# Diverter vs ThoughtCast

The clearest difference is price: ThoughtCast at Free against Diverter's $59.99. ThoughtCast also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 18.6). Diverter's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (30 vs 4). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

ThoughtCast is free to download; Diverter costs $59.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Diverter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diverter has 30 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Diverter ships an update every 10 days, ThoughtCast every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diverter | ThoughtCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $59.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diverter/id1081486684/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thoughtcast/id1311918486/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **10.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marc Kerstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/821255617) | [AndEtc, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1311918485) |

## What reviewers say

### Diverter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diverter/id1081486684)

This app allows you to make calls and transmit information to an accomplice while simultaneously dialing a random phone number. It offers multiple peeking methods and integrates with various other apps and lists for enhanced functionality in magic performances.

**Highlights:** Transmit information to an accomplice, Dial random phone numbers, Multiple peeking methods (Audio Peek, Web Peek), DFB List and Gyro List support, Integrates with other magic apps, Card Clock Swipe Input, International number format support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ThoughtCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thoughtcast/id1311918486)

This app works with a special sensor board and magnetic ring to reveal what an audience member writes or draws from a distance. It offers various modes for different effects and can even send drawings to an Apple Watch with an additional purchase.

**Highlights:** Remote viewing of written/drawn content, Scales and displays drawings clearly, Touch to Peek mode, Customizable Zone Mode, Timer Mode, Apple Watch integration (additional purchase)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diverter free?

Diverter costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ThoughtCast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Diverter or ThoughtCast?

Diverter is rated higher. Diverter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while ThoughtCast averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Diverter or ThoughtCast have ads?

Neither Diverter nor ThoughtCast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Diverter or ThoughtCast?

Diverter ships an update every 10 days, and ThoughtCast every 2 weeks. Most recently, Diverter was updated on September 22, 2026 and ThoughtCast on June 1, 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.*