Comparison

MagicDesign vs Appik

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

Head to head
About

MagicDesign

Features
Read full description

Your App – Your Design! Get the perfect color scheme for your app in seconds! Ship faster! Simply choose a base color, and MagicDesign generates a harmoniously matching palette. All of this is displayed in a sample UI. Import the colors into Xcode and get started right away! With this app, creating color schemes becomes a breeze, even if you usually struggle with design. Just select a base color, and you’ll instantly receive a complete, harmonious palette that you can view directly in a sample UI. Once you've found the perfect scheme, export it with a single click and import it into Xcode. This saves you valuable time and effort. You'll be amazed at how easy it is! Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Appik

Create and preview custom iOS applications directly from your iPhone. This AI-powered tool allows users to build functional apps and explore their potential for problem-solving and monetization.

Highlights
  • AI-powered app generation
  • Build apps on iPhone
  • Preview app functionality
  • Problem-solving tools
  • Monetization potential
Features
Read full description

Appik is an AI iOS App Generator - you can build and preview apps from your iPhone. Standard User Agreement - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MagicDesign4 screens
Appik4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MagicDesign at daily against Appik's every 2 days. MagicDesign also leads on iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. MagicDesign sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Appik sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MagicDesign ships an update daily, Appik every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MagicDesign versus Appik: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagicDesignAppik
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBansemer Consulting GmbHAPP51, Corp.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MagicDesign

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Exports$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pack of 3 Exports$3.99
7 purchases

Appik

Subscriptions7
  • Appik Builder$4.997 Days
  • Appik Builder$6.997 Days
  • Basic Weekly2 variants$9.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Appik Pro$14.997 Days
  • Appik Builder$19.991 Month
  • Basic Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Appik Pro$49.991 Month

Questions

Is MagicDesign free?
MagicDesign is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Appik free?
Appik is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MagicDesign or Appik have ads?
Neither MagicDesign nor Appik shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MagicDesign or Appik?
MagicDesign ships an update daily, and Appik every 2 days. Most recently, MagicDesign was updated on October 27, 2026 and Appik on October 20, 2026.

Other comparisons