# SLP Assistant vs Magic

The clearest difference is rating: Magic at 2.3 against SLP Assistant's 1.0. Magic also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and ratings volume (855 vs 1). SLP Assistant's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic has 855 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SLP Assistant's written reviews are positive against 30% of Magic's.

SLP Assistant ships an update monthly, Magic every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SLP Assistant | Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slp-assistant/id978301577/reviews) | **[2.3 (855 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-lantern/id1479587050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **855** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **29.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#173** |
| Size | 41 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu XGimi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552875235) | [shenzhen ELK Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491353983) |

## What reviewers say

### SLP Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slp-assistant/id978301577)

Control projectors wirelessly from your smartphone. This application allows for seamless operation of compatible projector devices through your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Wireless projector operation, Smartphone control, Remote device management, Easy setup

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magic

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

**Currently charting:** #173 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 SLP Assistant free?

SLP Assistant 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, SLP Assistant or Magic?

Magic is rated higher. SLP Assistant averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Magic averages 2.3 from 855 ratings.

### Do SLP Assistant or Magic have ads?

Neither SLP Assistant nor Magic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SLP Assistant or Magic?

SLP Assistant ships an update monthly, and Magic every 5 weeks. Most recently, SLP Assistant was updated on November 1, 2026 and Magic on November 7, 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.*