ThoughtCast vs Duality Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ThoughtCast
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.
- 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)
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The New Revolution in Mentalism is HERE! Combined with a specially designed sensor board, the ThoughtCast lets you see anything your audience member writes or draws from across the room. Just slip the board into a standard folio pad, put the included ring magnet on or inside any pen, pencil, whiteboard or permanent marker, and ThoughtCast does the rest! ThoughtCast scales your spectators drawing and displays it in a way that is easy to read, making this the perfect tool for mentalists. Also included with ThoughtCast are several different modes, including Touch to Peek, Fully Customizable Zone Mode, and Timer Mode. All of our modes are described in detail at thoughtcastapp.com! Plus, with an additional purchase, you can even receive your spectators drawing onto your Apple Watch, with the help of our built in Watch Mode! For hardware availability, and if you have any other questions, please visit thoughtcastapp.com for all the information!
Duality Pro
This app allows magicians to embed audience-thought-of numbers, words, or images into pre-recorded videos for astonishing performances. It offers a user-friendly interface for quick setup and can project videos onto large screens.
- Embed thoughts into videos
- User-friendly interface
- Large screen projection mode
- Customizable videos
- 11 input methods
- Easy Mode setup
- Includes generic videos
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Duality Pro, now available on the App Store, offers a remarkable effect that redefines the boundaries of magic. This app allows magicians to astound audiences by seamlessly embedding their thought-of numbers, words, or images into a pre-recorded video. The ability to materialize personal thoughts into a visual medium is not only astonishing but also adds a contemporary twist to traditional magic. The app's ease of use is another key feature, appealing to both new and experienced magicians. Its user-friendly interface ensures quick, hassle-free setup, allowing performers to focus on their creativity and performance rather than getting bogged down with technical details. In essence, Duality Pro is more than just a tool; it's a revolutionary step in the world of magic, combining astonishing effects with simplicity and technological sophistication. It's an invitation to magicians to try it now and experience the future of magic in their performances. Play it BIG. You can also project the video on a large screen, to generate a great stage attraction (using a special mode that projects onto the screen). User-friendly Interface The one-time set-up (per video) takes only a few minutes It's always in your pocket, ready to perform The video is totally customizable. Apply your creativity and embellish it with your own style Both Portrait (for mobile) and Landscape (for large screens) are enabled Easy to set up (only 3 taps) – even easier to perform You show your spectators a video of yourself (or an assistant or an animated character) on your mobile screen, and ask a volunteer to think of any number (or name, picture, drawing, etc.). Towards the end of your own video, the item thought-of suddenly appears - embedded in the video. BOOOOOM!!! some extra info: 11 different input methods, to suit your preference Choose from 11 easy ways to send info to the video. Pick your favorite method and whether you want to send details before, during, or just 2 seconds before the prediction time, it's all possible. Just set it once and enjoy! Easy Mode An extra user-friendly interface that enables you to set up a new video in just 2-3 minutes, by setting only 3 parameters. Generic Videos The app includes a few ready-to-perform videos prepared by leading magicians. Just learn the input method (1 minute) and you are ready to perform. Users are required to pay for a Lifetime access in order to use the app. - Lifetime Access. - Lifetime duration. - 249$ Privacy policy and terms of use: https://www.cobra-magic.com/pages/privacy-policy-of-duality-3 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
ThoughtCast and Duality Pro both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ThoughtCast's written reviews are positive against 56% of Duality Pro's. ThoughtCast also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 12.0). Duality Pro's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Duality Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. ThoughtCast asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for ThoughtCast against 4.1 for Duality Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of ThoughtCast's written reviews are positive against 56% of Duality Pro's.
ThoughtCast ships an update every 2 weeks, Duality Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ThoughtCast | Duality Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 4.1 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 55.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.2 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 360 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AndEtc, Inc. | Yaniv Levy |
Customer experience
ThoughtCast
Duality Pro
In-app purchases
ThoughtCast
No in-app purchases
Duality Pro
- Duality Pro$12.991 Month
- 3D Dash$0.99
- Extension features$149.99
- Pro upgrade$149.99
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- Lifetime Access2 variants$249.99







