# Magic vs FMR Connect

The clearest difference is rating: FMR Connect at 4.5 against Magic's 2.3. FMR Connect also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 30%). Magic's advantage is ratings volume (845 vs 4) and chart position (#173 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

FMR Connect holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic has 845 ratings behind it against 4, 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 50% of FMR Connect's.

Magic ships an update every 5 weeks, FMR Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic | FMR Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (845 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lantern/id1479587050/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fmr-connect/id6462944876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **845** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | — |
| Size | 80 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [shenzhen ELK Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491353983) | [Aurora Design LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703683112) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lantern/id1479587050)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### FMR Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fmr-connect/id6462944876)

Enhance your classic car's audio experience by wirelessly controlling its radio. Configure stations, adjust sound, and explore radio features directly from your smartphone or tablet.

**Highlights:** Configure radio stations, Customize sound settings, View radio capabilities, Intuitive mobile interface, Wireless control

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic free?

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

### Is FMR Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic or FMR Connect?

FMR Connect is rated higher. Magic averages 2.3 out of 5 from 845 ratings, while FMR Connect averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Magic or FMR Connect have ads?

Neither Magic nor FMR Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic or FMR Connect?

Magic ships an update every 5 weeks, and FMR Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Magic was updated on October 25, 2026 and FMR Connect 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.*