Comparison

The Kikubijutsu audio guide vs Magnetic

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

Head to head
About

The Kikubijutsu audio guide

Explore Japanese art and culture with this official audio guide. Access detailed commentary and information to enhance your museum visits. Discover the stories behind iconic pieces.

Highlights
  • Official audio guide
  • Japanese art and culture
  • Museum enhancement
  • Detailed commentary
  • Information access
Features
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This is the official audio guide app of Acoustiguide Japan.

About

Magnetic

Features
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Magnetic is a mesmerizing real-time 3D metaball visualizer powered by Metal shaders. Watch liquid metal shapes merge, split, and flow — all rendered in real time on your device. React to music through your microphone, or let the built-in BPM engine drive the motion. FEATURES - Real-time ray-marched 3D metaballs - 5 material modes: Black, Mercury, Glass, Custom Color, Wireframe - 12+ HDRI environment maps including studio, nature, and planetary textures - Custom photo environment maps — use your own images - Custom background colors with built-in color picker - Audio-reactive mode with microphone input - Manual BPM control for precise rhythm sync - 9 orbit patterns: Random, Circle, Sphere, Torus, Spiral, Satellite, DNA, Figure-8, Wave - Adjustable ball count, size, spacing, and orbit range - Grid mode for structured arrangements - Camera mode with automatic cinematic movement - Double-tap to randomize patterns, colors, and configurations - Screen recording to save visualizations - Green screen mode for video compositing - Minimal dark UI with full parameter control Perfect as a live visual companion for music, a meditation tool, a creative screensaver, or just something beautiful to watch.

Screenshots

The Kikubijutsu audio guide4 screens
Magnetic3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magnetic at none against The Kikubijutsu audio guide's 10. Magnetic also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Kikubijutsu audio guide sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Magnetic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Kikubijutsu audio guide ships an update every 2 months, Magnetic every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
The Kikubijutsu audio guide versus Magnetic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Kikubijutsu audio guideMagnetic
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAcoustiguide Japan Ltd.Kubo FUMIO

In-app purchases

10 purchases

The Kikubijutsu audio guide

One-time10
  • 国立国際美術館 コレクション+企画展$2.99
  • アンドリュー・ワイエス展$3.99
  • 特別展「ゴッホ展 家族がつないだ画家の夢」$3.99
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  • オルセー美術館所蔵 いまを生きる歓び$4.99
  • 第78回正倉院展$4.99
  • 第78回正倉院展 (ビギナーズ)$4.99
  • 大英博物館日本美術コレクション 百花繚乱$4.99
  • 空海と真言の名宝$4.99
  • 前田育徳会 創立百周年記念 特別展「百万石!加賀前田家」$4.99
  • 特別展「大絶滅展―生命史のビッグファイブ」$4.99
None

Magnetic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Kikubijutsu audio guide free?
The Kikubijutsu audio guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magnetic free?
Magnetic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Kikubijutsu audio guide or Magnetic have ads?
Neither The Kikubijutsu audio guide nor Magnetic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Kikubijutsu audio guide or Magnetic?
The Kikubijutsu audio guide ships an update every 2 months, and Magnetic every 8 days. Most recently, The Kikubijutsu audio guide was updated on November 3, 2026 and Magnetic on October 25, 2026.

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