Vision vs Cythion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vision
This app uses your iPhone's camera to scan and identify playing cards in a face-up spread. It can display the order of detected cards and show any missing ones. Basic functionality is available for free, with a subscription unlocking all features.
- Capture card spreads via video stream
- Detect and display card order
- Show missing cards
- Supports regular Poker-Playing cards
- Fast detection (under 1 second)
- Variety of settings
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IMPORTANT: That you really can use the app, you have to make an in-app purchase. Without the in-app purchase, you will have only some basic functionality to verify, that the app does really what you expect. A face-up spread of playing cards can be captured via the video-stream from the back camera of the iPhone. The order of the playing cards will be detected and can be displayed. All missing cards can be displayed too. All regular Poker-Playing cards (Bicycle, Phoenix) are detected. Also the new Phoenix Large Index Deck is supported. Important: Jokers are NOT detected! The detection and analysis works very fast (faster than 1 second). The app has a variety of different settings. To unlock the whole functionality, you can purchase the monthly subscription "Full Access". With this subscription you unlock (for the time periode of the subscription) all features of Vision. In addition to that, it also unlocks (for the same time periode) all in-app purchases of the companion app Vision:Tricks. If you do purchase the subscription, please note: • The subscription of "Full Access" is running one month. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy and Terms of use: https://www.vision-tricks.com/app_access/info/terms-and-privacy-policy.php
Cythion
This app allows you to perform a mind-reading magic trick where a past video prediction matches a spectator's dice roll. It works without any internet connection or phone interaction, making the magic seem entirely yours.
- Past video prediction of dice roll
- No phone interaction required
- Works offline (no internet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)
- Biometric authentication for security
- Instant performance via 3D Touch
- No external devices or assistants needed
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◆For THE FIRST TIME EVER a magic trick app is giving you the power to show a video of prediction of yours in the past that is revealing a dice roll in the present while your iPhone is away from you from the very beginning of the trick! ◆ Welcome to CYTHION! ▶MIND BLOWING EFFECT - Show a video to a spectator of a prediction you made sometime in the past. - Move away from your iPhone and ask him to cover it with his one hand in order to prevent any optical or sound recognition while throwing an ORDINARY dice with the other. - When the dice stops, prompt him to remove his hand and press the "Play" button! - Your prediction on the video matches the exact number of the spectator's dice throw! - You can prompt the spectator to check and confirm that ALL POSSIBLE wireless communication on your iPhone are turned OFF (WiFi, Bluetooth, even GSM Network(!)), in order to block the phone's ability to send or receive any kind of information! Your audience will never suspect that an app is involved so all of the credit goes to YOU! ▶NO LIMITATIONS •The magician NEVER touches the screen of the phone, not a single touch •NO internet connection •NO GSM Network •NO Wi-Fi or Bluetooth access •NO "leave and pick your device" tricks •NO assistant •NO voice recognition •NO camera / proximity sensor (optical recognition) •NO other devices •NO "fake websites/interfaces" tricks ▶EXTRA FEATURES •You can perform Cythion to anyone ◆ anytime ◆ anywhere! Use “Quick action” feature via 3D Touch to perform the trick instantly! •The secret of the trick is protected from unauthorised users by using iOS Biometric authentication! Cythion is a professional magic trick app that uses an advanced algorithm that has NEVER been used by ANY other app available on the store! An inaccessible secret to anyone but you, that will captivate your audience and blow their mind away! It is intended for entertainment purposes only / does not provide any real mind reading abilities. For any questions/comments please visit Cythion’s Official Website : http://onetwo.gr/map TV broadcasting/ WEB casting rights are reserved! You will need written consent from OneTwo P.C. : http://onetwo.gr
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vision at 83% against Cythion's 0%. Vision also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Cythion's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support 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
Vision is free to download; Cythion costs $1.99 up front. Vision sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Cythion asks for nothing beyond the download.
Vision ships an update every 2 months, Cythion every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vision | Cythion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Eisele | Ioannis Gkortsos |
Customer experience
Vision
Cythion
In-app purchases
Vision
- Full access$9.991 Month
Cythion
No in-app purchases






