# AiDot vs Magic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic at none against AiDot's 20. Magic also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). AiDot's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#97 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AiDot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Magic asks for nothing beyond the download.

AiDot ships an update fortnightly, Magic every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AiDot | Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aidot/id1580685276/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 268 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AiDot Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580685278) | [本意 尹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658931027) |

## What reviewers say

### AiDot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aidot/id1580685276)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Effortlessly connect and control your smart home devices with an intuitive interface. Automate routines, create custom scenes, and enhance your living space with smart lighting. Monitor your home's environment for safety and efficiency.

**Highlights:** One-touch device connection, One-tap automation setup, Smart lighting control, Customizable home screen, Environmental monitoring (motion, air quality), Device grouping

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Protection (1 Camera) | $1.99 | per month |
| AI Protection (1 Camera) | $2.99 | per month |
| AI Protection (1 Camera) | $2.99 | per month |
| AI Protection (2 Cameras) | $3.99 | per month |
| AI Protection (3 Cameras) | $5.99 | per month |
| AI Protection (2 Cameras) | $5.99 | per month |
| AI Protection(Unlimited Cam) | $6.99 | per month |
| AI Protection(Unlimited Cam) | $8.99 | per month |
| AI Protection Annual 1 Camera | $19.99 | per year |
| AI Protection Annual Unlimited | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick setup
- 🔍 Comprehensive features
- 💡 Customizable lighting presets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Unreliable device detection
- 🐛 Inconsistent app behavior

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unresponsive device controls
- Incorrect device status reporting
- Syncing issues after power outages
- Inability to reset forgotten passwords

**Requested features**

- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Landscape mode support
- Favorites/presets management
- Improved automation and scheduling options
- Enhanced multi-device control


### Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-pixel/id1658956186)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AiDot free?

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

### Is Magic free?

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

### Do AiDot or Magic have ads?

Neither AiDot nor Magic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AiDot or Magic?

AiDot ships an update fortnightly, and Magic every 6 weeks. Most recently, AiDot was updated on October 14, 2026 and Magic on September 26, 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.*