Comparison

SoundsReal vs Magic's Express

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

Head to head
About

SoundsReal

This app allows stage performers to trigger audio cues discreetly and precisely. It offers a vast library of built-in sounds and supports remote control options for seamless integration into live performances.

Highlights
  • Discreet audio triggering
  • 10,000+ built-in sounds
  • Millisecond-accurate timing
  • Bluetooth remote control
  • Lock Mode for accidental prevention
  • Direct import from device
Features
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Trigger your sounds at the right moment. Without being seen. Without missing a beat. SoundsReal is the audio sequencer built for stage performers — magicians, actors, musicians, and artists. Control your soundscapes, sound effects, and music with full discretion, straight from your pocket. Simple Import: Add your sounds and music directly from your iPhone or iPad, no computer required. 10,000+ Built-in Sounds: Access a massive integrated sound library with over 10,000 ready-to-use sounds and effects — no need to source your own audio to get started. Precise Sequences: Schedule your audio triggers with delay, haptic feedback, and millisecond-accurate timing — so you never miss your cue again. Remote and Discreet Control Connect a Bluetooth remote (BLE) to trigger your sequences without touching the screen Compatible with the Virtuoz by MagieFactory for a magician-native integration Use your smartphone's volume buttons as a discreet trigger Compatible with the Flic Smart Button Lock Mode: Prevent any accidental interaction during your performances. The app stays active, on the right mode, even in your pocket.

About

Magic's Express

Features
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Magic's Express is the central companion app for the Magic's Express ecosystem of technology-enabled performance products. Our vision is to bring compatible Magic's Express products into one connected experience, making them easier to set up, control and use together. This release begins with support for Quantum Dice and Quantum Dice Plus. Connect your Quantum Dice receiver over Bluetooth and manage the settings you need for rehearsal and performance. View connected dice, select the active dice, adjust display brightness and dim delay, configure double-tap sensitivity, choose vibration behaviour, change pip display options, and keep compatible receiver firmware up to date. Current features include: • Quantum Dice and Quantum Dice Plus control • Bluetooth receiver connection • Saved-device and automatic connection management • Live dice value, colour and battery information • Display brightness and dim-delay controls • Double-tap sensitivity adjustment • Vibration and pip-display settings • Background receiver operation • Receiver firmware updates • Access to the Magic's Express store and support resources Compatible Magic's Express hardware is required for connected product features.

Screenshots

Magic's Express4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic's Express at none against SoundsReal's 1. SoundsReal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. SoundsReal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magic's Express asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SoundsReal versus Magic's Express: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundsRealMagic's Express
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent GachetMAGIC'S EXPRESS COMPANY LIMITED

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SoundsReal

One-time1
  • SoundsReal Premium$17.99
None

Magic's Express

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoundsReal free?
SoundsReal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Magic's Express free?
Magic's Express is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SoundsReal or Magic's Express have ads?
Neither SoundsReal nor Magic's Express shows ads.

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