Magic NFC vs Orchestr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Magic NFC
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Magic NFC is a utility app designed specifically for magicians who work with NFC tags, URLs, App Clips, Shortcuts, Universal Links, and integrations between magic apps. Most NFC workflows used in magic rely on a fixed URL that redirects through an online server. While this makes it easy to change destinations without rewriting the tag, it also introduces extra steps: Safari opens first, some destinations require additional confirmation, and everything depends on a third-party server being available. Magic NFC takes a different approach. Writing an NFC tag is so fast that, in many situations, simply rewriting the tag becomes the fastest and most reliable solution. Tap an item, scan the tag, and youβre done. Beyond writing NFC tags, Magic NFC also serves as a central hub for the URLs you use in your performances. Create multiple lists to organize App Clips, Shortcuts, Universal Links, reveal pages, API endpoints, web apps, and any other links you use as part of your workflow. Each item can be configured with a default action: β’ Write to an NFC tag β’ Open the URL β’ Copy the URL β’ Always Ask This allows Magic NFC to function both as an ultra-fast NFC writing tool and as an organized repository for the links that power your performances. The app is deeply integrated with iOS: β’ Every item is indexed by Spotlight, making your links instantly searchable anywhere on your iPhone. β’ Magic NFC also includes Shortcuts actions, allowing you to retrieve saved URLs, build automations, and integrate different magic apps without manually copying and pasting links. Whether youβre preparing NFC tags for App Clips, organizing reveal URLs, or managing APIs between multiple magic apps, Magic NFC helps keep everything in one place and always within reach. Designed by a magician for magicians, Magic NFC focuses on reducing friction so you can spend less time preparing technology and more time performing.
Orchestr
Control your stage show remotely from your iPhone. Manage cues, timers, and connected props. The Pro version unlocks advanced features like NFC triggers, video playback, and OSC integration for solo performers and connected artists.
- Real-time cue display
- Timer and countdown
- Remote play/pause
- NFC triggers
- Video playback
- Connected prop control
- OSC message sending
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Your iPhone knows what you're doing on stage. And it can trigger everything. Orchestr iPhone is both a complete stage monitor and an autonomous mini-booth. Free for the essentials. Formidable in Pro. FREE β THE PERFORMER'S DEVICE Connect your iPhone to Orchestr Mac or iPad on the same network. Instantly, with no setup: Β· Real-time display of current cue and next cue Β· Timer and countdown visible on stage Β· Play / Pause the show from iPhone Β· Remote cue advancement Your iPhone becomes the booth's extension β in the wings, in your pocket, in your line of sight. PRO β THE SOLO PERFORMER'S BOOTH An interface built for iPhone. Not a timeline β steps. Each step contains cues. Steps form routines. Build your show the way you work on stage: sequence by sequence, gesture by gesture. PRO CUES Marc Antoine Magic Props β Bulb E, Pro Light Connected, Neuro Light, standalone modules and all upcoming products in the range. One place to control all your connected props, without juggling multiple apps. Virtuoz β Trigger your Virtuoz effects directly from a routine. Synchronized with the rest of your show. NFC β Approach an NFC card: a routine fires. Or music plays. Or both. Program each card's action directly in the app. The card becomes an invisible trigger β a prop, an object, a sleeve β that fires your show without anyone understanding how. Video β Launch videos from your library. Full screen, discreet, integrated in your routine. Connected Bulbs β Control your connected bulbs: color, intensity, transitions. In the routine, at the right moment. Bridge to Orchestr β From an iPhone routine, trigger a cue on Orchestr Mac or iPad running at the booth. iPhone becomes the bridge between your gesture on stage and all the technical infrastructure behind it. A BLE remote in your pocket, a Mac at the booth, iPhone making the link β the audience sees nothing. OSC β Send OSC messages to any compatible software. QLab, MadMapper, TouchDesigner β trigger anything from a routine. THE LIGHT THAT TRAVELS With Marc Antoine Magic's Pro Light Connected β catch light at your fingertips. Send it into a Bulb E. Into connected bulbs across the room. The light seems to move through space, from one source to another, under the control of your hands. Also control your iPhone's torch β pulses, choreographed flickers, visual effects. An extra prop you already have in your pocket. SHARE YOUR ROUTINES Save your routines. Share them via AirDrop or email. Another performer imports in one tap β the routine is in their app, ready to run. Build a community of setups. Exchange configurations. Adapt others' work to your act. BUILT FOR Magicians β native Marc Antoine Magic props, invisible NFC, Virtuoz, Blackout mode. Solo performers β autonomous booth without Mac, without technician, without compromise. Connected artists β the bridge between physical props and software infrastructure. BLACKOUT MODE Turn off the screen. The show keeps running. Routines play, BLE triggers work, props respond. No stray light. The audience sees nothing. One-time purchase. 12 months of updates included. Bug fixes free for life. The basic mode is free and works without purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Orchestr at Free against Magic NFC's $29.99. Magic NFC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Orchestr is free to download; Magic NFC costs $29.99 up front. Orchestr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Magic NFC asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Magic NFC | Orchestr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guilherme Del Frate | romain lalire |
In-app purchases
Magic NFC
No in-app purchases
Orchestr
- Orchestr Pro$179.00









