# DragonScale vs Onyx Magic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Onyx Magic at 100% against DragonScale's 50%. DragonScale's advantage is price (Free vs $64.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

DragonScale is free to download; Onyx Magic costs $64.99 up front. Onyx Magic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DragonScale asks for nothing beyond the download.

DragonScale ships an update every 3 weeks, Onyx Magic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DragonScale | Onyx Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $64.99 |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onyx-magic/id6756542102/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **13** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 13 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Penguin Magic](https://appshunter.io/developer/952840047) | [Marc Kerstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/821255617) |

## What reviewers say

### DragonScale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragonscale/id6444630310)

This app acts as a remote for a smart scale that detects subtle weight differences in cards or objects. It transmits this data to your device, revealing details like card suits, sums, or which object was removed.

**Highlights:** Card and object weight detection, Bluetooth connectivity, Supports popular card stacks, Custom stack arrangements, Real-time information delivery, Watch support

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Onyx Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onyx-magic/id6756542102)

This utility uses AI to remotely alter captured photos in real-time. It allows for seamless modifications to images moments after they are taken, directly on a spectator's device. Create impossible effects like changing playing cards, revealing hidden messages, or altering clock times within photos.

**Highlights:** Real-time AI photo modification, Remote image alteration, Spectator's camera integration, Physical photo printing (Onyx Print), Third-party app integrations, Variable delayed input

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Onyx Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| Onyx Print | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DragonScale free?

DragonScale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Onyx Magic free?

Onyx Magic costs $64.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do DragonScale or Onyx Magic have ads?

Neither DragonScale nor Onyx Magic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DragonScale or Onyx Magic?

DragonScale ships an update every 3 weeks, and Onyx Magic fortnightly. Most recently, DragonScale was updated on October 11, 2026 and Onyx Magic on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*