External Display Video Player vs Magic Memories
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
External Display Video Player
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External Display Video Player gives you full control over video playback on an external screen. Play movies and clips on your TV or monitor, control playback from your phone, and use a Bluetooth keyboard for fast shortcuts like play, pause, and seeking. It supports popular formats like MKV, MP4, AVI, and WMV. Freely reposition the video anywhere on the screen and resize it to best fit the display. Drag it with your finger, pinch to zoom, eliminate black bars, and get the most out of every inch of your external screen. By using this app, you agree to Apple's Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Magic Memories
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**For the photos in the drawer you were always meaning to look at again.** Magic Memories takes a photo of any old photograph โ your grandfather from his army days, your grandmother on her wedding day, a sepia family portrait from a hundred years ago โ and animates the person inside with gentle, natural motion. A slight breath. Eyes that meet yours. A warm smile. A small wave. The frame of the photo never moves. The background stays perfectly still. Only the person inside comes quietly to life โ exactly as if they'd paused mid-moment for the camera, and only now remembered you were there. **Four gentle animations:** โข **Animate** โ a soft, natural bringing-to-life. A shift of posture, a blink, a breath, a knowing glance. No drama. Just warmth. โข **Smile** โ the subject turns gently to the camera and breaks into a beautiful, genuine smile. The kind of smile they'd give someone they love. โข **Hello** โ a slow, warm wave. The kind of hello you give to someone you haven't seen in a very long time. โข **3D** โ the subject magically lifts out of the flat photograph, gaining real depth and dimension, and steps forward into the room. **Designed to be emotional, not flashy** Every prompt is tuned for warmth and restraint. No explosions, no drama, no 'weird AI' uncanny motion. Just small, real, human gestures. Perfect for sharing with the family group chat, or keeping to yourself. **Credits shared across the Magic Lab family** Magic Memories is one app of five. Your credit balance works in all of them โ Magic Lab (toys & pets), Dex Lab (trading cards), Fine Art Lab (paintings & sculptures), Battle Toys (themed toy animations). Sign in once, use everywhere. **Your first generation is free.** Try it on one photo before you spend a thing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Magic Memories at 13.0 against External Display Video Player's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. External Display Video Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year and Magic Memories sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | External Display Video Player | Magic Memories |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 187 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marian-Daniel Filipovici | Spectacular-Ocular |
In-app purchases
External Display Video Player
- Yearly3 Days trial$2.991 Year
- Lifetime$4.99
Magic Memories
- Mini Pack$0.99
- Starter Pack$2.99
- Cherished Pack$6.99
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- Best Value$14.99
- Legacy Pack$29.99
Questions
Is External Display Video Player free?
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Do External Display Video Player or Magic Memories have ads?
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