting various dynamic modes and scenes, music rhythms of several sound sources and optional rhythm styles, timer setting for lights on/off, pixel setting, line sequence setting, etc. MagicLantern App is designed to be fun and easy to use, with a certain degree of professionalism and ease of use.

About

Razer Audio

Easily customize your Bluetooth-enabled Razer audio devices from a single app. Access settings, control audio preferences, and download firmware updates for a streamlined experience.

Highlights
  • Centralized device control
  • Audio preference customization
  • Firmware updates
  • Bluetooth device management
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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Compatible Devices: - Razer Anzu - Razer Barracuda Pro - Razer Barracuda - Razer Barracuda X Chroma - Razer Barracuda X - Razer BlackShark V3 Pro - Razer BlackShark V3 Pro For PlayStation - Razer BlackShark V3 Pro For Xbox - Razer BlackShark V3 - Razer BlackShark V3 For PlayStation - Razer BlackShark V3 For Xbox - Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed  - Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed For PlayStation - Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed For Xbox - Razer BlackShark V2 Pro - PlayStation Edition - Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed - Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro - Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed - PlayStation Licensed - Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed - Xbox Licensed - Razer Hammerhead True Wireless - Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X - Razer | Pokémon True Wireless - Pikachu Edition - Razer Kaira Pro HyperSpeed - PlayStation Licensed - Razer Kaira Pro for PlayStation - Razer Kaira HyperSpeed - PlayStation Licensed - Razer Kaira HyperSpeed - Xbox Licensed - Razer Kaira for PlayStation - Razer Kraken BT - Hello Kitty and Friends Edition - Razer Kraken BT Kitty Edition - Razer Leviathan V2 Pro - Razer Leviathan V2 - Razer Leviathan V2 X - Razer | Pokémon Pikachu Edition Soundbar - Razer Opus - Razer Wireless Control Pod Making advanced customizations just got a whole lot easier for your Bluetooth enabled Razer audio devices. With this easy-to-use mobile app, control them all in one centralized place. Quickly access settings and features, control audio preferences, download the latest firmware updates, and much more.

Screenshots

Magic4 screens
Razer Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Razer Audio at 4.7 against Magic's 2.3. Razer Audio also leads on ratings volume (8.6K vs 819). Magic's advantage is chart position (#202 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Razer Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Razer Audio has 8.6K ratings behind it against 819, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Magic's written reviews are positive against 37% of Razer Audio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic ships an update every 5 weeks, Razer Audio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Magic versus Razer Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagicRazer Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (819 ratings)4.7 (8.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.8% of reviews37.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8198.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#202 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developershenzhen ELK Technology Co., Ltd.Razer

Customer experience

Magic

All ratings819 ratings
Positive26.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative64.5%
Written reviews473 reviews
Positive29.8%
Neutral13.5%
Negative56.7%

Razer Audio

All ratings8,628 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews345 reviews
Positive37.4%
Neutral9.3%
Negative53.3%

User reviews

Magic

From 819 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great product
  • 👍 Lots of color options and effects
  • 🎨 Decent app functionality
  • 💡 Music sync feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues
  • 🔌 Unreliable remote and app control
  • 🎨 Limited color customization
  • 🤔 Confusing UI and settings
  • 🔒 Security/privacy concerns

Razer Audio

From 8.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to control headphones
  • 🚀 Convenient app
  • 💡 Helpful for adjusting settings
  • 🔋 Displays battery life

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with various headset models
  • 🐛 Inaccurate battery level readings
  • 🐛 App crashes when connecting to devices
  • 🐛 App unable to find or connect to headsets

Bugs and requests

Magic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Colors not displaying correctly
  • Lights not responding to app commands
  • App crashing or not connecting
  • Scheduled timers not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add holiday-themed color presets
  • Allow custom color/pattern creation
  • Improve music integration
  • Add Siri/HomeKit support
  • Provide better instructions and troubleshooting

Razer Audio

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App unable to detect or connect to certain Razer headsets
  • Inconsistent performance and connectivity issues
  • Battery level information not reliable

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more Razer headset models
  • Improve accuracy of battery level display
  • Allow customization of button actions
  • Integrate EQ and audio controls

In-app purchases

None

Magic

No in-app purchases

None

Razer Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic free?
Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Razer Audio free?
Razer Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Magic or Razer Audio?
Razer Audio is rated higher. Magic averages 2.3 out of 5 from 819 ratings, while Razer Audio averages 4.7 from 8.6K ratings.
Do Magic or Razer Audio have ads?
Neither Magic nor Razer Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic or Razer Audio?
Magic ships an update every 5 weeks, and Razer Audio monthly. Most recently, Magic was updated on October 14, 2026 and Razer Audio on October 15, 2026.

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