# Cognito magic vs iQ Pro Show Control

Cognito magic and iQ Pro Show Control both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of iQ Pro Show Control's written reviews are positive against 47% of Cognito magic's. Cognito magic's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (28 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cognito magic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iQ Pro Show Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Cognito magic against 3.6 for iQ Pro Show Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cognito magic has 28 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Cognito magic's written reviews are positive against 100% of iQ Pro Show Control's.

Cognito magic ships an update fortnightly, iQ Pro Show Control every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cognito magic | iQ Pro Show Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cognito-magic/id1556050815/reviews) | **[3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iq-pro-show-control/id6444418637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 32 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Murphy's Magic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556050817) | [iQ Stage Solutions LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654545593) |

## What reviewers say

### Cognito magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cognito-magic/id1556050815)

This is the official companion app for a web-based magic tool. It provides access to a range of magic tricks and illusions. Enhance your magic performances with this digital assistant.

**Highlights:** Companion to web tool, Magic tricks and illusions, Digital assistant for performances

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cognito | $39.99 | one-time |


### iQ Pro Show Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iq-pro-show-control/id6444418637)

Control audio, video, and live camera feeds directly from your mobile device. Program cues with various effects and create custom content or use built-in libraries. Connect wirelessly or via adapter for on-the-go show production.

**Highlights:** Audio control, Video control, Live camera integration, Cue programming (fade, loop, level), Custom graphic content creation, Built-in visual effects and music library, Wireless and adapter output

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IQ Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| IQ Pro | $14.99 | per month |
| IQ Pro | $149.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cognito magic free?

Cognito magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iQ Pro Show Control free?

iQ Pro Show Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cognito magic or iQ Pro Show Control?

iQ Pro Show Control is rated higher. Cognito magic averages 3.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while iQ Pro Show Control averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Cognito magic or iQ Pro Show Control have ads?

Neither Cognito magic nor iQ Pro Show Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cognito magic or iQ Pro Show Control?

Cognito magic ships an update fortnightly, and iQ Pro Show Control every 4 weeks. Most recently, Cognito magic was updated on November 3, 2026 and iQ Pro Show Control on November 3, 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.*