Comparison

Vision vs SameCube

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

SameCube

Perform a magic trick where a photo of a mixed Rubik's cube in your gallery matches an online cube mixed by a spectator. Amaze anyone with this easy-to-use tool, perfect for beginners and experts alike. No prior knowledge of Rubik's cubes is needed.

Highlights
  • Rubik's cube magic trick
  • Photo gallery integration
  • Spectator-controlled online cube
  • Easy for beginners
  • No Rubik's cube knowledge required
  • Immediate reset
Features
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SameCube is an incredible magic trick always handy! Perfect for both beginners and experts, very easy to use, you'll be able to amaze anybody. What is the effect: A photo of a mixed Rubik's cube in your Photo Gallery is exactly the same of an online Rubik's cube mixed by spectator, with his smartphone! Obviously you don't have any other Rubik's cube photo, and you can show to be in your Photo Gallery. So, you can always have a real magic miracle with you! Important points: - When you open the photo, you no longer have to touch the smartphone - Nobody think you're using a magic App - No knowledge of the Rubik's cube is required - Very simple to perform - Can be used anywhere - Immediate reset

Screenshots

Vision2 screens
SameCube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Vision at Free against SameCube's $6.99. Vision also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 53%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). SameCube's advantage is rating (3.0 vs 2.3) and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Vision is free to download; SameCube costs $6.99 up front. Vision sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. SameCube asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SameCube holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Vision's written reviews are positive against 53% of SameCube's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vision ships an update every 2 months, SameCube every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Vision versus SameCube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisionSameCube
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin EiseleManuel Paparella

Customer experience

Vision

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

SameCube

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vision

Subscriptions1
  • Full access$9.991 Month
None

SameCube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vision free?
Vision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SameCube free?
SameCube costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vision or SameCube?
SameCube is rated higher. Vision averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SameCube averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Vision or SameCube have ads?
Neither Vision nor SameCube shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vision or SameCube?
Vision ships an update every 2 months, and SameCube every 14 months. Most recently, Vision was updated on October 24, 2026 and SameCube on October 21, 2026.

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