Best CTRL’d alternatives: apps like CTRL’d

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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9 free apps

Updated October 2026

matthew wright

Whether you want more options like CTRL’d or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to CTRL’d

The Grid - Magic Trick App by Javier Franco

Close Up, Stage and Streaming

Editor's Choice

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0.0(0 ratings)

Free

SvenGallery by Chetan Mehta

A not for laymen asset

Strong Contender

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5.0(1 ratings)

Free

This app digitally recreates the classic Svengali card trick using images. Spectators select a photo, and all images in the gallery instantly transform into the chosen one, offering a modern magic illusion.

iTelekinect 2 by Grigor Rostami

Move things with your MIND!

Worth Considering

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5.0(4 ratings)

$19.99

Create the illusion of moving objects with your mind using your iPhone or iPad. This app offers multiple input methods for controlling virtual effects, perfect for entertaining friends.

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by Bjorn Orri Saemundsson

Free

Create stunning visual illusions with two images. Define interactive zones to cut and paste elements in real-time, making objects appear, transform, or vanish. Perfect for magicians looking to elevate their performances with dynamic effects.

Create seamless visual effectsUse primary and swap imagesDefine interactive zones for transformations

SAM by Christian Grace

by Magic Monthly LTD

Free

Enhance magic performances with a companion app that generates natural-sounding synonyms for spectator words. This tool adds believability and mystery by replacing exact predictions with clever alternatives, ensuring seamless integration with other magic apps.

Generate natural synonyms for wordsAutomatic clipboard copyingIntegrates with magic apps like Inject

All Seeing Eye - Magic Anagram

The Ultimate Anagramming Tool!

Free

This app allows you to perform magic tricks by secretly revealing words thought of by spectators. It uses a sophisticated anagram engine and offers various methods for inputting word lists and revealing the word discreetly.

Secretly reveals spectator-thought-of wordsAnagram engine for word deductionMultiple word list input methods

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free with in-app purchases

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TheStrangerX

by Jonathan Levit Consulting

Free

This tool enables magicians and mentalists to create impossible effects by having a spectator dial a number and hear a stranger reveal their thoughts. It features conversation recording, a marketplace for sharing performances, AI transcription, and community forums.

Spectator dials unknown number to hear thoughts revealedConversation recording within the appMarketplace for sharing and downloading performer recordings

by Jonathan Levit Consulting

Free

Enhance presentations and performances with interactive audience participation. Create magical coincidences and high-impact visuals using customizable collages on spectators' phones. Perfect for speakers, magicians, and presenters seeking a memorable experience.

Audience participationCustomizable collagesMagical coincidence effects

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free with in-app purchases

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Hydra Pro by Shameer Salim

by Shameer Salim

Free

This tool allows magicians and mentalists to create dynamic prediction templates that update an Instagram bio with real-time spectator input. It offers various capture methods and output destinations for seamless performance integration.

Dynamic Instagram bio updatesMultiple capture methods (API, cards, numbers, book tests)Various output destinations

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free with in-app purchases

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