Comparison

MagicInfo vs Crunchtime Kitchen Sync

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MagicInfo

Manage and publish content for large format displays directly from your smartphone. Monitor device status, approve new devices, and configure server settings remotely. Requires connection to the MagicInfo Premium Edition Server.

Highlights
  • Monitor LFD device status
  • Approve and register new devices
  • View server notices
  • Configure system settings
  • Remote device management
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MagicInfo Mobile application is mobile version of MagicInfo-i Premium Edition Server, which is a web-based management tool that manages content and devices and organizes and publishes content for LFD(Large Format Display). By installing the MagicInfo Mobile application on your smartphone, you can access the server through the smartphone to manage devices and configure the server settings. Features - Monitoring : you can view the LFD device status and change settings. (Display Information, Schedule Information, System Information, Time Information, Remote Job Information) - Approval : the LFD devices that are not registered on the server will appear and you can register devices on the server. - Notice : you can view all the notices registered on the server. - Setting : you can view and change the system settings for MagicInfo Mobile. How to use - Network Environment : To access a server using a smartphone, ensure the server and smartphone are on the same network. - Server Setting to connect : To run the application for the first time after installation, ensure you enter the server IP and port you want to access. - Log in : To log in, ensure your ID and password should exist in MagicInfo Premium Edition Server.

About

Crunchtime Kitchen Sync

Features
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Kitchen Sync streamlines your restaurant's back-of-house prep by tracking each activity and syncing it directly to the Crunchtime platform. The detailed recipe viewer makes it easy to find the right recipe fast, complete with all the details your team needs—components, prep time, batch sizes, and more. Line cooks can quickly access information like prep times, batch sizes, and recipe-specific details to stay ready for the lunch rush. To keep your inventory counts accurate, Kitchen Sync instantly updates inventory levels and even triggers purchasing alerts and prep as needed. As your restaurant brand expands, Kitchen Sync keeps all your kitchens on the same page – seamlessly. There is no extra set-up or configuration to your system and it’s remarkably simple to get started. NOTE: Use of Crunchtime requires a subscription.

Screenshots

MagicInfo2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: MagicInfo at 3 against Crunchtime Kitchen Sync's 1. MagicInfo also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MagicInfo ships an update every 11 months, Crunchtime Kitchen Sync every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MagicInfo versus Crunchtime Kitchen Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagicInfoCrunchtime Kitchen Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.CrunchTime! Information Systems, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

MagicInfo

No in-app purchases

None

Crunchtime Kitchen Sync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MagicInfo free?
MagicInfo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crunchtime Kitchen Sync free?
Crunchtime Kitchen Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MagicInfo or Crunchtime Kitchen Sync have ads?
Neither MagicInfo nor Crunchtime Kitchen Sync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MagicInfo or Crunchtime Kitchen Sync?
MagicInfo ships an update every 11 months, and Crunchtime Kitchen Sync every 8 months. Most recently, MagicInfo was updated on November 6, 2026 and Crunchtime Kitchen Sync on October 29, 2026.

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