Galaxy AI Is Now Magica AI and My Review Changed

Updated August 29, 2026

I need to update my original Galaxy.ai review because Galaxy.ai is no longer Galaxy.ai.

It is now called Magica AI.

The product still exists. My account still works. My credits and previous work did not vanish into the AI void.

But the platform changed enough that my old review is no longer an accurate description of what you get.

When I first reviewed Galaxy.ai, it felt like an enormous warehouse of AI tools. There were separate tools for image generation, video, audio, writing, avatars, research, and a pile of other things.

Now the experience is much more centered around one main product called the Super Agent or Agentic Chat.

There is still a tools section. It is just much more stripped down than it used to be.

I still like Magica AI. I still think it can do a lot. I just do not use it as much as I used Galaxy.ai, and I preferred the old layout.

That is the honest update.

Why Galaxy.ai became Magica AI

I have seen people speculate that the name changed because Samsung was getting involved or threatening legal action because Samsung also uses the Galaxy name for its AI products.

I had the same thought.

I cannot verify that claim, though. I have not found an official statement from Magica or a documented lawsuit from Samsung confirming it.

The Magica help center identifies Magica as its own AI platform and says it is not related to Samsung Galaxy phones. The mobile app is still listed under GALAXYAI INC, which connects the current app to the old company and product.

The simplest version is this.

Galaxy.ai rebranded to Magica AI in 2026. The reason for the name change has not been publicly confirmed.

I would not repeat the Samsung lawsuit theory as a fact.

What Magica AI is now

The old Galaxy.ai pitch was easy to understand. Pay for one platform and access a huge collection of AI models and tools from one dashboard.

The current Magica pitch is different.

Magica wants to be an autonomous AI assistant that figures out which model, tool, or workflow is needed for the task.

The current app description says Magica can work with chat, image, video, audio, coding, and research models. It also advertises web browsing, file storage, cloud computing, connectors, reusable skills, and API or MCP support.

That sounds more sophisticated than the old interface.

In practice, the big difference is that I am not browsing a giant menu of individual tools the way I used to.

I describe what I want in chat, and Magica is supposed to decide how to handle it.

The old tools did not necessarily disappear

This is the part that confused me.

When I opened Magica after the transition, I immediately noticed that the tools area looked much smaller. The old platform had a massive collection of obvious, specific options.

You could look for things like an image generator, an AI headshot tool, a YouTube summarizer, an image upscaler, a voice changer, a background remover, or a video generator.

Now, many of those functions appear to be handled through the main agent experience instead.

So technically, Magica may still be able to perform many of the same tasks. The difference is how you access them.

You may not see a big button for every individual tool anymore. You may need to explain the task in chat and let the agent choose the workflow.

That is probably a more modern product direction.

I also think the current chat is more advanced than the old chat. It has improved navigation, projects, memories, attachments, model selection, richer responses, and better organization around ongoing work.

The problem is that I liked being able to see the tools.

I am a basement nerd. I like knowing what I am using. I like comparing models. I like clicking through weird tools just to see what they do.

The old Galaxy.ai interface made that easy.

The new Magica experience is more streamlined, but it also feels less exploratory to me.

What I still use Magica AI for

I mainly use Magica for tasks that benefit from access to multiple AI capabilities in one place.

That includes:

Brainstorming content ideas
Research and summarization
Rewriting and editing
Building outlines
Working with uploaded files
Generating images
Creating basic video concepts
Planning SEO content
Organizing projects
Testing different AI responses
Turning rough ideas into usable drafts

I also like the idea of being able to ask one agent to handle a multi-step task instead of manually moving between several tools.

For example, I could ask it to research a topic, organize the findings, create an outline, draft supporting content, and save the files in one project.

That is more convenient than opening six tabs and playing subscription roulette.

The question is whether Magica executes the whole process well enough to justify giving up the control of the old interface.

Sometimes it does.

Sometimes I would rather just use a dedicated tool.

The current Magica AI experience

The biggest improvement is the agent-style workflow.

I do not have to know which model is best for every job. I can explain the task in normal language and let Magica determine what it needs.

That is useful for people who do not want to learn the differences between every model, image engine, video model, and research assistant.

The current experience also appears more focused on completing work rather than simply generating one answer.

The app advertises the ability to browse the web, work with files, connect to other services, create assets, and manage longer projects.

That is a bigger goal than “choose a chatbot from a dropdown.”

The downside is that autonomous systems can feel less predictable.

When I used the old Galaxy.ai tools, I had a better idea of what I was launching. I could choose a specific tool and see the available settings.

With an agent, some of that decision-making happens behind the scenes.

That can save time. It can also make troubleshooting more annoying when the output is not what I expected.

Magica AI pricing and credits

Pricing can change, so check the current Magica pricing and account options before subscribing.

The mobile app is free to download with in-app purchases. The Apple listing currently shows a monthly premium option at $14.99 and an annual option at $150.

The web version has also promoted different pricing, including lower annual offers and lifetime access deals. Those offers have changed over time, so I would not rely on an old review or screenshot before paying.

The credit system still matters.

You are not getting unlimited use of every expensive AI model just because you pay for one subscription. Text chats and basic tasks generally use fewer credits. High-end image and video generation can use a lot more.

This is where the math can get weird.

A plan can look inexpensive until you run several expensive generations. Then your credits disappear faster than expected and you are looking at top-up options.

I still do not love that the credit cost is not always obvious before running a task.

Read the current credit details carefully. Look for:

How many credits are included
Which tasks use the most credits
Whether unused credits roll over
How extra credits are priced
What happens after a failed generation
What the cancellation and refund terms say
Whether a lifetime offer includes ongoing credits or only platform access

Do not buy a lifetime plan based on my old Galaxy.ai math. The product and offers have changed.

Where Magica AI falls short

My biggest complaint is the loss of clarity.

The old Galaxy.ai platform had too many tools, but at least I could see what was available.

The current version feels cleaner, but the tools section is much less impressive. If you loved Galaxy.ai because it felt like a giant catalog of AI products, Magica may feel like a downgrade.

I also miss the old workflow.

It was fun to compare models and try oddly specific tools. I could move from a writing assistant to an image generator to a video tool without asking one central agent to interpret the request.

The current chat may technically be able to handle many of those same tasks. I just do not enjoy using it as much.

That matters.

A tool can be powerful and still be less useful to me if the workflow gets in my way.

The credit system is another concern. Expensive generations can drain the monthly allowance quickly, especially with video and higher-quality image models.

Customer support and billing clarity are also worth watching. User reviews on the Google Play listing include complaints about credit usage, reduced free credits, and frustration after the rebrand.

The Apple App Store listing shows a stronger current rating, but reviews still mention the credit system and the difference between the old and new experience.

Who should use Magica AI now

Magica AI makes the most sense for people who want one AI workspace instead of several separate subscriptions.

It may be useful for:

Freelancers
Small business owners
Marketers
Content creators
SEO professionals
People who need occasional image or video generation
People who want help with multi-step projects
Curious AI users who do not want to learn every individual model

It is less appealing for someone who wants one specific tool and uses it heavily every day.

If you generate hundreds of images, produce professional video constantly, or need exact control over one model, a dedicated subscription may still be better.

Magica is more of a flexible generalist.

That is both its strength and its limitation.

My updated Magica AI review

I still like Magica AI.

I still use it.

I still think it can technically do many of the things Galaxy.ai did before.

But I do not use it as much as I did when the platform gave me a huge, visible collection of separate tools.

The new agentic chat is more advanced. The product direction makes sense. It is easier for a casual user to describe a goal instead of choosing the right model and workflow manually.

For me, the old way felt better.

I liked seeing all the options. I liked testing different tools. I liked knowing exactly what I was launching.

Magica AI is not a worthless replacement. It is a reworked version of the same platform with a much stronger focus on one autonomous assistant.

If you are considering it now, evaluate Magica as an AI agent first. Do not expect the old Galaxy.ai dashboard with thousands of obvious tools waiting in the sidebar.

That is not what this product feels like anymore.

My original review was based on a tool warehouse.

My current review is based on a more sophisticated assistant that still has access to a lot of capabilities, but makes you work through the chat to reach them.

That is a meaningful change.

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I also participated in Galaxy.ai’s task reward program. All opinions are my own and based on my actual use of the platform. I do not recommend tools I have not tested myself.

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