Comparison

The Stranger vs Cyber Magic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Stranger

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
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“There are very few effects that transcend ‘magic trick’. ’The Stranger' is one of those effects." -David Regal, "Genii Magazine" “The Stranger” offers unlimited scenarios: A playing card is chosen, a word is thought of from a Book Test, the numbers from someone’s address are named, an envelope is freely selected, or the name of someone’s loved one is offered…and then, a random stranger is called. The audience has a conversation with the stranger and the stranger reveals the information. This is an impossible moment. It leaves the audience with a feeling they cannot explain and they erupt in applause! Not out of a desire to be kind, rather as an uncontrollable, visceral reaction. And it happens every time. With this purchase, you can have a playing card—any card, using no force of any kind—revealed by a stranger. Other effects can be unlocked to allow a number or a word revealed, read an NFC tag, or to simply allow the audience member to speak and have key details revealed by the stranger on the other end of the call without the performer saying a word. “It crushed! One guy jumped out of his seat and ran out of the theater!” —Larry Wilmore “So clever... the method alone opens up SO many possibilities” —Danny Garcia "It may just be the most fantastic five minutes of entertainment possible with a cell phone!” —Jim Steinmeyer “This is one of the strongest and most well put together phone app effects I've ever seen!” —Tony Clark “This brilliantly thought-out routine defies explanation.” —Mike Caveney “Jonathan has put a lot of work into this versatile app to make it an incredibly useful approach to the modern day Mr. Wizard effect… and much more!” — Marc Kerstein "I am having a blast with ‘The Stranger.’ A perfect, offbeat trick that I pull out when I want to send them over the edge.” —Paul Gertner “You did it! This is definitely the best 'Call a Stranger' idea ever! For the working pro to the beginner. This is a real winner!” —Dan Harlan “When I watched Jonathan Levit perform ’The Stranger,' he received the largest explosive reaction I've ever heard inside the Chicago Magic Lounge.” —Danny Orleans “Jonathan has thought of everything. Do yourself a huge favor, download 'The Stranger' today!” —Carl Andrews, "Vanish Magazine" INTERNATIONAL GLOBALIZATION: Support for International regions and languages include the following: Phone Number Display: When dialing a phone number within or to a country, the proper phone number format will display on screen. Ringer Tones: The tones you hear while waiting for the call to pick-up are correct for the region. Disconnected Number Recording Convincer: This convincer prior to calling a recording or a live Stranger, will be in the language of the region set by the user. Phone Screen Language Translation: The phone dial screen and active call screen display the correct language for the screens. Conversation Recordings: Phone conversations are in the language of the region chosen by the user. ___________________________ REGIONS AND INTERNATIONAL FEATURES SUPPORTED: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China (Cantonese), El Salvador, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, UK, USA: Phone number, Ringer tones, Disconnected number recording, Phone screen translation, Recordings China (Mandarin), Denmark (Danish), Netherlands (Dutch), Russia, Switzerland, Belgium, Kuwait, Philippines, Croatia, Vietnam, Romania: Phone number, Ringer tones, Disconnected number recording, Phone screen translation India, Japan: Phone number, Ringer tones, Disconnected number recording, Recordings NOTE: If you do not see your region listed above, please feel free to contact me directly at thestranger@jonathanlevit.com to request for your region to be included in a future update. This app is for entertainment purposes only. Click here (http://thestrangerapp.com/terms/) to see Terms of use for more information.

About

Cyber Magic

Perform astonishing magic tricks by divining a stranger's phone number or sending secret text predictions. This app uses cutting-edge technology to turn your phone into a powerful prediction tool, allowing you to create your own unique illusions.

Highlights
  • Divines phone numbers
  • Sends secret text predictions
  • No confederates or pre-show required
  • Integrates with other magic apps
  • Creates custom tricks
  • Prediction tool
Features
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For entertainment purposes / magic trick performances. Imagine walking up to a stranger and being able to magically divine their phone number. Imagine being able to send secret text predictions to a stranger you’ve never met. No confederates, no pre-show, no calculator, no secret typing - and the spectator never writes or types or tells you anything. They're a total stranger. You don't need to know their phone number. You don't even need to know their NAME! This is cutting edge technology - all bundled in one app. We designed CYBER from the ground up so that it integrates with other magic apps and turns your phone into a remarkable prediction tool. If you perform Inject, Cyber truly is the ultimate accessory. And that’s just the beginning. The best part: you can use Cyber to create tricks of your own. This is a revolutionary tool that you'll be using a daily basis to perform miracles.

Screenshots

The Stranger4 screens
Cyber Magic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Stranger at 4.9 against Cyber Magic's 3.8. The Stranger also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 67%) and ratings volume (84 vs 26). Cyber Magic's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. The Stranger sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Cyber 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

The Stranger holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of The Stranger's written reviews are positive against 67% of Cyber Magic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Stranger ships an update fortnightly, Cyber Magic daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Stranger versus Cyber Magic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe StrangerCyber Magic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (84 ratings) — better3.8 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews95.6% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings84 — better26
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan Levit Consultingtheory11.com

Customer experience

The Stranger

All ratings86 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.9%

Cyber Magic

All ratings26 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

The Stranger

Subscriptions4
  • Activate Friend Auto Texting$3.991 Month
  • Live to Pro (1 month)$18.991 Month
  • Monthly Access Autocrib AI1 Month trial$29.001 Month
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  • Live to Pro (1 year)$199.991 Year
One-time11
  • Recording: Poor Cell Reception$14.99
  • Recording: Memdeck$14.99
  • Nail Writer Revelation$49.99
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  • Upgrade To Lite$49.99
  • Book Test Revelation$99.99
  • Activate Friend Auto Texting$99.99
  • Upgrade To Live From Lite$149.00
  • Playing Card revelation$149.99
  • Listen Revelation$199.99
  • Upgrade To Live From Trial$299.00
  • Stranger system$999.99
1 purchases

Cyber Magic

One-time1
  • Purchase Cyber$34.99

Questions

Is The Stranger free?
The Stranger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cyber Magic free?
Cyber Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Stranger or Cyber Magic?
The Stranger is rated higher. The Stranger averages 4.9 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Cyber Magic averages 3.8 from 26 ratings.
Do The Stranger or Cyber Magic have ads?
Neither The Stranger nor Cyber Magic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Stranger or Cyber Magic?
The Stranger ships an update fortnightly, and Cyber Magic daily. Most recently, The Stranger was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cyber Magic on October 11, 2026.

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