# Magic vs FastTracker Group GPS

The clearest difference is rating: FastTracker Group GPS at 5.0 against Magic's 2.3. FastTracker Group GPS also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Magic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (819 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FastTracker Group GPS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magic asks for nothing beyond the download.

FastTracker Group GPS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic has 819 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Magic ships an update every 5 weeks, FastTracker Group GPS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic | FastTracker Group GPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lantern/id1479587050/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasttracker-group-gps/id6781140829/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **819** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 29.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 80 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [shenzhen ELK Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491353983) | [Jesse McCoard](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781140831) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic

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

**Currently charting:** #179 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


### FastTracker Group GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasttracker-group-gps/id6781140829)

This app helps groups stay connected during events and trips by sharing live locations on a map. It's designed for temporary use, with automatic expiration of location sharing and parties. Features include chat, photo sharing, and planning tools.

**Highlights:** Live group location sharing, Temporary party creation, Background GPS tracking, Group and private chat, Shared waypoint pins, Smart geofence alerts, After-party replay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FastTracker Group GPS | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic free?

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

### Is FastTracker Group GPS free?

FastTracker Group GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic or FastTracker Group GPS?

FastTracker Group GPS is rated higher. Magic averages 2.3 out of 5 from 819 ratings, while FastTracker Group GPS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Magic or FastTracker Group GPS have ads?

Neither Magic nor FastTracker Group GPS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic or FastTracker Group GPS?

Magic ships an update every 5 weeks, and FastTracker Group GPS fortnightly. Most recently, Magic was updated on October 14, 2026 and FastTracker Group GPS on October 10, 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.*