Comparison

Magic Lie Detector vs Impaler

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic Lie Detector

This entertainment app uses a simulated scan to guess a spectator's chosen card after they answer questions. It offers customizable routines and is easy to learn and perform for amazing reactions.

Highlights
  • Simulated lie detection for card guessing
  • Customizable questions and routines
  • Easy to learn in 3 minutes
  • Performable with an ordinary deck of cards
  • Creates amazing audience reactions
Features
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This app is intended for entertainment purposes only and does not provide true Lie Detector functionality. Amazing magic on your iPhone created by World Champion Magician, SOMA. Magic Lie Detector is a pure miracle performed in the spectator’s hands. It is so unbelievable that it will leave the audience speechless and amazed. * The basic effect * The spectator selects a card from an ordinary deck of cards. You take out your phone and launch Magic Lie Detector. The app asks a series of questions from the spectator regarding her card. She can lie or tell the truth completely up to her. After every question, the app scans her finger and successfully decides if she is telling the truth or lying. For the final scan, ​the spectator places both her fingers on the phone and the app tells exactly what card she has chosen. * Custom options * Magic Lie Detector is a 100% customizable app. Whether you want to add some extra questions to the basic effect or create a completely new routine of your own, it doesn’t matter, it is ALL POSSIBLE with Magic Lie Detector. * Quick Facts * - Learn in 3 minutes - Easy to perform - Amazing reactions - In your pocket all the time - Fully customizable - So much fun!

About

Impaler

A professional tool for magicians and mentalists to enhance live performances. Create custom setups and discreetly display information on iPhone and Apple Watch for magic and mentalism routines.

Highlights
  • Customizable setups
  • Discreet information display
  • iPhone and Apple Watch support
  • Import custom screenshots
  • Define text areas for routines
  • Designed for live magic
Features
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Impaler – Magic Performance Assistant Impaler is a professional tool designed for magicians and mentalists to enhance their live performances. Create powerful and impossible-looking effects using customizable setups and discreet information display on both iPhone and Apple Watch. Key Features • Import and configure custom screenshots • Define precise text areas for your routines • Clean and minimal interface for fast setup • Discreet information display during performance • Apple Watch companion for real-time viewing • Designed for live magic and mentalism Built for Performers Impaler is not a trick by itself — it is a powerful assistant that helps you structure and execute your routines smoothly. Perfect for: • Mentalism • Prediction effects • Custom routines Privacy & Usage Impaler does not collect personal data. All configurations are created and controlled by the performer. Disclaimer This app is intended for entertainment purposes only and is designed specifically for magic performances.

Screenshots

Magic Lie Detector4 screens
Impaler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Impaler at 100% against Magic Lie Detector's 0%. Impaler also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Magic Lie Detector's advantage is price ($6.99 vs $99.99) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Magic Lie Detector costs $6.99 and Impaler $99.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Impaler holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Magic Lie Detector's written reviews are positive against 100% of Impaler's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Magic Lie Detector versus Impaler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic Lie DetectorImpaler
Price$6.99 — better$99.99
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoma Show Ltd.Nahapet Arshakyan

Customer experience

Magic Lie Detector

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Impaler

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Magic Lie Detector

No in-app purchases

None

Impaler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Lie Detector free?
Magic Lie Detector costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Impaler free?
Impaler costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Magic Lie Detector or Impaler?
Impaler is rated higher. Magic Lie Detector averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Impaler averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Magic Lie Detector or Impaler have ads?
Neither Magic Lie Detector nor Impaler shows ads.

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