Comparison

Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball vs Magic Ball Predictions

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

Head to head
About

Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball

This app simulates a magician's crystal ball routine. Spectators select a magic poster, and the crystal ball reveals their choice. It's a fun, interactive trick suitable for all ages.

Highlights
  • Simulated crystal ball effect
  • Spectator poster selection
  • Reveals chosen poster
  • Downloadable magic posters
  • Suitable for all ages
Features
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Professor Marvel was a traveling magician. He studied with many of the best ghost talkers of the time. Your iDevice shows a beautiful transparent crystal ball on a draped table. You show one spectator a group of magic posters from the golden age of spiritualism: Alexander, Fay, Thurston, Carter, and Houdini. One spectator selects a poster and keeps his selection to himself. The other spectator rubs the crystal ball and the selected poster comes into view! Download the posters at our support page for free! A Fun routine for all ages and skills.

About

Magic Ball Predictions

Features
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Ask a question and click the button to see the prediction from the magic ball. Easy to use, beautiful interface, relaxing music and great graphics. Great predictions with great answers. Click the button to see predictions from the crystal magic sphere.

Screenshots

Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball3 screens
Magic Ball Predictions4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball at none against Magic Ball Predictions's shown. Magic Ball Predictions's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 39 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball ships an update every 39 months, Magic Ball Predictions every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball versus Magic Ball Predictions: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProf. Marvel's Crystal BallMagic Ball Predictions
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBruce KalverOleksii Petrochenko

In-app purchases

None

Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball

No in-app purchases

None

Magic Ball Predictions

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball free?
Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic Ball Predictions free?
Magic Ball Predictions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball or Magic Ball Predictions have ads?
Magic Ball Predictions shows ads; Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball does not.
Which is updated more often, Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball or Magic Ball Predictions?
Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball ships an update every 39 months, and Magic Ball Predictions every 3 months. Most recently, Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball was updated on November 6, 2026 and Magic Ball Predictions on October 9, 2026.

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