Comparison

Vision vs Maxim 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
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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

Maxim magic

Instantly calculate and discreetly reveal any freely named card from a spectator-shuffled deck. Offers multiple reveal methods, including counting to specific dates or spelling card names, with zero memory work or math required. Perfect for magicians of all skill levels.

Highlights
  • Instant card reveal calculation
  • Spectator-shuffled deck support
  • Multiple customizable reveal methods
  • Zero memory work or math
  • Works with any card stack
  • Covert phone usage
Features
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"A lot of apps come and go with trends. Maxim lives on my homescreen. It's genius." - Christian Grace MAXIM is a covert app that instantly calculates and discreetly delivers to you the perfect hands-off reveal for any freely named card in a deck that's been mixed by the spectators. Effect: You hand the spectator a deck. (in any stack of your choice). They "shuffle" the deck under the table or behind their back whilst freely naming any card. Let's say the name the "King of Diamonds". They bring the deck out and immediately you know up to three different ways that they can reveal their own card. For example; They deal down to the exact date of the month and their card is exactly there! All without any brain work, math, no nothing. Allowing you to be fully engaged in your performance. Any random card at any arbitrary number is more impressive to magicians than laymen. But when the number has meaning, whether it's counting to their birthday, spelling the card's name or even counting to the exact date of the year, the boring old ACAAN takes on new life, feels more personal and more importantly more magical. The beauty of maxim, unlike most other apps, is that your phone is used in a covert way, and to the spectator has nothing to do with the trick. Easy to do. Perfect for beginners. You do not need to know any stack. There is zero memory work. No mental math at all. Works in any language and can be fully customized. Works with any stack in the world. Including a visual stack editor. Every reveal can be fully customized. Multiple input options. Multiple peek options including notifications. Customizable spectator profiles to take MAXIM to miracle status. MAXIM is an app that lives on your phone. With you everywhere you go. Ready to perform at a moment's notice anywhere, anytime. Never before has it been so easy, to perform such unexplainable miracles. With MAXIM, now you can.

Screenshots

Vision2 screens
Maxim magic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vision at 83% against Maxim magic's 33%. Maxim magic's advantage is rating (3.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Vision sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and Maxim magic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Maxim magic holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maxim magic has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Vision's written reviews are positive against 33% of Maxim magic'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, Maxim magic every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Vision versus Maxim magic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisionMaxim magic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)3.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin EiseleMurphy's Magic

Customer experience

Vision

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Maxim magic

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Vision

Subscriptions1
  • Full access$9.991 Month
1 purchases

Maxim magic

One-time1
  • Maxim App$24.99

Questions

Is Vision free?
Vision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maxim magic free?
Maxim magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vision or Maxim magic?
Maxim magic is rated higher. Vision averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Maxim magic averages 3.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Vision or Maxim magic have ads?
Neither Vision nor Maxim magic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vision or Maxim magic?
Vision ships an update every 2 months, and Maxim magic every 6 days. Most recently, Vision was updated on October 18, 2026 and Maxim magic on October 4, 2026.

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