# ThoughtCast vs MentalPlay PRO X

The clearest difference is price: ThoughtCast at Free against MentalPlay PRO X's $199.99. ThoughtCast also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). MentalPlay PRO X's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0). On ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

ThoughtCast is free to download; MentalPlay PRO X costs $199.99 up front. MentalPlay PRO X sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ThoughtCast asks for nothing beyond the download.

MentalPlay PRO X holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThoughtCast | MentalPlay PRO X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $199.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thoughtcast/id1311918486/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mentalplay-pro-x/id1553951645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 36 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AndEtc, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1311918485) | [Nelson Suarez Arteaga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692733605) |

## 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


### MentalPlay PRO X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mentalplay-pro-x/id1553951645)

Record yourself, upload a video, and add text. This app reveals chosen text or numbers in a pre-recorded video in real-time. Create custom fonts and add predictions with preset videos.

**Highlights:** Real-time video reveals, Add text and numbers, Custom font creation, Numpad video integration, Preset video predictions, Video editing in under a minute

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Url-scheme | $142.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThoughtCast free?

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

### Is MentalPlay PRO X free?

MentalPlay PRO X costs $199.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ThoughtCast or MentalPlay PRO X?

MentalPlay PRO X is rated higher. ThoughtCast averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while MentalPlay PRO X averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ThoughtCast or MentalPlay PRO X have ads?

Neither ThoughtCast nor MentalPlay PRO X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ThoughtCast or MentalPlay PRO X?

ThoughtCast ships an update every 2 weeks, and MentalPlay PRO X every 2 weeks. Most recently, ThoughtCast was updated on November 4, 2026 and MentalPlay PRO X 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.*