# The Stranger vs Marty's Magic Meter

The clearest difference is rating: The Stranger at 4.9 against Marty's Magic Meter's 4.3. The Stranger also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 67%) and ratings volume (86 vs 8). Marty's Magic Meter's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Stranger sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Marty's Magic Meter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Stranger holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Stranger has 86 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of The Stranger's written reviews are positive against 67% of Marty's Magic Meter's.

The Stranger ships an update fortnightly, Marty's Magic Meter every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Stranger | Marty's Magic Meter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stranger/id1397183489/reviews)** | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/martys-magic-meter/id1494436752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **95.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 246 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Levit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397183488) | [YitYat Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/294709521) |

## What reviewers say

### The Stranger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stranger/id1397183489)

This app enables performers to create impossible moments where a random stranger reveals information chosen by the audience. It supports various revelations, including playing cards, words, numbers, and names, with international language support for a global audience.

**Highlights:** Reveal chosen playing cards, Reveal thought-of words, Reveal numbers from addresses, Reveal names of loved ones, International language support, Customizable phone screen language

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activate Friend Auto Texting | $3.99 | per month |
| Live to Pro (1 month) | $18.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access Autocrib AI | $29.00 | per month |
| Live to Pro (1 year) | $199.99 | per year |
| Recording: Poor Cell Reception | $14.99 | one-time |
| Recording: Memdeck | $14.99 | one-time |
| Nail Writer Revelation | $49.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Lite | $49.99 | one-time |
| Book Test Revelation | $99.99 | one-time |
| Activate Friend Auto Texting | $99.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Live From Lite | $149.00 | one-time |
| Playing Card revelation | $149.99 | one-time |
| Listen Revelation | $199.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade To Live From Trial | $299.00 | one-time |
| Stranger system | $999.99 | one-time |


### Marty's Magic Meter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/martys-magic-meter/id1494436752)

This app transforms your phone into a magic device capable of detecting various things, from a friend's intelligence to a wizard's presence. Perform impressive magic tricks for your friends with customizable devices and sounds, keeping them guessing your secret.

**Highlights:** Phone as a magic device, Multiple detector types, Customizable device names, Secret trick for users, Spinner with controlled outcomes, Accomplice mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Stranger free?

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

### Is Marty's Magic Meter free?

Marty's Magic Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Stranger or Marty's Magic Meter?

The Stranger is rated higher. The Stranger averages 4.9 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Marty's Magic Meter averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do The Stranger or Marty's Magic Meter have ads?

Neither The Stranger nor Marty's Magic Meter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Stranger or Marty's Magic Meter?

The Stranger ships an update fortnightly, and Marty's Magic Meter every 3 days. Most recently, The Stranger was updated on October 9, 2026 and Marty's Magic Meter on October 7, 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.*