# The Stranger vs Calculon Magic and Mindreading

The clearest difference is rating: The Stranger at 4.9 against Calculon Magic and Mindreading's 2.7. The Stranger also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 57%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Stranger sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Calculon Magic and Mindreading sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $119.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Stranger holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Stranger has 84 ratings behind it against 3, 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 57% of Calculon Magic and Mindreading's.

The Stranger ships an update fortnightly, Calculon Magic and Mindreading every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Stranger | Calculon Magic and Mindreading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stranger/id1397183489/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculon-magic-and-mindreading/id1499136838/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **95.6% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 246 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan Levit Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397183488) | [AndEtc, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1311918485) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Activate Friend Auto Texting | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access Autocrib AI | $29.00 | per month |
| Recording: Poor Cell Reception | $14.99 | one-time |
| Recording: Memdeck | $14.99 | one-time |
| Nail Writer Revelation | $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 |
| Upgrade To Live From Trial | $299.00 | one-time |


### Calculon Magic and Mindreading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calculon-magic-and-mindreading/id1499136838)

Perform advanced mind-reading magic tricks using a borrowed phone with no setup. Reveal numbers, star signs, cities, and more. Integrates with other magic apps and devices for enhanced performances.

**Highlights:** No setup on borrowed phone, Reveal numbers, star signs, cities, Force number effects, Works with iPhone and Apple Watch, Integrates with other magic apps, Requires ThoughtCast portal login

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Tools | $119.99 | per year |
| Base App Activation | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Stranger free?

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

### Is Calculon Magic and Mindreading free?

Calculon Magic and Mindreading is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Stranger or Calculon Magic and Mindreading?

The Stranger is rated higher. The Stranger averages 4.9 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Calculon Magic and Mindreading averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do The Stranger or Calculon Magic and Mindreading have ads?

Calculon Magic and Mindreading shows ads; The Stranger does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Stranger or Calculon Magic and Mindreading?

The Stranger ships an update fortnightly, and Calculon Magic and Mindreading every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Stranger was updated on November 2, 2026 and Calculon Magic and Mindreading 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.*