Hewitt vs Magic Cue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hewitt
Access Hugh Hewitt's podcasts and radio interviews on demand. This app allows you to listen to your favorite content from the popular radio show and its associated podcasts. Enjoy a direct connection to the host's broadcasts.
- Listen to podcasts
- Access radio interviews
- Connect with Hugh Hewitt
- On-demand content
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With the Hugh Hewitt App you can connect with Hugh like never before. Listen to your favorite podcasts and interviews from Hugh Hewitt. Get what you want off the radio with the new Hugh Hewitt app.
Magic Cue
This app provides comprehensive show control for performers, allowing them to program and visualize audio, video, and camera elements. It integrates seamlessly with smart buttons for easy triggering of custom commands and supports both wired and wireless setups for flexible performance environments.
- Show programming with audio, video, and camera
- Integration with Flic Smart Buttons
- Long-range Bluetooth connectivity
- Wired and wireless setup options
- Import/export show elements
- Visual show programming
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Magic Cue is the official companion app to the Magic Cue hardware product. Magic Cue is the revolutionary show control technology designed for performers by performers powered by the iQ Pro engine. - You Control the Show Magic Cue puts the power in your hands with an easy-to-use interface suitable for beginners and advanced features for professionals. Visualise and program your entire show with audio, video, and camera capabilities on the go. - Seamless Integration with Flic Buttons Experience unmatched control with Flic Smart Buttons, known for their stability and security. These lightweight, tactile buttons integrate directly with Magic Cue, allowing you to trigger custom commands from anywhere on stage. - Reliable and Long-Range Bluetooth Enjoy reliable Bluetooth connectivity with a range of up to 200 meters outdoors and 50 meters indoors. Perform without worrying about connection issues. - Wired or Wireless Setup Magic Cue supports both wired HDMI connections and wireless streaming via Apple TV, ensuring you stay in control regardless of your setup. - Effortlessly Import and Export your Show Import your own videos, music, and images, or download from the cloud. Share and backup your shows easily, accessible anytime, anywhere. Transform your performances with Magic Cue, the ultimate show control app. Download the app now and take full control of your show, wherever you go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hewitt at 2.7 against Magic Cue's 1.0. Hewitt also leads on review sentiment (17% vs 0%) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hewitt holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hewitt has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Hewitt's written reviews are positive against 0% of Magic Cue's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hewitt | Magic Cue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (26 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 17.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 114 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salem Radio Operations, LLC | Vanishing Inc. Magic LLC |
Customer experience
Hewitt
Magic Cue
In-app purchases
Hewitt
No in-app purchases
Magic Cue
No in-app purchases
