# Magic Hour vs SX

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Hour at 4.8 against SX's 4.2. Magic Hour also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 6). SX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Magic Hour holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic Hour has 5.2K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Magic Hour's written reviews are positive against 50% of SX's.

Magic Hour ships an update every 2 months, SX every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Hour | SX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-hour/id482426006/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sx-70r/id6450763416/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [elfinda apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/482426309) | [永民 陆](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694852277) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Hour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-hour/id482426006)

This app helps photographers and cinematographers find the optimal times for shooting around sunrise and sunset. It provides precise calculations for 'magic hour' based on your location and offers moon phase information. Optional in-app purchases unlock advanced features like location selection and calendar integration.

**Highlights:** Magic hour time calculation, Sunrise and sunset times, Moonrise and full moon alerts, Weather forecast integration, Customizable notifications, Location-based planning

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add Locations Ability | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great overview of the entire Magic Hour
- 👍 Fantastic in every way
- 👍 All the info you need to plan, especially for photographers
- 👍 Sleek and easy to use
- 👍 Perfect for photographers and cinematographers

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏰ Time way off
- 🔍 Can't change location
- 🐛 Crashes all the time
- 💰 Forced in-app purchase
- 🔍 Can't see future dates anymore

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Time way off
- 🐛 Can't change location
- 🐛 Crashes all the time
- 🐛 Can't see future dates anymore
- 🐛 Widget doesn't update

**Requested features**

- 💡 Moonrise notification
- 💡 Notification when magic hour ends
- 💡 Blue hour option
- 💡 Allow users to set their own background photo
- 💡 Ability to plan shoots in different locations


### SX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sx-70r/id6450763416)

This application revolutionizes Bluetooth device control with an intuitive interface and advanced features. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, customize controls, and enjoy secure, reliable connections for audio, smart home, and more.

**Highlights:** Intuitive user interface, Multi-device management, Customizable control panels, Audio equalizers, Device search, Connection history, Secure and reliable

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Hour free?

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

### Is SX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Hour or SX?

Magic Hour is rated higher. Magic Hour averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while SX averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Magic Hour or SX have ads?

Neither Magic Hour nor SX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Hour or SX?

Magic Hour ships an update every 2 months, and SX every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magic Hour was updated on October 21, 2026 and SX on September 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.*