# Magic 8 Ball vs GitaSandesh

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GitaSandesh at none against Magic 8 Ball's 1. GitaSandesh also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Magic 8 Ball's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic 8 Ball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GitaSandesh asks for nothing beyond the download.

GitaSandesh holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic 8 Ball has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Magic 8 Ball's written reviews are positive against 100% of GitaSandesh's.

Magic 8 Ball ships an update weekly, GitaSandesh daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic 8 Ball | GitaSandesh |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-8-ball-ask-and-shake/id1585504007/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitasandesh/id6772055132/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 145 MB | 1011 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oleg Poroshin](https://appshunter.io/developer/618180399) | [Manish Sharma](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772055134) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic 8 Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-8-ball-ask-and-shake/id1585504007)

This app provides fun predictions for life's challenging questions. Simply think of a question, shake your phone, and receive an answer from the virtual 8 Ball. It's a lighthearted tool to help with decisions and add a touch of excitement to your day.

**Highlights:** Ask life's challenging questions, Shake phone for predictions, Receive instant answers, Fun decision-making tool, Explore future possibilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium: No Ads + Watch | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😎 Awesome app
- 🤩 Fun and helpful
- 👍 Great app
- 🎉 Global star app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Slow performance
- 🤖 Gives same/no answers
- 💸 Lots of ads even with purchase
- 🤔 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screen, no answers
- Doesn't work on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Priority/special treatment request
- Help with makeup and outfit choices


### GitaSandesh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitasandesh/id6772055132)

Access the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita daily with guided verses, reflections, and study tools. Engage with an AI companion for spiritual insights and enjoy private, on-device processing for your reflections. Suitable for both new and experienced students.

**Highlights:** Daily Bhagavad Gita verse with insights, Complete 18 chapters and 700 verses, Audio recitations with background playback, Bookmark favorite verses, On-device AI for spiritual guidance, Privacy-focused local processing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic 8 Ball free?

Magic 8 Ball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GitaSandesh free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic 8 Ball or GitaSandesh?

GitaSandesh is rated higher. Magic 8 Ball averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while GitaSandesh averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Magic 8 Ball or GitaSandesh have ads?

Magic 8 Ball shows ads; GitaSandesh does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic 8 Ball or GitaSandesh?

Magic 8 Ball ships an update weekly, and GitaSandesh daily. Most recently, Magic 8 Ball was updated on November 3, 2026 and GitaSandesh on October 31, 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.*