Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball vs Magic 8 Ball
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simulated crystal ball effect
- Spectator poster selection
- Reveals chosen poster
- Downloadable magic posters
- Suitable for all ages
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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.
Magic 8 Ball
Get instant yes or no answers to your questions with a digital fortune teller. Simply shake your device or tap the screen to reveal mystical responses, perfect for quick decisions or fun with friends. Enjoy offline functionality and a touch of mystery in your everyday choices.
- Instant yes/no answers
- Shake or tap to reveal
- Mystic ball animation
- Offline functionality
- Sound and haptic feedback
- Multiple language support
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Need help making a decision? Ask the Magic 8 Ball and get instant yes or no answers with a shake or tap! Whether you're unsure what to eat, choosing between two paths, or just having fun with friends — Magic 8 Ball gives you a quick answer with a touch of mystery. Magic 8 Ball: Decision Maker brings the classic 8 ball experience to your phone. Shake your device or tap the screen to receive glowing responses to your yes/no questions. Perfect for light-hearted moments, spontaneous decisions, or party games. FEATURES: - Realistic mystic ball animation - Shake or tap to reveal answers - Sound and haptic feedback - Offline functionality — no internet needed - Available in multiple languages - No account or setup required Enjoy a touch of magic in your everyday choices. Download Magic 8 Ball now — your digital fortune teller and decision maker in one!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Magic 8 Ball at 4.9 against Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball's 3.2. Magic 8 Ball also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 39 months). Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and ratings volume 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. Magic 8 Ball sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball asks for nothing beyond the download.
Magic 8 Ball holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 10 respectively.
Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball ships an update every 39 months, Magic 8 Ball every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball | Magic 8 Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (13 ratings) | 4.9 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bruce Kalver | Pavel Nikolaev |
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Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball
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Prof. Marvel's Crystal Ball
No in-app purchases
Magic 8 Ball
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