# ThoughtCast vs The ReaList

The clearest difference is rating: The ReaList at 4.5 against ThoughtCast's 4.0. The ReaList also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 4). ThoughtCast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The ReaList sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ThoughtCast asks for nothing beyond the download.

The ReaList holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The ReaList has 30 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of ThoughtCast's written reviews are positive against 81% of The ReaList's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ThoughtCast ships an update every 2 weeks, The ReaList fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThoughtCast | The ReaList |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thoughtcast/id1311918486/reviews) | **[4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-realist/id1476768138/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 81.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 36 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AndEtc, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1311918485) | [Grigor Rostami](https://appshunter.io/developer/331480973) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### The ReaList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-realist/id1476768138)

This app enables magicians to perform incredible predictions using a borrowed phone, with no need for their own device. It offers two unique methods for both close-up and stage performances, allowing for instant, examinable magic with customisable presets.

**Highlights:** Perform on a borrowed phone, No phone usage during performance, Two unique prediction methods, Instant reset and multiple predictions, Create and share custom presets, Stage magic for large audiences, Bluetooth remote input

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReaList Free | Free | one-time |
| Full Version | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThoughtCast free?

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

### Is The ReaList free?

The ReaList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ThoughtCast or The ReaList?

The ReaList is rated higher. ThoughtCast averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while The ReaList averages 4.5 from 30 ratings.

### Do ThoughtCast or The ReaList have ads?

Neither ThoughtCast nor The ReaList shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ThoughtCast or The ReaList?

ThoughtCast ships an update every 2 weeks, and The ReaList fortnightly. Most recently, ThoughtCast was updated on November 4, 2026 and The ReaList on November 3, 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.*