# MagicTrace vs JustPause

The clearest difference is rating: JustPause at 5.0 against MagicTrace's 1.5. MagicTrace's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MagicTrace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and JustPause sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JustPause holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagicTrace has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MagicTrace ships an update fortnightly, JustPause every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MagicTrace | JustPause |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magictrace/id884484640/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justpause-app-blocker/id6759928816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nobuhiro Watanabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/590303359) | [Ermek Tanikulov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881692315) |

## What reviewers say

### MagicTrace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magictrace/id884484640)

This app allows you to trace images directly from paper onto your smartphone or tablet. It eliminates the need for tracing paper or lightboxes, enabling sketching, drawing, and even character learning on the go. Capture inspiration and draw landscapes instantly.

**Highlights:** Trace images from paper, No tracing paper or lightbox needed, Sketching and drawing tool, Character learning aid, Capture and draw landscapes, Uses device tilt for tracing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove the ad. | $2.99 | one-time |


### JustPause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/justpause-app-blocker/id6759928816)

This app helps you manage distracting applications by requiring a short breathing or exercise session to unlock them for a limited time. It tracks your usage and allows controlled removal of restricted apps.

**Highlights:** Block distracting apps, Unlock via breathing exercises, Unlock via physical exercises, Timed access sessions, Smart usage timer, Usage tracking, Controlled app removal

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JustPause Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| JustPause Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| JustPause Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| JustPause Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MagicTrace free?

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

### Is JustPause free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MagicTrace or JustPause?

JustPause is rated higher. MagicTrace averages 1.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while JustPause averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MagicTrace or JustPause have ads?

Neither MagicTrace nor JustPause shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MagicTrace or JustPause?

MagicTrace ships an update fortnightly, and JustPause every 11 days. Most recently, MagicTrace was updated on November 1, 2026 and JustPause on November 9, 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.*