Comparison

MagicCon vs DCC Bolt

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

Head to head
About

MagicCon

Navigate your convention experience with this official app. Access event schedules, detailed maps, guest information, and real-time updates. Activate your badge within the app to unlock exclusive features.

Highlights
  • Event schedule and programming
  • Detailed convention center maps
  • Guest and artist profiles
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Badge activation for immersive features
Features
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The official MagicCon mobile app is your ultimate companion for navigating through the entire event. Designed to enhance your weekend experience, this app delivers the event information you need right at your fingertips. What else can I use the app for? 1.) Event Schedule and Programming Plan your weekend by viewing all up-to-date schedules of events, including Panels, Ticketed Play Events, Meet and Greets, and many other show feature activities. Browse different stages, event types, and do not forget to select your favorites and set reminders, so you never miss a moment. 2.) Maps Easily find your way around the convention center and event spaces with our detailed show maps! Our maps include close details of important locations and show features like Magic Marketplace, Art of Magic, Free Play areas, and more! 3.) Guest and Artist information Check out profiles for all our guests and get more information on signing schedules, panel appearances, and meet and greet opportunities. 4.) Push Notifications and Updates Stay informed with real-time alerts about schedule changes, exhibitor exclusive announcements, and show updates throughout the weekend. 5.) Badge Activation and Gaming Easily activate your badge directly in the mobile app to unlock immersive features and exclusive show floor activities, and to play in the Game Hub, which includes the find Fblthp Scavenger Hunt.

About

DCC Bolt

Features
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App for remote controlling the Dutch Coding Company Bolt, set up your own themes or draw your own design!

Screenshots

MagicCon4 screens
DCC Bolt3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: DCC Bolt at 3 against MagicCon's 1. DCC Bolt also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MagicCon versus DCC Bolt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagicConDCC Bolt
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (138 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings138 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB27 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperReed Elsevier Inc.Dutch Coding Company

In-app purchases

None

MagicCon

No in-app purchases

None

DCC Bolt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MagicCon free?
MagicCon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DCC Bolt free?
DCC Bolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MagicCon or DCC Bolt have ads?
Neither MagicCon nor DCC Bolt shows ads.

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