# The Stranger vs Notarized

The clearest difference is ratings volume: The Stranger at 84 against Notarized's 2. Notarized's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Stranger sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Notarized sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for The Stranger against 5.0 for Notarized. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Stranger has 84 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Stranger ships an update fortnightly, Notarized every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Stranger | Notarized |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-stranger/id1397183489/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notarized-magic-and-mentalism/id6474781273/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 95.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 246 MB | 24 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) | [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 (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 |


### Notarized

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notarized-magic-and-mentalism/id6474781273)

This app enables mind-reading and drawing duplication using a borrowed phone. It turns any iPhone into an impression pad, allowing you to instantly see what a spectator writes or draws. Perform advanced mentalism effects with features like colored line support and lock screen mind-reading.

**Highlights:** Mind reading with borrowed phone, Drawing duplication, Impression pad functionality, Colored line support, Telegram support for thought transmission, API integration, Lock screen mind reading

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Base App Unlock | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Stranger free?

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

### Is Notarized free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Stranger or Notarized?

Notarized is rated higher. The Stranger averages 4.9 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Notarized averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do The Stranger or Notarized have ads?

Neither The Stranger nor Notarized shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Stranger or Notarized?

The Stranger ships an update fortnightly, and Notarized every 6 days. Most recently, The Stranger was updated on November 2, 2026 and Notarized on November 4, 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.*