# Onyx Magic vs Nexus Now

The clearest difference is price: Nexus Now at Free against Onyx Magic's $64.99. Nexus Now also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). Onyx Magic's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Nexus Now is free to download; Onyx Magic costs $64.99 up front. Onyx Magic sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Nexus Now sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Onyx Magic against 5.0 for Nexus Now. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onyx Magic has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Onyx Magic | Nexus Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $64.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onyx-magic/id6756542102/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexus-now/id6762003664/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 36 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marc Kerstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/821255617) | [Jonathan Levit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397183488) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Nexus Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexus-now/id6762003664)

Explore advanced magic routines with diverse input and output options for magic apps and devices. This application leverages AI processing and peek screens, serving as a companion to a Bluetooth remote and a lite version of a larger Nexus app.

**Highlights:** Advanced magic routines, Multiple input/output options, AI processing, Peek screens, Companion to Bluetooth remote, Lite version of Nexus app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watch Access | $49.99 | one-time |
| Remote Access | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Onyx Magic free?

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

### Is Nexus Now free?

Nexus Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Onyx Magic or Nexus Now?

Onyx Magic and Nexus Now are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Onyx Magic or Nexus Now have ads?

Neither Onyx Magic nor Nexus Now shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Onyx Magic or Nexus Now?

Onyx Magic ships an update fortnightly, and Nexus Now fortnightly. Most recently, Onyx Magic was updated on October 22, 2026 and Nexus Now on October 28, 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.*