Comparison

MagFlux vs ThriftyStreamer

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

Head to head
About

MagFlux

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MagFlux brings small moments of sound, touch, and rhythm to your iPhone. TOUCH Push the Magnetic Slider, press the Mechanical Keyboard, pop Bubble Wrap, stretch the Elastic Band, and pluck the Metal tongue. Adjust haptic intensity and explore the feel of each tool. SOUND Mix six ambient scenes in White Noise: rain, ocean waves, thunderstorm, coffee shop, farm, and campfire. Save your favorite mixes and continue listening in the background with lock-screen controls. RHYTHM Follow Breathing with two patterns, 1-, 3-, or 5-minute sessions, and an optional gentle soundtrack. In Beat Touch, tap and hold across four lanes to an original electronic track, building combos and accuracy. MAGFLUX PRO A single, non-consumable in-app purchase unlocks Precision Knob, Smooth Zipper, Gravity Ball, and Motion Dribble. Compare three ball materials and their impact sounds in Gravity Ball, or challenge its scoring mode. In Motion Dribble, gently move your phone downward like dribbling a basketball. Play at any virtual ball height, without aiming. No app account is required. Haptic feedback and motion input require a compatible physical iPhone. Pro is optional, and Restore Purchases is available in the app.

About

ThriftyStreamer

Easily track your TV shows across all major streaming platforms. See your total monthly spending and get recommendations on which services to keep based on your viewing habits. Never miss an episode with a release calendar and continue watching feature.

Highlights
  • Track shows across all major streaming services
  • Monthly cost summary
  • Suggested service recommendations
  • Continue watching feature
  • Release calendar
  • Show details with trailers and progress
Features
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Thrifty Streamer helps you watch more and pay less. Track every show you're watching across Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Paramount+, Peacock, and more — all in one place. See your total monthly streaming spend, and get a recommendation on which service you actually need this month based on what you're watching. FEATURES • Track shows and episodes across every major streaming service • Monthly cost summary — see what you're spending and where • Suggested Service — which subscription to keep this month • Continue Watching — jump to your next unwatched episode • Release calendar — never miss a premiere • Show details with trailers, backdrops, and season progress • Entertainment news feed • Sign in with Apple, Google, or Microsoft WHY THRIFTY STREAMER Streaming services add up fast. Thrifty Streamer shows you, month by month, which service is actually earning its keep — so you can rotate subscriptions and keep watching what you love without paying for what you don't. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Screenshots

MagFlux3 screens
ThriftyStreamer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThriftyStreamer at none against MagFlux's 1. ThriftyStreamer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). MagFlux's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. MagFlux sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ThriftyStreamer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MagFlux ships an update every 2 months, ThriftyStreamer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MagFlux versus ThriftyStreamer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagFluxThriftyStreamer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB11 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer飞 孙Sean Guy

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MagFlux

One-time1
  • MagFlux Pro$0.99
None

ThriftyStreamer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MagFlux free?
MagFlux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThriftyStreamer free?
ThriftyStreamer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MagFlux or ThriftyStreamer have ads?
ThriftyStreamer shows ads; MagFlux does not.
Which is updated more often, MagFlux or ThriftyStreamer?
MagFlux ships an update every 2 months, and ThriftyStreamer every 2 weeks. Most recently, MagFlux was updated on November 5, 2026 and ThriftyStreamer on October 31, 2026.

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