# Clarion MF2 vs Magic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magic at 30% against Clarion MF2's 0%. Magic also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (819 vs 10). Clarion MF2's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Magic holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic has 819 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Clarion MF2's written reviews are positive against 30% of Magic's.

Clarion MF2 ships an update every 6 months, Magic every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clarion MF2 | Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clarion-mf2/id934958508/reviews) | **[2.3 (819 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lantern/id1479587050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **819** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **29.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#174** |
| Size | 4 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Interactive Technologies, Inc. (KS)](https://appshunter.io/developer/505481415) | [shenzhen ELK Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491353983) |

## What reviewers say

### Clarion MF2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clarion-mf2/id934958508)

Control your Clarion marine radio functions remotely from your iOS device. View song and station information on a 2-line display with a maximum operating range of 100 feet. Requires a Clarion MF2 Marine Wi-Fi Module.

**Highlights:** Radio app remote control, 2-line text display, 100-ft maximum operating range, Smartphone and tablet compatible, Salt/fog exposure resistant module

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lantern/id1479587050)

**Currently charting:** #174 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Control your RGBIC LED strips with this app. Adjust brightness, colors, dynamic modes, and scenes. Sync lights to music, set timers, and customize pixel configurations for a personalized lighting experience.

**Highlights:** Color control, Dimming and grading, Dynamic modes and scenes, Music rhythm sync, Timer settings, Pixel and line sequence customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great product
- 👍 Lots of color options and effects
- 🎨 Decent app functionality
- 💡 Music sync feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🔌 Unreliable remote and app control
- 🎨 Limited color customization
- 🤔 Confusing UI and settings
- 🔒 Security/privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Colors not displaying correctly
- Lights not responding to app commands
- App crashing or not connecting
- Scheduled timers not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add holiday-themed color presets
- Allow custom color/pattern creation
- Improve music integration
- Add Siri/HomeKit support
- Provide better instructions and troubleshooting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clarion MF2 free?

Clarion MF2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic free?

Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Clarion MF2 or Magic?

Magic is rated higher. Clarion MF2 averages 2.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Magic averages 2.3 from 819 ratings.

### Do Clarion MF2 or Magic have ads?

Neither Clarion MF2 nor Magic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clarion MF2 or Magic?

Clarion MF2 ships an update every 6 months, and Magic every 5 weeks. Most recently, Clarion MF2 was updated on September 13, 2026 and Magic on September 25, 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.*