Magic vs AKE tool.data
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magic
This portable tool uses UV-VIS-NIR spectral analysis to capture substance fingerprints. It connects via Bluetooth to a mobile app, sending data to a cloud-based AI for composition detection. Easy to use, it's applicable in diverse settings.
- UV-VIS-NIR spectral analysis
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Cloud-based AI big data model
- Substance composition detection
- Portable design
- Easy to operate
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Vispek Magic Pencil is a portable spectral analysis tool. It utilizes UV-VIS-NIR spectral analysis technology to obtain spectral fingerprint data of substances. It connects to mobile APP through Bluetooth and submits data to cloud based AI big data model to detect the composition of various substances. It is easy to operate and can be applied in a variety of scenarios.
AKE tool.data
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AKE tool.data transforms your mobile device into a powerful tool-data hub for all serialized AKE tools—and beyond. Simply scan the Datamatrix code or built-in RFID chip to instantly view geometry, process and safety parameters. No code in sight? An on-screen keyboard lets you enter the SGTIN manually. If available, the app also pulls comprehensive tool data from the ETML Smart Cloud. - Datamatrix & RFID scanning - Manual SGTIN entry for non-scannable codes - Native AKE tool data display - Seamless ETML Smart Cloud integration
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Magic at 13.0 against AKE tool.data's 18.0. 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.
Magic ships an update every 5 weeks, AKE tool.data every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic | AKE tool.data |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VISPEK | AKE Knebel GmbH & Co. KG |
In-app purchases
Magic
No in-app purchases
AKE tool.data
No in-app purchases
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