The Magic Shell! vs Hair Trimmer Prank!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Magic Shell!
This app simulates the iconic Magic Conch Shell, allowing users to ask yes/no questions. Simply pull and release the virtual cord to receive an instant answer, bringing a touch of playful decision-making to your day.
- Ask yes/no questions
- Simulated cord pull
- Instant answers
- Entertainment app
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The Magic Shell knows all! Ask The Magic Shell a question that can be answered with "yes" or "no" and pull the cord. As soon as you release the cord you get your answer!
Hair Trimmer Prank!
Transform your device into a realistic electric razor for harmless pranks. Simulate shaving sounds and vibrations to fool friends into thinking their hair is being cut. Unlock various tools and customize your prank experience.
- Realistic razor sound simulation
- Device vibration for immersion
- Proximity sensor for cutting effect
- Unlockable prank tools (chainsaw, taser)
- Customizable device color, background, and sound
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a fake shaving machine with this razor prank app! Download this app now and start playing one of the most popular practical jokes on your friends! This app turns your device into a fake shaving machine or electric razor. It simulates a real razor sound so that if you place it on someone’s head they’re going to think you are actually cutting their hair! It is an ultimate harmless prank to pull on your friends that you have to try! FEATURES: - Realistic sounding shaving machine recorded from a real electrical razor device - Device vibrates to even better imitate a real hair clipper (iPhone only) - The proximity sensor or camera allows to play a cutting sound when the razor touches hair! - Unlock various devices including a chainsaw, metal detector, taser and even a zombie! - Customize the device color, background and sound! Disclaimer: the app does not actually shave hair... (d'oh!)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hair Trimmer Prank! at 30K against The Magic Shell!'s 296. Hair Trimmer Prank! also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 10 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. The Magic Shell! sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Hair Trimmer Prank! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Hair Trimmer Prank! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hair Trimmer Prank! has 30K ratings behind it against 296, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of The Magic Shell!'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Hair Trimmer Prank!'s.
The Magic Shell! ships an update every 10 months, Hair Trimmer Prank! every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Magic Shell! | Hair Trimmer Prank! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (296 ratings) | 4.5 (30K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.7% of reviews | 75.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 296 | 30K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | RGSD | First Class Media B.V. |
Customer experience
The Magic Shell!
Hair Trimmer Prank!
Bugs and requests
The Magic Shell!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hair Trimmer Prank!
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes when trying to use the razor
- Vibration feature does not work as expected
Requested features
3 requests- More sound effects and prank options
- Ability to adjust volume/sound quality
- Customizable backgrounds and razor designs
In-app purchases
The Magic Shell!
- Userdefined Answers$0.99
- My Answers 1$1.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
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- My Answers 2$2.99
- My Answers 3$3.99
Hair Trimmer Prank!
- Unlock All Items$0.99
- Unlock background: Water drops$0.99
- Remove Ads for Razor Prank$1.99
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- Unlock Geiger Counter$1.99
- Unlock Stun Gun / Taser Prank$1.99
- Unlock Goat$1.99
- Unlock Chainsaw$1.99
- Unlock Metal Detector$1.99
- Unlock Zombie$1.99
- Unlock Everything$3.99
Questions
Is The Magic Shell! free?
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Do The Magic Shell! or Hair Trimmer Prank! have ads?
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