Nexus Smart Remote vs MC Watch Magic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Nexus Smart Remote
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Full remote configuration, at your fingertips. For over a decade, the most trusted remote in magic. Now the setup that once had to be done by hand lives in your pocket. Configuring the remote has never been simpler ā the app takes it further than manual configuration ever allowed, and when the show changes, you can reconfigure in seconds. Connect over Bluetooth and every setting on your remote is one tap away. No more configuring through memorized button-press sequences, and no guessing whether a setting is actually active ā you see the remote's true state, right on screen. SWITCHBOARD ā the breakthrough Build advanced macro action chains and orchestrate your own custom actions, hands-free, with your phone out of sight. Limited only by your imagination. PROFILES ā 12+ built in Over a dozen ready-made button layouts, so one remote works across every magic app you perform with ā or design your own. PEEK & WATCH Send your information to a discreet companion display like the PeekSmith, or connect the smartwatch that suits the occasion ā SB Watch, Fossil, or many more through TimeSmith. Readable at a glance, phone nowhere in sight. SHORTCUTS Assign shortcuts to buttons so the remote powers on straight into a custom configuration. COMPLETE CONTROL, ONLY IN THE APP ⢠Install the latest firmware straight from your phone ⢠Build, edit and organize Switchboard action chains ⢠Back up and restore your whole setup ā even onto a second remote ⢠Quick configuration from the dashboard ⢠Manage peek devices and watch connections ⢠Command every setting on the remote, in more detail than ever before ⢠Interactive guide to the manual button configurations, step by step One remote, a magician's toolkit ā now fully in your hands.
MC Watch Magic
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MC Watch Magic is the Apple Watch companion for Magic Control, designed for magicians who use Magic Control during live performance. Keep essential controls on your wrist and communicate with your Magic Control device over the local network. Key features: ⢠PEEK ā receive values directly on Apple Watch. ⢠FORCE Notes ā select one of six configured notes and send a position, or use ALL for configured notes containing that position. ⢠FORCE Stopwatch ā send a value from 00 to 99, select presets stored on Magic Control, view progress, and cancel a command. ⢠Dynamic preset names ā preset titles are synchronized directly from Magic Control. ⢠Apple Watch companion ā quick access to essential functions directly from your wrist. ⢠Local connection ā communication with Magic Control takes place over the local network. ⢠English and Russian interface. MC Watch Magic is designed to work together with a compatible Magic Control device. Hardware-dependent functions such as PEEK and FORCE require a connection to Magic Control. No account is required. The expanded Notes and Stopwatch FORCE features require compatible Magic Control firmware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MC Watch Magic at 17.0 against Nexus Smart Remote's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Nexus Smart Remote | MC Watch Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch ā better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthew Wilson | ARTSEM DARAFEYEU |
In-app purchases
Nexus Smart Remote
No in-app purchases
MC Watch Magic
No in-app purchases
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