Comparison

Vision vs Rockstar Magic

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

Rockstar Magic

Features
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Take your mentalism game to the next level with the power of Rockstar Magic! Bedazzle your friends as you start to tell a story of a photo you took. What comes next is totally up to you and how you tell the story - you can be the prophet, or make them the prophet! At the very end, you will reveal the photo on your phone that made all of the actions and predictions come true. With Rockstar Magic, you can enjoy: -Multiple tricks to choose from -Easy way to redo predictions -Easy reset -Logs -Custom mappings Please note that this trick requires the Rockstar bluetooth remote to operate.

Screenshots

Vision2 screens
Rockstar Magic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rockstar Magic at none against Vision's 1. Vision's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0.1). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Vision sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Rockstar Magic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vision ships an update every 2 months, Rockstar Magic every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vision versus Rockstar Magic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisionRockstar Magic
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB92 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMartin EiselePenguin Magic

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vision

Subscriptions1
  • Full access$9.991 Month
None

Rockstar Magic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vision free?
Vision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rockstar Magic free?
Rockstar Magic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vision or Rockstar Magic have ads?
Neither Vision nor Rockstar Magic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vision or Rockstar Magic?
Vision ships an update every 2 months, and Rockstar Magic every 29 months. Most recently, Vision was updated on October 18, 2026 and Rockstar Magic on October 11, 2026.

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