# Milo vs Hand Magic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hand Magic at none against Milo's 6. Milo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Milo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Hand Magic asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Milo against 3.7 for Hand Magic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Milo | Hand Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milo-creative-buddy/id6759510680/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-magic-sign-effects-ar/id6780825116/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 103 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miloverse, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873809118) | [Luong Phuc Thien](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893879592) |

## What reviewers say

### Milo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milo-creative-buddy/id6759510680)

This app uses AI to transform children's drawings into animated characters and stories. A friendly companion guides young users through creative adventures, making screen time educational and engaging.

**Highlights:** AI-powered drawing transformation, Animated character creation, Interactive storytelling, Guided creative adventures, Child-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| 10 Pack Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Credit 50 Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| 200 Credit Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


### Hand Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hand-magic-sign-effects-ar/id6780825116)

Bring fantasy-inspired visual effects to your device using hand gestures and augmented reality. Trigger magical animations like energy blasts and lightning by performing specific hand signs. Explore various interactive effects in real-time through your camera for a fun, creative AR experience.

**Highlights:** Trigger effects with hand signs, Fantasy-inspired visual effects, Real-time AR camera experience, Multiple effect styles, Easy-to-use interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Milo free?

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

### Is Hand Magic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Milo or Hand Magic?

Milo is rated higher. Milo averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Hand Magic averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Milo or Hand Magic have ads?

Hand Magic shows ads; Milo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Milo or Hand Magic?

Milo ships an update weekly, and Hand Magic weekly. Most recently, Milo was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hand Magic on October 31, 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.*