iPredict vs Magic 8 Ball
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iPredict
This app offers a humorous take on fortune-telling for entertainment purposes. It provides lighthearted predictions about the future, designed to bring laughs and fun. It is not a genuine fortunetelling tool.
- Entertainment-focused fortune teller
- Humorous future predictions
- Pocket-sized fun
- In-app purchase option
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This app is intended for entertainment purposes only and does not provide true fortunetelling functionality. #1 Free Entertainment App in Australia - Oct. 12, 2011 #2 Free App in Australia - Oct. 12, 2011 Now with in-app purchase to remove ads and help support future development. Also, be sure to check out our latest game, Ecliptic! Thank you so much to all of you that helped make iPredict a success! ------- Ever wish you knew what the future would bring? Well, now you can, thanks to iPredict, the pocket fortune teller. Sure, it's a long shot that a dragon will ACTUALLY eat you, but just knowing that it's a possibility may be enough to keep you safe. iPredict is a simple and elegant way to have a few laughs, a lot of fun, and a peek into the impenetrable mists of the future. DISCLAIMER: iPredict is not actually capable of telling the future. Any actual fortune telling is purely coincidental and is not the responsibility of Room 12 Studios or any of its shareholders. Do not TAUNT iPredict.
Magic 8 Ball
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.
- Instant yes/no answers
- Shake or tap to reveal
- Mystic ball animation
- Offline functionality
- Sound and haptic feedback
- Multiple language support
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Need help making a decision? Ask the Magic 8 Ball and get instant yes or no answers with a shake or tap! Whether you're unsure what to eat, choosing between two paths, or just having fun with friends — Magic 8 Ball gives you a quick answer with a touch of mystery. Magic 8 Ball: Decision Maker brings the classic 8 ball experience to your phone. Shake your device or tap the screen to receive glowing responses to your yes/no questions. Perfect for light-hearted moments, spontaneous decisions, or party games. FEATURES: - Realistic mystic ball animation - Shake or tap to reveal answers - Sound and haptic feedback - Offline functionality — no internet needed - Available in multiple languages - No account or setup required Enjoy a touch of magic in your everyday choices. Download Magic 8 Ball now — your digital fortune teller and decision maker in one!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Magic 8 Ball at 5.0 against iPredict's 3.0. Magic 8 Ball also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). iPredict's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (36 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. iPredict sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magic 8 Ball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Magic 8 Ball holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iPredict has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
iPredict ships an update every 3 months, Magic 8 Ball weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPredict | Magic 8 Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (36 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Room 12 Studios | Pavel Nikolaev |
Customer experience
iPredict
Magic 8 Ball
Bugs and requests
iPredict
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes or freezes
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
Requested features
3 requests- More customization options
- Ability to save or share fortunes
- Improved fortune variety and quality
Magic 8 Ball
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iPredict
- Remove Ads$0.99
Magic 8 Ball
- Remove Ads Forever$1.99
Questions
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