Comparison

Stigma 1 vs Magic Ace

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

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About

Stigma 1

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◆ Turn your iPhone into an -amazingly- powerful tool for a -mind blowing- magic trick! ◆ Welcome to STIGMA I ! ▶MIND BLOWING EFFECT - Give your iPhone/iPad to your audience (all wireless communications turned-off(!)) while asking them to name/pick a random playing card. - Draw the outline of a plain (blank) card on the screen of your iPhone/iPad with a -single- swipe gesture. - Wave you hand above the screen and your drawing will magically be completed with the exact value of the spectator’s card! - Wave your hand again and turn your drawing into a real photo of the card! - Pull the card away from the screen and turn the photo into a real(!) card! ▶NO LIMITATIONS •NO internet connection •NO other devices •NO GSM Network •NO Wi-Fi or Bluetooth access •NO "leave and pick your device" tricks •NO additional items •NO microphone (voice recognition) •NO camera (optical recognition) •NO assistant •NO "fake websites/interfaces" tricks ▶EXTRA FEATURES •You can perform Stigma I to anyone ◆ anytime ◆ anywhere! Use “Quick action” feature via 3D Touch to perform the trick instantly! •The secret of the trick is protected from unauthorised users by using iOS Biometric authentication! Stigma I is a professional magic trick app that uses advanced algorithms for card prediction and revelation that have never been used by any other app available! An inaccessible secret to anyone but you, that will captivate your audience and blow their mind away! It is intended for entertainment purposes only / does not provide any real-magic abilities. For any questions/comments please visit Stigmata's Official Website : http://onetwo.gr/stigmata TV broadcasting/ WEB casting rights are reserved! You will need written consent from OneTwo P.C. : http://onetwo.gr

About

Magic Ace

This app enhances magic performances by allowing users to select and reveal cards with device gestures or remote control. It offers customizable backgrounds, adjustable card sizes, and TV output support for a professional illusion experience.

Highlights
  • Select and reveal cards with tap or shake
  • Remote control for accomplice assistance
  • Customizable backgrounds and card sizes
  • Web-based control from any location
  • TV Out support for screen mirroring
  • Concealed settings menu for secrecy
Features
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Magic Ace: Your Ultimate Magic Companion Enter the realm of enchantment with Magic Ace, the revolutionary magic prop app designed to elevate your performances to new heights of wonder and mystery. Whether you're a seasoned magician or a budding enthusiast, Magic Ace empowers you to captivate audiences with seamless execution and unparalleled flair. Features: Select & Reveal: Choose a card with a tap or a shake of your device, unveiling your chosen card with breathtaking precision. Remote Control: Enlist the help of a trusted accomplice to control the app remotely, adding an extra layer of intrigue and mystique to your illusions. Customizable Experience: Tailor your performance with customizable backgrounds and adjustable card sizes, ensuring every show is as unique as your magic. Web-Based Control: Harness the power of the internet to manipulate the app's functions from anywhere in the world, seamlessly integrating your magic into any setting. Secrecy Preserved: Conceal the settings menu for added secrecy and immersion, ensuring your audience remains spellbound by the illusion. TV Out Support: Take your magic show to the big screen using TV output or screen mirroring to an Apple TV Magic Trick Ideas Your app opens up a lot of fascinating possibilities for magic tricks, combining classic sleight of hand and mentalism with modern technology. Here are several ideas for magic tricks that could be quite entertaining and mystifying for your audience: 1. Mind Reading Card Trick Setup: Tell your audience you can read their mind. Performance: Ask a volunteer to think of any card in a deck but not to say it out loud. You or an assistant pretends to concentrate, and then you show the phone/tablet displaying a card face down. With dramatic flair, you or your remote assistant changes the card to the one the volunteer is thinking of. Flip the phone/tablet to reveal the selected card. 2. Distance Card Prediction Setup: Claim that you have a connection with someone who has extraordinary psychic abilities. Performance: Your assistant is not in the room or possibly not even in the same building. A participant picks a card from a physical deck, and you send a secret signal to your assistant (or use a code word in conversation that is broadcast over a call). Your assistant updates the app to display the chosen card. You then reveal the phone/tablet showing the exact card they picked. 3. Impossible Card Location Setup: Claim that a card chosen by the audience will teleport to an impossible location. Performance: Have a card selected from a physical deck and then "lost" in the deck. Meanwhile, the app is displaying a card back, implying the card is ready to "teleport." After some magical gestures or storytelling, reveal that the card has "teleported" into the phone/tablet by flipping it over and showing the selected card on the screen. To maximize the impact of these tricks, it's important to build a narrative around each performance, engage your audience with compelling storytelling, and practice your timing and coordination with your assistant. The element of surprise, combined with the seamless integration of technology, will make these tricks unforgettable.

Screenshots

Stigma 13 screens
Magic Ace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Magic Ace at $0.99 against Stigma 1's $5.99. Magic Ace also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Stigma 1 costs $5.99 and Magic Ace $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stigma 1 ships an update every 4 months, Magic Ace every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stigma 1 versus Magic Ace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStigma 1Magic Ace
Price$5.99$0.99 — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIoannis GkortsosErfan Reed

In-app purchases

None

Stigma 1

No in-app purchases

None

Magic Ace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stigma 1 free?
Stigma 1 costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Magic Ace free?
Magic Ace costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stigma 1 or Magic Ace have ads?
Neither Stigma 1 nor Magic Ace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stigma 1 or Magic Ace?
Stigma 1 ships an update every 4 months, and Magic Ace every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stigma 1 was updated on September 16, 2026 and Magic Ace on August 15, 2026.

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