# CHEMION vs Magic Display

CHEMION and Magic Display both sit at 2.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 34% of Magic Display's written reviews are positive against 25% of CHEMION's. Magic Display also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.8 for CHEMION against 2.9 for Magic Display. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 157 and 159 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of CHEMION's written reviews are positive against 34% of Magic Display's.

CHEMION ships an update monthly, Magic Display every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CHEMION | Magic Display |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chemion/id978627051/reviews) | **[2.9 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-display/id1395780650/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 157 | **159** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **33.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 49 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neofect USA, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502048395) | [Tianlang innovation Technology (Shenzhen) Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383171492) |

## What reviewers say

### CHEMION

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chemion/id978627051)

Create personalized LED animations and text displays for various events. React to music with a live audio visualizer or design your own unique patterns and animations to express yourself.

**Highlights:** Personalized text and animations, Real-time animations, Live audio visualization (equalizer), Customizable drawing function, Save and edit LED animations, Premade emotion samples

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Durable hardware - glasses last for years
- ✨ Cool visual effects and animations
- 🎨 Customizable designs and patterns
- 📱 Works well on multiple devices when functioning
- 🔄 Good Bluetooth connectivity when working properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Loading screens stuck indefinitely
- 🔐 Facebook login requirement and broken authentication
- 📉 Performance degradation after updates
- ⚠️ Explorer feature consistently non-functional

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on startup/loading screen
- Facebook login fails or loads indefinitely
- Explorer section crashes or infinite loading
- Equalizer feature crashes entire app
- Search function non-functional

**Requested features**

- Increase animation speed/FPS beyond current limits
- Restore DJ mode for switching between faces
- Allow offline design editing without connected glasses
- Add shuffle option in Explorer
- Restore text scrolling speed customization


### Magic Display

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-display/id1395780650)

Transform your LED screen with custom text, designs, and effects via Bluetooth. This app offers built-in animations, collaborative playback, graffiti tools, and music synchronization for a unique visual experience.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth wireless connection, Custom text and design effects, Built-in display effects, Collaborative playback, Custom graffiti, Music playback synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use once connected
- 🎨 Custom text and drawing features work well
- 🚀 Fast live display updates
- ✨ Fun and visually appealing
- 🔄 Simple connection process when working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth connection failures (most critical issue)
- ❌ Limited customization options
- 🎵 Music functionality severely limited
- 📝 Text character limit too restrictive
- 🎨 Limited color options (fixed quadrants)

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth connection not discovering device
- App crashes when entering text (iOS 17 compatibility issue)
- Display shows upside down
- Apostrophe adds extra space in text
- Music mode crashes when playing

**Requested features**

- Custom animation creation tool
- Ability to upload and play personal music
- Spotify/Apple Music integration
- Customizable color selection
- Larger drawing/DIY canvas area


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CHEMION free?

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

### Is Magic Display free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CHEMION or Magic Display?

Magic Display is rated higher. CHEMION averages 2.8 out of 5 from 157 ratings, while Magic Display averages 2.9 from 159 ratings.

### Do CHEMION or Magic Display have ads?

Neither CHEMION nor Magic Display shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CHEMION or Magic Display?

CHEMION ships an update monthly, and Magic Display every 5 weeks. Most recently, CHEMION was updated on October 15, 2026 and Magic Display on October 16, 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.*