MagicCon vs Rock Box
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Event schedule and programming
- Detailed convention center maps
- Guest and artist profiles
- Real-time push notifications
- Badge activation for immersive 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.
Rock Box
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Elevate your Rock Box experience by downloading our app! To prepare for your visit you can search our songbook, save favorites and create playlists. Once you're onsite, use your phone to send songs to the queue and control the karaoke player!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Rock Box at 13.0 against MagicCon's 17.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MagicCon ships an update every 4 months, Rock Box every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MagicCon | Rock Box |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (131 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 131 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Reed Elsevier Inc. | Karaoke Champ |
In-app purchases
MagicCon
No in-app purchases
Rock Box
No in-app purchases









