# Akinator VIP vs Magic Fluids

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic Fluids at 97% against Akinator VIP's 58%. Magic Fluids also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Akinator VIP's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 575). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Akinator VIP costs $3.99 and Magic Fluids $4.99 up front. Akinator VIP sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Fluids asks for nothing beyond the download.

Magic Fluids holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Akinator VIP has 3.9K ratings behind it against 575, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Akinator VIP's written reviews are positive against 97% of Magic Fluids's.

Akinator VIP ships an update every 4 weeks, Magic Fluids every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Akinator VIP | Magic Fluids |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akinator-vip/id484090401/reviews) | **[4.8 (575 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fluids-visual-art-and-fun/id1437510558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 575 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **96.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | #103 |
| Size | 147 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elokence](https://appshunter.io/developer/484090404) | [Mad Scientist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437510557) |

## What reviewers say

### Akinator VIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akinator-vip/id484090401)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app guesses characters, movies, animals, or objects you're thinking of by asking a series of questions. Challenge the genie, collect awards, and compete with other players on leaderboards. Keep track of your progress and achievements with a user account.

**Highlights:** Character guessing, Movie, animal, and object themes, Aki Awards collection, Leaderboards and rankings, Daily challenges, User account for achievements, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack 10 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 15 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11,250 Geniz | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 15 credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Geniz (7,500 FREE) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Geniz (16,250 FREE) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 80,000 Geniz (35,000 FREE) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 115,000 Geniz (58,750 FREE) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 65 credits | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Impressive guessing abilities
- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎉 Great for passing time
- 🧠 Challenges the mind

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- ⚠️ Unfair 'cheating' detection system
- 🤔 Repetitive and illogical questions
- 🙄 Inability to guess obscure characters

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and loading issues
- Incorrect character guesses
- Inconsistent award tracking
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add more character categories (e.g. video games, books)
- Improve the question-asking algorithm
- Allow users to add new characters to the database
- Provide an option to disable the 'My World' feature


### Magic Fluids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fluids-visual-art-and-fun/id1437510558)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Experience a calming and creative fluid simulation. Interact with mesmerizing, colorful swirls that evolve into beautiful digital art. Ideal for relaxation, stress relief, and artistic expression.

**Highlights:** Fluid flow simulation, Hypnotizing motion of fluid swirls, Stress and anxiety relief, Create abstract digital art, Configurable fluid behavior, Save custom presets, Pause animation and save screenshots

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Calming and relaxing
- 💡 Highly customizable
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and fluid dynamics
- 🔍 Lots of presets and options to explore
- 💰 Worth the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty accessing menu buttons
- 🔋 Battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Presets not saving properly
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to import custom background images
- Screen recording functionality
- More sound and music options
- Improved interface and UI


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Akinator VIP free?

Akinator VIP costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Magic Fluids free?

Magic Fluids costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Akinator VIP or Magic Fluids?

Magic Fluids is rated higher. Akinator VIP averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Magic Fluids averages 4.8 from 575 ratings.

### Do Akinator VIP or Magic Fluids have ads?

Neither Akinator VIP nor Magic Fluids shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Akinator VIP or Magic Fluids?

Akinator VIP ships an update every 4 weeks, and Magic Fluids every 4 months. Most recently, Akinator VIP was updated on October 20, 2026 and Magic Fluids on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Akinator VIP or Magic Fluids?

Akinator VIP currently peaks at #25 in the App Store charts, and Magic Fluids at #103. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*