Comparison

The Stranger vs Aronson Stack Coach

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

Aronson Stack Coach

Features
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Aronson Stack Coach is a focused training app designed to help magicians memorize and master the Aronson Stack — the renowned 52-card memorized deck sequence used by professional card magicians worldwide. TRAINING MODES • Position → Card: See a position number (1-52), select the correct card • Card → Position: See a card, enter its position in the stack • Full deck practice (52 cards) or suit-specific runs (13 cards) • Ordered or shuffled card presentation for progressive difficulty INSTANT FEEDBACK • Immediate correct/incorrect feedback on every answer • Response time tracking for each card • Auto-advance on correct answers to maintain training flow DETAILED PERFORMANCE TRACKING • Per-card accuracy percentages and attempt counts • Average response time per card • Cards categorized as Mastered (90%+), Learning, or Needs Work • Filter and sort cards by accuracy, speed, position, or practice frequency • Overall progress dashboard with aggregate statistics FLEXIBLE PRACTICE • Start new training runs anytime • Resume incomplete sessions exactly where you left off • Delete old runs to keep your history clean • Practice at your own pace STACK REFERENCE • Complete Aronson Stack viewable by position (1-52) • Alternative view organized by suit (Spades, Hearts, Clubs, Diamonds) • Quick reference while studying or verifying your recall Whether you're just starting to learn the Aronson Stack or refining your recall speed for performance, this app provides the structured practice and detailed feedback you need to achieve mastery.

Screenshots

The Stranger4 screens
Aronson Stack Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aronson Stack Coach at none against The Stranger's 10. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Aronson Stack Coach asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
The Stranger versus Aronson Stack Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe StrangerAronson Stack Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (84 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings84 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan Levit ConsultingRoland Lopez

In-app purchases

10 purchases

The Stranger

Subscriptions2
  • Activate Friend Auto Texting$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Access Autocrib AI1 Month trial$29.001 Month
One-time8
  • Recording: Poor Cell Reception$14.99
  • Recording: Memdeck$14.99
  • Nail Writer Revelation$49.99
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  • Book Test Revelation$99.99
  • Activate Friend Auto Texting$99.99
  • Upgrade To Live From Lite$149.00
  • Playing Card revelation$149.99
  • Upgrade To Live From Trial$299.00
None

Aronson Stack Coach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Stranger free?
The Stranger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aronson Stack Coach free?
Aronson Stack Coach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Stranger or Aronson Stack Coach have ads?
Neither The Stranger nor Aronson Stack Coach shows ads.

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