# Magic Crystal Ball vs Magic 8 Ball

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Crystal Ball at none against Magic 8 Ball's 1. Magic Crystal Ball also leads on ratings volume (329 vs 10). Magic 8 Ball's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 22 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Magic 8 Ball holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Crystal Ball has 329 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Magic Crystal Ball ships an update every 22 months, Magic 8 Ball weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Crystal Ball | Magic 8 Ball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (329 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-crystal-ball-divination/id1632872790/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-8-ball-decision-maker/id6747126490/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **329** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 63 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Carlos Colado Molina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632587410) | [Pavel Nikolaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819936411) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Crystal Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-crystal-ball-divination/id1632872790)

Predict your future in areas like love, money, and destiny with this free magic crystal ball app. It offers personalized advice and clear answers to your questions, helping you face life with more optimism. Features include unlimited predictions and realistic 3D visuals.

**Highlights:** Unlimited predictions, Personalized advice, Crystal Ball Yes or No mode, Realistic 3D crystal ball, Relaxing sounds, Optimized for all mobiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magic 8 Ball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-8-ball-decision-maker/id6747126490)

Get instant yes or no answers to your questions with a digital fortune teller. Simply shake your device or tap the screen to reveal mystical responses, perfect for quick decisions or fun with friends. Enjoy offline functionality and a touch of mystery in your everyday choices.

**Highlights:** Instant yes/no answers, Shake or tap to reveal, Mystic ball animation, Offline functionality, Sound and haptic feedback, Multiple language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Forever | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Crystal Ball free?

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

### Is Magic 8 Ball free?

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

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

Magic 8 Ball is rated higher. Magic Crystal Ball averages 4.6 out of 5 from 329 ratings, while Magic 8 Ball averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

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

Both Magic Crystal Ball and Magic 8 Ball show ads.

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

Magic Crystal Ball ships an update every 22 months, and Magic 8 Ball weekly. Most recently, Magic Crystal Ball was updated on October 30, 2026 and Magic 8 Ball 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.*
