# The Stranger vs Cyber Magic

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.

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.

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.

The Stranger ships an update fortnightly, Cyber Magic daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Stranger | Cyber Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stranger/id1397183489/reviews)** | [3.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyber-magic/id1498541157/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **95.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 246 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Levit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397183488) | [theory11.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/324247212) |

## 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 |


### Cyber Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyber-magic/id1498541157)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase Cyber | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 24, 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.*