# Magic Ball vs Remote Control TV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Ball at 100% against Remote Control TV's 25%. Magic Ball also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Remote Control TV's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Remote Control TV is free to download; Magic Ball costs $0.99 up front. Remote Control TV sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Magic Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Ball holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control TV has 117 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Magic Ball's written reviews are positive against 25% of Remote Control TV's.

Magic Ball ships an update every 21 months, Remote Control TV every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Ball | Remote Control TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-ball/id1612667644/reviews)** | [4.5 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-universal/id6744585363/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **117** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcello De Palo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1174258586) | [Caitlyn,N Mackos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817639391) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-ball/id1612667644)

Seek guidance for your decisions or answers to your questions with this interactive digital oracle. Simply ask your question, interact with the device, and receive a mystical response. Remember, it's all in good fun.

**Highlights:** Ask questions, Shake or tap to reveal answers, Digital oracle experience, Decision-making aid, Entertainment game

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Remote Control TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-tv-universal/id6744585363)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a universal smart TV remote. Easily control any TV on your Wi-Fi network with instant pairing, a complete layout, and smart features like a trackpad and keyboard. Enjoy seamless control without extra hardware.

**Highlights:** Instant Wi-Fi pairing, Complete remote layout, Smart trackpad and gestures, Built-in keyboard for typing, Dynamic Island and Lock-Screen widgets, Multiple TV profiles, Dark and Light modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly with Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Ball free?

Magic Ball costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Control TV free?

Remote Control TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Ball or Remote Control TV?

Magic Ball is rated higher. Magic Ball averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Remote Control TV averages 4.5 from 117 ratings.

### Do Magic Ball or Remote Control TV have ads?

Neither Magic Ball nor Remote Control TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Ball or Remote Control TV?

Magic Ball ships an update every 21 months, and Remote Control TV every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magic Ball was updated on October 30, 2026 and Remote Control TV on October 30, 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.*